4. Restaurants

The Beach House

5022 Lawai Rd, Koloa, HI, 96756
  • (808) 742-1424
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  • Amber T.

    This place is so amazing! We just had our wedding here. Nicole and the staff took care of us like family! There aren't words that can explain how perfect The Beach House made our special day from the details of the flowers to the amazing food. We and our 40 guests highly recommend this restaurant for lunch, dinner and events!!

    (5)

  • Paige B.

    Fabulous food! Everyone loved their meal from appetizer to dessert. The catch of the day with black rice was delicious and the molten chocolate cake for dessert was a great end to the dinner. We have never been disappointed with the food and the view is outstanding. You won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • YTech S.

    Just had dinner with my family. Restaurant was super helpful and nice in spite of us being 45 minutes late for our reservation at their spectacular setting. However, the food was average at best -- way average. Local fish is drowned in so-so preparations and sauces. Don't waste your money here.

    (2)

  • Nick F.

    The location and food are great...the prices are a bit on the absurd side for what else is on the island. Its a total tourist spot, as they have somebody selling the old guys in tommy bahama shirts leis. The drinks are not stiff and expensive, but the food is great, the staff is cool, and location is second to none. Its a cool spot and I am glad I went. But nothing really makes me NEED to go back. The fish was fresh, done right, but so have other places I have been on the island. The prices, like I said, were high, even by Kauai standards. conclusion. Worth going once, no need for a repeat.

    (3)

  • Opal D.

    Complaints: *There were a ton of fruit flies around my table/committing suicide in my drink. *The waiter vigorously wiped down the table between courses, thus knocking over my drink all over the table, and into my purse. He cursed as he rushed to wipe it off. *Small scotch list. The Beach House is all about the location. They are right on the beach with a spectacular view of the sunset but I bet that you can find just as great of a view with a short hike or drive and a little research. The food was A-OK. If you do come, make reservations for a spot with a view.

    (2)

  • P.M. S.

    Had dinner here last week. Made a reservation to watch the sunset and we had a booth with an excellent view. Our server was very friendly, but not very attentive. Drinks took almost 10 minutes to arrive. Lava flow and mango mama tasted good, but were definitely weak. Ahi roll appetizer was tasty, but was a small portion. It was like a deep-fried ahi roll from any typical sushi place. The bread was too salty, but was still pretty good. We only recieved 3 pieces of it and that was it. No more bread offered and I forgot to ask for more when our meal finally arrived. We received our meal 90 minutes after being seated. Server stopped by once to say "It should be right out!". We weren't in a hurry or anything, but we arrived hungry and were starving by the time food arrived. I had Mongchong fish ($40) with wasabi, green beans and rice; my wife had the seafood pasta ($28). The food was just average quality. I don't mean average for a really pricey restaurant that ought to have fantastic food. I mean like what you would get in an average restaurant. The wasabi on the Mongchong waaaayy overpowered the fish flavor. I like the idea of the dish, but not the execution here. My wife's seafood pasta was pretty good, but not $28 good. Neither dish had anything about its presentation or flavor that made us say "Wow!". Same goes for the carrot cake and molten chocolate cake. Good but not great. Memorable only for not being memorable. Wish I had better to say about the Beach House, but I would not go back here unless I had $160+ and over 2 hours I wanted to blow on an average quality dinner.

    (2)

  • Rick B.

    We had a great dining experience here -- perhaps in part because we arrived just after sunset. They clearly do a high volume sunset-driven business, and I can see how people arriving for sunset could feel a bit pressed. We called too late for such a reservation, and very much enjoyed our meal. We were seated right at the window, watching the stars and the surf. The calamari appetizer was amazingly fresh. The beet salad was just okay. Both the wasabi covered catch-of-the-day and the macadamia nut catch-of-the-day were terrific, as was the bananas foster. Truly a great meal.

    (5)

  • William B.

    Just had lunch and the food was as good as the view. Catch of the day was swordfish - I had the sandwich and my wife added it to her salad. Both were excellent. Service was great. Might go back for dinner before we have to leave.

    (5)

  • Cynthia L.

    In general, I found the food on Kauai mediocre at best but this place was probably the best dinner we had in Kauai. Beautiful ambience. Ocean waves crashing on the sand while you sip your mai tai. Had to wait a little while even though we had a reservation but we were seated at the same time the sun was setting so I guess that it was worth the wait. We started with the Hamachi Sashimi app. So fresh and oh so tasty. So buttery and melt-in-your-mouth good. I had the lamb chops - cooked medium rare and very tasty. My husband had the ono, also very tasty with an asian flair. I would go back.

    (4)

  • Lyn S.

    This is our favorite restaurant on earth! It had been a few years since we were here, but the food, service and location can't be beat. The prices are high, but not for Hawaii (entrees in the $30s, salads around $10). We and our friends shared watermelon salad, asparagus salad, scallops and fried calamari (meaty 4 inch sticks -- how'd they do that?). For entrees we had grilled monchong with tomato florentine, scallops, and mac-nut mahi mahi, all of which were great. The wine list was a little pricy, but we had an unusual blend from Chile that was bright and interesting. We arrived early for our 6:15 reservation to catch the sunset but were seated immediately upon check in and stepped out to enjoy a great one after we had placed a drink order (a side note: we have encountered Mai-tais priced from $4 at happy hour in Ko Olina to $14 at the Kauai Grand Hyatt; here they were $7.25).

    (5)

  • Sean O.

    After reading all the reviews, we had a vote to choose between here and Red Salt. We ended up here. All the reviews culminate in the same result. Good food, great location. The food its good at best. Service was excellent, drinks were good, wine list is very expensive. Ahi crab appetizer had no flavor whatsoever, caesar salad was nothing special, my ahi dinner was just average. Waiter said the scallops were Diver scallops, admittedly not local, but we suspect they were cut out of skate wing. I would recommend skipping the Beach House and eating at Merriman's.

    (3)

  • Mike D.

    The one star review is lame ... this place is owned by locals and loved by locals. Go at sunset ... need a reservation ... the fish is excellent. It's not the super high end decor of some places ... but the service and food was great.

    (3)

  • Shelly N.

    Loved the food! Loved the service!! Reservations are recommended, but we went in as walk-ins and were lucky to be seated promptly. So, don't let that scare you away from trying this place! If you have room after dinner, the carrot cake it to die for!!

    (5)

  • Autumn M.

    I heard good things about this place so my husband and I made a reservation. We were sat behind the big sliding doors so the view wasn't good. But, someones gotta sit there right? We got our food, the plates were hot but the food was... kinda warm. My husband ordered a beer right before we got our food, he didn't get it till about 20 minutes later after we had just finished. He wanted it with his steak and it should not have taken 20 minutes to get a bottled beer. Everything took a long time and the food was just ok. I'm pretty pissed I paid $120 for crap food, wasted time, and a view of a door. Definitely never coming here again. I strongly recommend Tidepools over this joint.

    (1)

  • Ask K.

    Absolutely the best location for dining on the beach in Kauai. Went there on our day of arrival. Just gorgeous, stunning views of the shore. It's a must stop. Food and service are also excellent. It is a recipient of a number of local restaurant awards to back the claim.

    (5)

  • Jon E.

    This is a very nice place. The view and atmosphere was awesome. The food was pretty good. We loved the crab cake appetizer, sea food chowder and the goat cheese salad. These were awesome! The main course was good but not as good as the rest of the meal. We added the lobster tail to our meal and it was a little over done. I enjoyed our meal and would go back.

    (4)

  • Db Z.

    We had exceptional lunch & dinner here. Really good service in a gorgeous setting.

    (5)

  • Keara O.

    I can't say enough about this place! Absolutely, the BEST dining experience we've had in Hawaii. The atmosphere, the view and the food are nothing short of incredible. We dined here this evening and were waited on by Seth. He was very knowledgable, kind, easy going and attentive. My boyfriend ordered the macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi and I ordered the seared ahi. . . Both dishes were ridiculously tasty. . . Sooooo good!!!! The entire staff was great and very accommodating. Many of the guests walked out to the lawn to take pictures with the sunset and the waiters are more than willing to take them for you! If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would. Loved it, will definitely be back next time we're on the island!

    (5)

  • Jumi S.

    The food and ambiance was good. The prices were what you would expect for a place such as this. It looked like every table had a good view of the ocean. The waiter service was a complete let down. What started off as simply slow service quickly degenerated into non-existent service. The waiter appeared to have 4 tables in our end section but lengthy conversations with 2 of the tables left the remaining 2 with nothing. Unfortunately, our table got no service. Was not even offered a dessert menu or an after dinner cocktail. After a 1 hour and 45 minute we decided we had enough. Had to break into one of his lengthy conversations with the other table to get the bill. Not what we expected. Bad service sinks this one for us. Will simply visit the beautiful beach for free and have a special dinner elsewhere next time.

    (2)

  • Ivy Lou H.

    We used to live on Kauai and have mixed feelings about The Beach House. Bottom line is its a nice restaurant with good food. Most tourist go here for the sunset which is nice but just keep in mind that it's not always visible depending on the time of year. One thing that is great is their chocolate lava cake.

    (3)

  • Josh J.

    Wow the food is amazing the view incredible but man oh man does the service suuuuck! For lack of a better word they are slow and in attentive. Really this establishment is set up for success great location and great food. I guess I expected better for the price.

    (2)

  • Tamara W.

    Unfortunately this place has been on the slide for the last year or so. We ordered a cobb salad and fish and chips for lunch. The salad had vegetables that were wilted and the dressing had an odd taste not in a good way. We ask our waiter (Travis) for a bit more lettuce to salvage the salad. Travis understood and was more than willing to get it but instead we got a second waiter who arrived with a small bowl of lettuce and which what sounded like a rehearsed speech of how he needed us to charge us for an additional salad. This was a first. This other waiter also gave us a long winded speech about their salad dressing. We gave up he obviously had marching orders from management on how to treat who he thought were visitors not to return. Travis was good waiter unfortunately the food and management are below average. We live in Kauai but this is our last time trying the Beach House there are too many other local places with much better food. A lot of locals will bring lunch and drinks and sit in the grass area in front at the beach. Its too bad this place even though over priced had pretty good food and a lot better service at one time. We travel quite a bit and cannot imagine how anyone could believe this place to be high end.

    (1)

  • Nehal M.

    My husband and I visited The Beach House after being told it is the favorite spot of all the tourists. When we arrived, a couple ahead of us, with a 6:45 reservation was seated right away while we, with a 6:00pm reservation we told to wait (it was 5:50pm). Then two other parties who came in afterwards were seated. I am not sure what was going on but it was slightly unnerving. After getting our seats, our server came to our table about 15 minutes later and took our drink order. Our drinks came pretty quickly but for some reason, the server wanted to wait in telling us our specials. We told him we were ready to order and that went smoothly. We then realized that people around us were just sitting wherever and our server seemed more concerned around getting his tabled filled. At this point, I wondered what the point of the reservation was. The view was awesome except that the restaurant encourages photos out in the lawn and there goes your romantic quiet evening. Customers didn't seem to mind bumping into your chair and servers were the ones leading them out. The food was overly salty (especially the butter for the bread) and nothing to rave a about. I had the seafood linguini and I probably could have cooked a better version at home. Overall, it wasn't worth it. The view is amazing but that is about it. Would I eat there again, no. I would rather picnic on the beach to watch the sunset. I will say... The valet team was awesome! They worked their butts off with limited space near by. (Please excuse any errors in spelling or grammar... I'm writing this on my iPhone.)

    (2)

  • Shelagh F.

    The food was excellent but the service was poor. My husband and I felt rushed throughout the entire meal. Our appetizers came before our drinks arrived and before we had a chance to order our entrees. When my husband's drink arrived he had to ask for the olives for his dirty martini. We didn't receive bread and butter. The waiter asked us if we wanted to see the dessert menu while we were still eating our dinner. My husband ordered tea and then asked for milk and then again for sugar. Our waiter gave us our check before we finished our dessert. It's by far the worst service we experienced during our honeymoon. I get that everyone has a bad night but this waiter was just rude and couldn't be bothered. Again food was excellent, hostesses were lovely but our waiter seemed like he had somewhere more important to be.

    (3)

  • Ricky P.

    We saw this restaurant on Yelp and decided to make a reservation. We called and got in at 730. When we get there they tell me I can't go in with a tank top on and give me a 4xl shirt to wear. The ugliest shirt ever made. I told them that they should of told me that over the phone and the lady says "I'll tell management" in a very sarcastic way. It's Hawaii and it's hot so I just think that's ridiculous. We then get seated and see the prices are down right ridiculous! $9 for a bottle of Evian water!? Even the kids menu is really expensive. $16 for kids chicken strips! We get our food and it is not even close to as good as it should be for how much it costs. The calamari appetizer was gross. They look like chicken strips. I would recommend going to Keokies Paradise down the street.

    (1)

  • Eric K.

    I normally don't post here -- good or bad -- but this one is worth the effort so others don't waste hundreds of dollars on a meal. This place was memorable for all the wrong reasons. First the good: the food is great and the views are awesome. Five stars on the food and ambiance. Now the bad: They don't care about families with kids. Avoid the place if you have kids. Zero stars on the "service." We booked a 6:30 reservation because our kids get sleepy with the time change at 8:30. We assumed 2 hours was plenty of time to eat. They say they can get a two course meal out in 45 minutes. WRONG. We were seated on time but it took 20 minutes to get a drink order placed. Another 10 minutes to get a meal order placed. We ordered appetizers which were very good, but then waited almost 30 minutes with an empty table between the completion of the appetizer and the meal arrival. Meanwhile, the kids had eaten and were falling over their seats because it was 8 pm (1.5 hours into our meal!) with no main entree on the table yet. We complained to the manager Nicole Freeland who didn't even offer an apology. We had to eat our main entree in 5-7 minutes because the kids were now almost asleep on our laps. To add insult to injury, the restaurant added a 19% gratuity to the bill and didn't knock off a penny off the bill. There is zero management here. Great food and amazing views mean nothing in a poorly run operation. I confronted Ms. Freeland on the way out to voice my complaints again and again, no apology. Just a blank stare. It's possible they don't want families there. They didn't care one bit--especially their "manager" Nicole Freeland, and it showed.

    (1)

  • Mitch R.

    Def feels like this place is just trading on their name and reviews from years ago. Service was good, so was the view -- but food was just okay and my wife and myself both felt sick afterwards. I know someone told you go here, but avoid it.

    (2)

  • Margaret H.

    Sunset dinner- really delicious. The crab cakes and sushi rolls were divine-- and the service was great too. The comped us some yummy ice cream for our honeymoon.

    (4)

  • Chris K.

    Good, solid dishes...not outstanding, but has variety, with a focus on seafood. Ceviche was yummy. Scallops were the most excellent dish we had. Snapper was unfortunately over-cooked. Definitely order the chocolate tart (aka lava brownie with ice cream). View is always a treat. Always reserve ahead of time, else you'll either be waiting a while or have not so good of a view. We celebrated our 20th anniversary and they treated us to free ice cream and a card from the staff - nice touch.

    (4)

  • Maximillian S.

    It was difficult to even concentrate on the food, because of the entrancing view of the crashing ocean, distant surfers, and setting sun, but we were there to eat... Edwin, our server, was truly a comforting person that made our dining experience that much better. He was incredibly personable, professional, and knew the menu! In addition, he had an amazing voice! Impromptu performance that was reminiscent of Israel Kamikawowa'ale (sp). Our food was very flavorful, fresh, and inventive! We will assuredly come back whenever we visit.

    (4)

  • Deano G.

    YUMMY! Expensive... but yummy. Great views of the beach, get setting and decor. The fresh seafood was great and the service was good... a little strange, but good.

    (4)

  • Mark Y.

    i'm going to give this 3 stars b/c it's a polarizing place.. and we had polarizing experiences.. First - go on a clear day.. skip the restaurant and just go the lawn/walk way area in front of the restaurant. there's a huge crowd on a nice sunset anyways.. it's a GORGEOUS location.. That said, inside the view is STUNNING. First visit - no reservation - there were like 8 empty tables that had a remote view of the sunset - nope.. sorry we can't give those to non reserved people. huh? are those all reserved? no.. but it doesn't matter. HUH??? so they offered us a seat in the back corner where i'm staring at a wall.. well if i wanted a wall view, i can go anywhere right? Pass - so we left. went in front of the restaurant.. enjoyed the lovely sunset.. then ate nearby at Josselin's :) Made a reservation for a few nights later - 6:30pm.. sunsets at 7. no problem. Arrive.. and we were told to wait and we can only be seated at the time of our reservation. I was kinda surprised b/c 1. do they not see the agitated infant in my wife's arms, and 2. what time do u have? b/c i see 6:28pm.. i mean i just want to make sure we are talking about TWO MINUTES here.. i mean i understand the need to stick to a reso time, but 2 minutes.. are they robots here b/c most clocks aren't that precise.. Finally! time to sit! (minutes later). again offered a seat in the back. .this time not quite staring into a wall but into the back side (not the sunset) right beside a big wedding party. Ahm no.. saw an empty spot up front and thankfully they agreed.. Coincidentally someone must've cancelled their reso b/c that was like the best seat in the house.. a 4 person booth that stares right at the sunset without obstruction. Ok finally the food. Glass of Viognier.. either they poured the wrong wine or it's a terrible viognier b/c it at best is a crappy chardonnay.. i'm not master of wine but i drink my fair share and this wine had no varietal characteristics of a viognier. Server is superrrrr cool/friendly. omg they must hire differently for the servers and the hostesses.. cool dude, explained everything. Cerviche appy - mango infused - quite tasty. yam fries. not bad. Lamb shank with truffle risotto was the wife's order - tasty.. tender.. yummy Mine was lobster/prawn grilled with lobster/prawn risotto. dang this was good. rich and tasty.. risotto could use a touch more cooking time but overall tasty and deserving of the price.. Dessert was some profiteroles with ice cream.. we just had some crazy good ones in Seattle so we ordered it and it was just alright. So to sum up - great main dishes. ok dessert.. food i'd say is 4 stars View - 5 stars.. i mean it was just a great sunset right in front of us.. of course it's 1 star view if u get the wall Server is great but the hostess/seating management folks are nuts.. i don't get them.. pls get some more friendly people who don't' act like robots. Pricey meal.. more than what i'd pay for the food alone.. SO with that said - why not go for the fantastic view (see the beginning of this write up).. enjoy the sunset.. it's beautiful.. but then go to another place like Josselin's or Merriman's for dinner..

    (3)

  • Jeremy S.

    You know I have to say, I was very excited to try this place based on reviews from Yelp and Trip Advisor. After a $300 bill for two people, I would have skipped it and go somewhere else. The views are great. Recommend going for a happy hour drink, but I feel the sunset sell is a tourist trap. Service was less than par. Waiter forgot half our stuff and side dishes. Fish was ok. We are staying at Koa Kea and Red Salt is amazing (restaurant at resort). Save your money and go somewhere amazing.

    (2)

  • Derek W.

    This was hands down the most beautiful and breathtaking restaurant setting we have ever experienced. Having a reservation timed to approximately 15 minutes before sunset helped dramatically. The dining room empties as the sun begins to disappear, creating an idyllic backdrop for family and couple photos not a mention a few obligatory selfies. Back inside, diners enjoy a full panorama of the tiny bay on which the restaurant is perched and the vast ocean beyond. It doesn't get any better than this, and if this were where the experience ended, it would have been an easy five stars. Alas, the food is strikingly mediocre and discouragingly overpriced, though presumably the view is baked into the cost. The service was very slow at the outset, the explanation for which being a large party that had just been seated nearby. Given this is HI, slow service ought hardly need an explanation, but given the price of admission, I'd have expected better. Food and service together is somewhere between two and three stars. The late-arriving bread was very good, a pillow of white goodness garnished with salt and a couple of good but unidentifiable flavors. We also enjoyed our beer, the toasted coconut brew served up by the Kona Brewing Company on the Big Island. The one real "hit" of the meal was the Furikake Dusted Ahi with wasabi mashed potatoes and asparagus. The fish was well-prepared, appropriately rare, and extremely fresh. The furikake plus the sweet and subtly spicy ponzu packed a lot of mostly satisfying flavor but threatened to overwhelm the nuanced flavor of the fish. The best fish generally doesn't need a lot of sauce or garnish. The nearly $50 "crab crusted" catch was Ono (AKA Wahoo, and the Hawaiian word for "good to eat"), a Hawaii specialty. The dish is a specialty of the house, so we decided to splurge. The Ono itself was "semi-Ono," cooked a little too much for our pleasure. The "crab crust" was a big disappointment: our server implied we'd get a few ounces of butter-sauteed snow crab, and what we got was deviled crab with too many spices, too much sauce, and too little crab. It wasn't great as deviled crab goes, and certainly not as a topping for an otherwise solid fish dish. I will say this: the whipped Molokai purple sweet potatoes were outstanding. We learned that coconut milk is the secret. Our salad was especially mediocre, particularly after the top-notch description on the menu. Arugula, caramelized macadamias, goat cheese truffles, mango, vanilla bean vinaigrette - hot damn. Unfortunately, the dressing was nearly imperceptible, leaving the arugula leaves dry and lifeless and failing to bring together the rest of the ingredients. The scant portions of mangoes and macadamias were also discouraging. We left thinking we'd go back again - that's the power of the setting talking, along with some confidence that we could choose our dishes more wisely and that the kitchen was likely having somewhat of an off- night when we visited.

    (3)

  • Stephanie E.

    About 15 of us from my sister in law's wedding went here afterwards. Reservation was required. Wait staff was extremely attentive and helpful in determining what to eat and drink. Food was amazing, but 6 of the party ordered ceviche and were told they couldn't serve everyone in the party or they wouldn't have enough for the rest of the night. Kinda weird...thought the goal was to sell your food, not hang onto it. Anyway. It's right on the coast and the best view of the sunset you'll get on the southern side of Kauai.

    (5)

  • Ed G.

    When I first looked at these reviews I was shocked at some of the bad ones - I've gone to the Beach House every time I'm on Kauai, and never had less than stellar food and service. Here are some tips: TBH is a white tablecloth, high-end restaurant. Expect four-star food and prices, and dress accordingly. The view is an integral part of the experience - make your reservations far enough in advance to get in just before sunset - check the time. Leave enough time for a leisurely dining experience, and respect that most of the other patrons are there for the same. Yes, it's Hawaii, but if you want plate lunch or local grinds, this isn't the place, and if you want to come in a tank top and bathing suit, it's not the place for that either. Having dined all around the islands, I believe TBH is one of the top five in the whole state. Don't go there in ignorance and then post a bad review - it's on you, not them.

    (5)

  • Anne B.

    Great food, great service, great view. Seafood was fresh and delicious. Had the seafood linguine - tons of seafood, and the sundries tomato sauce was very good. Vegetarian options were great as well: beet salad was fresh with great flavor combination (though on the smaller side), the arugula and fried goat cheese salad was delicious and much larger, and the beet entree was good and very filling. Carrot cake dessert is massive, and also delicious. And our waiter was excellent!

    (5)

  • Eboniña E.

    I realized sometimes a restaurant gets good reviews because it's literally the only restaurant around, a bit of a sleepy town-like island. We got there after sunset, so I can't comment on the view, but I am sure there are more than enough reviewers who have. Let me just say you def need a Sat Nav, Google maps, or something to help you find this place because the streets aren't well lit or well labeled on the island in some spots. When we arrived, we relaxed at the bar until our table was ready...the entire bar and restaurant were hustling and bustling...as I mentioned one of the few "nicer" restaurants on a sleepy island, so it makes sense. The bartenders were extremely nice and noticed when you were ready for a refill before you even thought to ask. Me likey! Once we got seated, I thought, "I don't get how this is a 'romantic' restaurant? There is way too much hustle & bustle!" The waiters move and speak so quickly, not only ours but I was noticing at the tables around us. They spend just the right amount of time describing the dishes and asking what you like...Hard to describe...by the "textbook" they are doing things correctly, but in a rushed way. It is also, very loud. Maybe an off night???? I should've gone with my gut, but instead let the waiter tell us what the great appetizers and entrees were which lead to disappointment on my part. My fellow diner thought everything was great...I, on the other hand, found myself scrapping off sauces or looking for things that didn't have much of the sauces & such on them. I would try it again, if I ever got back just to see what it would be like if I ordered the dishes I was advised against. Not poo-poo'ing it...just not as amazed as other's seemed to be.

    (3)

  • Kathleen M.

    This place appears to be surviving on its reputation and view. My husband made sure to get reservations well in advance at the Beach House for our 25th wedding anniversary dinner. We were told it was the best of the best, and we figured with him informing the staff of this special occasion and it being a Tuesday evening, we'd be OK. We arrived on time and were told we had to wait. After a 10-minute wait we were led to a table next to the kitchen door, with no view. The explanation was that we had "a 6:15 p.m. reservation instead of a 6 p.m. reservation," and therefore could not be seated at any of the (empty) view tables. My husband pointed out that he had told them it was a special occasion, and was not told of the 6 p.m./6:15 p.m. distinction when he called for reservations, but no, it was near the kitchen for us. So we left, went to Keoki's Paradise, where they treated us to a beautiful corner table, free round of drinks for our trouble at the Beach House, and free Hula Pie for our 25th, all without a reservation. It was a lesson in customer service we won't soon forget.

    (1)

  • Andy G.

    A must spot if you are on Kauai, so we were told. Turned out to be a dissapointment. We made dinner reservations for 6:30p. to assure that we caught the much talked about sunset. When we were seated I couldn't even see my wife because the glare of the sun was angled right toward my face. As I began to sweat from the heat of the sun (the only AC was the open windows) I asked if it would be possible to be moved to another table. The server brought me a pair of sunglasses instead to deal with the glare (sunglasses that were apparently left by another costumer... They were large bumble bee style frames with studs around the lenses. Since they were women glasses, they did not fit. Oh well, it was good for a laugh). Once the sun set, the restaurant cooled and our table was nice, Taylor was our server and I would recommend you not ask for her. It did not appear that she enjoyed her job. Although I realize that the place was busy, we had a far better relationship with the busboy than we had with her. To us, service staff are an important part of the dinning experience. Our meal started out with an amazing Calamari appetizer. Thick sliced and perfectly seasoned and breaded. If you do go here (and I don't recommend it) you definitely have to order it! For dinner we ordered a dinner salad (the name of it escapes me) and the Ono dish. The salad was okay (if you don't mind paying $20 for lettuce) and the fish tasted like it was brought over from Costco in the back seat of someone's unairconditioned VW bug. Not bad for $48! Oh, and I don't want to forget that I chased my meal down with an $8 diet coke (Taylor failed to tell me that there were no refills on the soft drinks...really? I should have just ordered the $10 beer! Overall rating: Location: 10 (although the sunset was weak) Serving Staff: 4 (inflated because hostesses and busboy were great. Our server was a FAIL) Food: 4 (Only because the Calamari was so delicious) Overall Rating: 5 (Average...I would miss it. Actuall, my wife was surprised I gave it a five. She would give it a four at the most! )

    (2)

  • A H.

    We were on our honeymoon at Grand Hyatt and recommended this place. Location: Poipu Ambiance: nice because right on ocean. We couldn't get a table before sunset and I think that's the only good thing about this place, Food: over priced and nothing to write home about

    (2)

  • Jim L.

    My wife and I came here for our 10 year anniversary and it was amazing! The service was top notice and the food was excellent. They don't rush you through dinner because they know people are there for the sunset view. The sunset is amazing and a perfect setting for a romantic dinner for two. Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant has a photographer and my wife and I had her take some pics of us which is worth it. We had the calamari appetizer which was very good. I had the lamb medium rare and my wife had the wasabi fish dish, both very good. We had the lobster Mac and cheese side which was tasty. This was the best restaurant I visited on Kauai and I would recommend to a friend or family member any day!

    (5)

  • Jenn P.

    My group of 6 had a fabulous time here! Beautiful sunset, very friendly and helpful staff, and delicious fresh fish! Everything we got was really good and the group picture on the lawn was unparalleled :) so happy with our restaurant choice!

    (5)

  • Jenn H.

    We celebrated out anniversary at The Beach House and it was amazing. First off, our view was breathtaking! We had a window seat with an unobstructed view of the ocean. Our server was great. My dish and drinks were unbelievable. It was such a special and delicious dinner.

    (5)

  • AnnMarie G.

    We went here once in 2012 for our honeymoon and our meal was incredible! We were back in 2014 for our best friend's wedding reception and the meal was excellent as well and the staff was very attentive! This location is amazing in Poipu... it is by the water and the sunsets are not to be missed. We can't wait to go back to Kauai and The Beach House!

    (5)

  • Alan C.

    Friend invited me to tag along on our last day in Kauai. We arrived a few minutes early and were seated at a table adjacent to the beach almost immediately. Alex was our waitress. Service was excellent - I had a little trouble hearing the specials, but she went over them several times for us. Had the filet, a mai tai, and the lobster mac 'n cheese. The filet came with grilled asparagus and roasted potatoes. One of our party ordered the lobster and shrimp special. My food was perfectly cooked, served hot and delicious. Thin perfectly grilled asparagus, thick perfectly cooked (medium rare) filet - had a dash of bluecheese butter on top. One of the finest filets I've ever eaten (and I've eaten a lot.) i couldn't eat everything I ordered (but I tried!) We shared a carrot cake - huge and also delicious. There are sliding glass doors for walls, which were open, so it was like we were seated on the beach. The place is really top notch. It's a bit on the pricey side, but, given the level of quality and the location (Kauai) it's not crazy expensive. I recommend you eat there at least one night of your stay if you are vacationing. Proposals, weddings and honeymooners abound.

    (5)

  • Katie P.

    We were recommended this restaurant by friends who had also come to Kauai on their honeymoon. They said it was a must and after eating there they were so right! My husband and I made reservations to eat here while on our honeymoon. They asked if it was a special occasion and sat us outside on the patio with an amazing view. Although there is not a bad seat in the whole place. You will spend $150-200 for all courses and a bottle of wine but the service is excellent and the scenery is amazing. Best spot for the sunset. Got there early so we could take pictures on the lawn. Our server Tim was on point and extremely attentive and the food was amazing (and I'm a huge foodie so that's saying something). A truly special date night eatery and a highlight evening of our honeymoon.

    (5)

  • Lauren C.

    The worst service we have ever had! Reservation was at 7:45, but we were not seated until 8:20 then it took another 10 minutes just to have the waitress come up to great us. Had to ask for water two times, which didn't even come until after we were done with the appetizer. Bread is supposed to be brought to the table and we had to ask for it a few times. They didn't even bring it until after we received our meal. The food was okay. It was a little salty though. For the price of this place, the service should be extremely better! The waitress didn't even come to see how our meal was. She only came to give us the check and that was it. I would not recommend this place to anyone. The view is the only upside.

    (1)

  • Travis B.

    Came here for lunch over Christmas. Had a burger which was ok nothing over the top. The waiter made some mistakes with another order at our table but made it up with a free drink, meal replacement/took it off the bill. Good friendly staff with a great view off the point. The Majestic "Top Shelf" Mai Tai is fantastic and gets the job done with just one, well worth the price.

    (4)

  • G C.

    Proposed to my Fiance at this place during sunset. The views are incredible and the food is outstanding! Throughout our stay all the locals kept telling us to stay away from this place, that it was over priced. Well, we are from Phoenix and dine on a regular and I must tell you, for the quality of food that is served here we pay even more on main land! This is a great place to spend a special evening with loved ones. We will be going back to Kauai later this year and you better believe we will be coming back here again!

    (5)

  • yale c.

    I'm actually sitting at this restaurant right now, and dislike it so much, that I've decided to write this review during my beyond overly long wait for my entree (which is a rare tuna filet). My only hope is that the manager reads this in time to comp me a glass of wine before I bounce on the bill.

    (1)

  • Erica R.

    I enjoyed the sea scallops and a lobster tail with sweet corn risotto. It was pretty good. It was exactly what I wanted- a perfect portion of a few of my favorites. A like a crusty seer on my scallops, while this one left a little to be desired. The watermelon salad was good on paper but was skimpy on the ingredients. Lots of arugula but a bit skimpy on the watermelon and feta. Our server Devin exemplified what great service should be when dining out. On a busy night, she was friendly, enthusiastic and made it a really pleasant experience. The food was really good- but second to the sunset which was unforgettable. The stargazing after out meal was the perfect ending to a lovely day. Best sunset in town, great service.

    (4)

  • Kathy H.

    Despite making reservations two weeks in advance, we arrived for a 7 pm dinner and were seated in a far corner of the restaurant with no view of the beach or the sunset, which was sort of the point of choosing this spot. The server was clueless -- as soon as we were seated, she explained some of the main dishes, ducked away for 2 minutes and then came back expecting to take our order immediately. We hadn't even gotten water at that point. We asked for more time, during which we did NOT get water or bread. When she finally turned up again, she had to flag down a staffer to pour and bring bread. The food was good. I had the crab cake appetizer, SO had the calamari - both were complex and well prepared. Main dishes were two of the fish specialities of the house - one over black coconut rice and one with rice and green beans on the side. This would have been a lovely evening if we had been seated appropriately and if our server had even the slightest sense of what she was doing. But as it is, it gets 2 stars at best.

    (2)

  • Kevin O.

    This place is incredible! Imagine being able to be on the beach with great food. One of the best views from a restaurant I have experienced. The only complaint I have is the drinks are not as strong as I would like but very tasty other than that. Make sure to keep in mind that it is just like sitting on he beach as far as the sun goes so sunglasses, sunscreen and light clothing is a must.

    (4)

  • Russell H.

    The location of the Beach House makes for one of the closest locations for those staying on the east or south side of the island to view a spectacular sunset while dining. I might just have a drink in the bar next time, or just sit out on the grass in front of the restaurant. The menu is fine, with the standard Hawaiian fish options. A couple of downsides though. The restaurant is very loud. If you are looking for the quiet romantic dinner spot, this is not it. The tables are large, seeming to encourage everyone to speak even louder than they normally would. The Food was excellent, but kitchen is extremely slow, so be prepared to spend a full evening, well past sunset to finish your meal.

    (3)

  • Dani B.

    Unbelievable. Hands down the best meal we had in all 10 days on the island. The arugula and goat cheese salad was a killer! The arugula is grown local and you can taste the peppery earth with each bite. The goat cheese is also local and had a creamy nutty flavor that almost made me fall out of my chair. Then dinner: crab encrusted monchong (not sure on the spelling). CRAB ENCRUSTED! Amazing flavor! Topped it off with a perfect sunset We always come here and it never disappoints!

    (5)

  • Innuska Z.

    Wow, what a disappointment. After hearing positive comments about the Beach House we decided to give it a try for lunch today. It was so bad that I would like to take 10 min of my vacation time to share the details: a $16 seviche contained very little seafood, was served in a small glass with a bunch of greasy chips. My organic greens salad was soggy, drowning in dressing. I had to literally shake each leaf off before I could eat it. Topped with $10 worth (four pieces) of over salted shrimp. I mentioned the salad quality to our server and he just shrugged. My husband's pork sandwich was a little better but the meat was dry and bland. $57 for a VERY disappointing lunch, alas with a pretty view. Service didn't impress either

    (1)

  • Earl G.

    For her birthday, my wife and I had lunch at The Beach House. We have been informed that was the best place to see a sunset with dinner. They were right so you weren't there for sunset, we were there in the afternoon. Lunch menu was fairly priced, and the food was delicious. My wife had the chicken sandwich which was cooked to perfection. I had the pulled pork sandwich, which was flavorful and juicy. They also made the best Margarita ever, and my mom was very well-made. If you're visiting Hawaii and would like a wonderful place to dine, I highly recommend The Beach House on Kauai

    (5)

  • Kirstin M.

    The restaurant is beautiful! Even Months later the food remains on my mind as being quite possibly the worst meal I had in Kauai. the view is amazing, the food, meh.

    (2)

  • Eric V.

    Beautiful view, great food, and top notch service. It's hard to really find anything wrong with this place. I got the macadamia nut mahi mahi and it was great. I started with coconut crab cakes and they were also great. The ciabatta bread was warm, my busboy was on top of my drink refills, the cute bartender made me a nice cocktail . . . An effortless five stars.

    (5)

  • Tim R.

    Great last night of vacation dinner here. The food menu fits on one page, but plenty of good options for all courses of the meal. They have fresh fish delivered daily, so we decided to take advantage of that. Here is what we had: -Watermelon Salad ($10) -Ahi Roll ($18) -Wasabi Fish Special ($42) -Macadamia Nut Fish Special ($39) The appetizers were perfect, the main dishes were good but one of the fish dishes was a bit overcooked. They also have a full bar and we enjoyed the Mai Tai's ($12). Service was excellent (attentive, courteous, prompt). Unfortunately it was very cloudy and rained on our visit here but if time and weather permit, make reservations ahead of time to have a dinner during the sunset. This restaurant is on the water and the views are very nice.

    (4)

  • Shelly T.

    Haven't eaten here in years. I made a reservation for tomorrow night. This afternoon I was told by a local that they are not as good as they used to be and she recommended somewhere else. I called to cancel my reservation and they didn't even have it. GLAD WE DECIDED TO GO ELSEWHERE - wonder if that is an indicator of their overall service?

    (1)

  • Jordan T.

    My husband and I stopped in for dinner while on our honeymoon. We made a reservation and were seated at the proper time. While waiting in the bar area a large group came in to wait for their tables to be ready(20+ people). They were very loud and boisterous, making the experience less pleasant. I ordered the Pink Horizon drink, it was delicious enough that I ordered a second. Not too sweet, the grapefruit flavor really shined. The bartenders were very friendly but very busy, they could've used a third. Once seated, we were greeted as Mr and Mrs and congratulated on our marriage, that was nice. They seated us on the patio overlooking the ocean. Watching the waves while eating was nice. I had the grilled swordfish over black sticky rice with a coconut curry sauce. Husband had the Furikake crusted Ahi with wasabi mash and grilled veggies. Both were amazing but the portion of fish was very small for the price paid. We also ordered the lobster mac and cheese which was THE BEST PART! The meal came with warm Hawaiian ciabatta bread with sea salt and whipped butter, that was good too. The soft bread with a crunch of sea salt, YUM! The waiter was attentive but we were left waiting longer than we'd liked a couple times. We may try to come back for lunch. Beautiful view!

    (4)

  • Alisha R.

    We had a table on the outdoor patio and got to see the gorgeous sunset view. We had good service. Arugula salad is delicious!!

    (3)

  • Eric C.

    I would give this place 5 stars if the prices were $8 - $10 cheaper per entree. I highly recommend the calamari appetizer. The dusted ahi was perfectly seared and served with wasabi mashed potatoes and a few grilled asparagus spears. It was all quite delicious. The entree was about $45 and appetizer $15. I know food is more expensive in Kauai, but this seems excessive even for a nice restaurant.

    (3)

  • jean r.

    We loved the view, the food and the amazing service. So good! The macadamia nut encrusted fish was insanely good as was the wasabi encrusted fish. The sunset was like a painting. The service was impeccable. Truly an amazing place to dine.

    (5)

  • Steve W.

    We had a group of 5 for dinner after sunset and still had a wonderful evening. Appetizers, salads, wine and entrees were all outstanding. Add a fabulous staff with great service and we went from have a great dinner to a very enjoyable and memorable evening. Sierra was amazing, knowledgable and very friendly while giving us the perfect amount of time to enjoy our courses. Francisco help with a great wine selection and Howard was very attentive throughout our perfect evening. Our group is a mix of people from CA, TX, NC AND CO. Thank you Sierra!! - Steve and David

    (5)

  • Keith C.

    No reservation? No problem. Everyone wants to see the sunset from the Beach House, but I didn't think to get reservations before our trip. D-oh! On a tip, however, we went at 515 pm and sat in the "lounge" -- it's closer to the view oddly enough and is first come, first serve. People were still snagging unreserved tables at 615. I loved the food and view but they could dial down the prices and pretense just a bit. Plus, bring your sunglasses. Wow, those 7pm rays are hot!

    (4)

  • Elizabeth P.

    We made reservations a few weeks before our honeymoon for sunset dinner to ensure a good view. Our server Veronica was absolutely amazing! She encouraged us to take our time and enjoy the experience. When we said it was our honeymoon she promptly walked us out to the beach to take our pictures. Calamari appetizer is fantastic and unique because it is not the traditional round shape. The entrée of Wasabi crusted local catch - mine was Opah is prepared in the most amazing passion fruit butter sauce. By the time our 2 hour meal was finished we had 2 rounds of drinks, 2 appetizers, 2 entrées, dessert and after dinner drinks all for about $175 which was a huge value for the quality of food. If you have Veronica you will no doubt have a fantastic and tasty night!

    (5)

  • Brian B.

    My wife and I just had lunch at the Beach House. The view is spectacular. I had the vegetable bowl with beef, which was very good. My wife had the fresh greens with Ono, the fish was so over cooked that we sent it back. Our server and the restaurant manger were very attentive and had another piece of fish served right away. It however was under cooked in the middle. The manager took this off the bill, and our sever was very attentive to taking care of us. We have reservations for dinner for the middle of next week I'm rethinking this.

    (3)

  • Mike G.

    We were in Kauai for our honeymoon and stopped by here a couple times. The sunset view is great and the only restaurant in Poipu where you can get it. I'd suggest you stick to the cocktails and app's here, however... Food is really expensive and honestly mediocre. First night we had the fish and chicken (after a few drinks) and found it pretty tasty. We got reservations for our last night during sunset and went all out, ordering scallops, lobster and filet - all of these were really bland and not cooked well. I said something to the server about the scallops which were particularly bad, and he brought me sauces per my request. It didn't help too much, and he didn't really seem to care that I wasn't enjoying or eating my entree (no offers for a different plate, no comp'd meal or discount on the bill, etc.). This isn't something I typically feel entitled to, but we spent over $200 over the course of the meal so a bit more effort on his part would have gone a long way. I'd agree with some of the other reviews suggesting a packed picnic/bottle of wine on the lawn in front of the restaurant. You can also get there a bit early and grab a seat with a great view in the bar section, and just enjoy a drink while you watch the sunset.

    (2)

  • Michelle G.

    We stopped in for a brief lunch as we had heard the view was great. This turned out to be an understatement. It was very beautiful and relaxing, and we had a great time watching the surfers. The mojito was also fantastic. The same can't be said for the food. At least for the sandwiches we had, "okay" is the best term that can be applied. Mine was a soggy mess left mostly uneaten, and across both meals there was a heavy-handed use of mayo which was really overpowering.

    (3)

  • Justin H.

    the location/view is unbeatable. we can all agree on that. our experience is that you're better off packing a picnic and just watching the surfers/sunset for free on the lawn. the poke was delicious, but a lot of the other items were out of season/not local. add in the inflated prices, the way too chatty/jokey server, and considering the cost, the meal was memorable for all the wrong reasons.

    (2)

  • Ed P.

    Okay, a lot of people have already said it and I'll repeat it for the umpteenth time -- The sunset view that this restaurant has is unbelievable but the food is just good and the service is lacking. Spectacular food? No, but it is good to where you won't feel cheated with it being combined with the view. So why the negative? The food Service and OVERALL service was abysmal. Not just bad, but ... a...bys...mal! Okay, here's the condensed version on the reason for the rating. We are staying at the Kuhio Shores literally next door (separate review coming, but the preview review with our condo -- ga-reat) and we went to the Beach House our first day for dinner. (Add in your "oohs" and "aaahs" for the sunset views, the "eh" for the food, and the "oof" for the service). So We tried a second time. The second time, we thought "what the heck, let's call it in and do it to-go this time and eat it in the condo, maybe that will be better". THAT didn't even help. After 40 minutes waiting For a to-go ("it'll be done in 15 minutes, come over then"), I just wanted to just write it off -- forget about refund, walk out without the food and just write it off as a bad experience. The manager came over only then as I was walking out and I was told it would be just another 15 minutes. AAAAAAAGH! "Let me at least refund you the money" 10 minutes later still waiting for THAT! ("Sorry, bartender is busy") AAAAAAAGH! Fuh-getaboutit. I DID get the money (minus the tip already paid) and no food. Would I eat here again? NO. WAY -- not based on our experience with the food service and overall service. Sad since they could have gotten 3-4 more dinners out of us due to the proximity if the service was half way decent. I'm just part of the chorus from many of the other reviews saying the same thing -- poor service.

    (2)

  • David C.

    Just visited The Beach House at Kauai. The food, service and atmosphere is spectacular. The prices are slightly on the higher side, but the view and quality makes up for it ten fold. This is definitely a place to go if you are in Kauai and have time for a romantic or special occasion type dinner with the family. So glad we saved this for our last night on the Island to end a wonderful vacation. Tip: Best Sunset on Kauai, so make sure to reserve a table early and schedule around the sunset hour.

    (5)

  • Joe C.

    The view is what makes this place pop. Make sure your reservations have you by the window but ever table has a view. The menu price was very high. Think our bill ran just south of $500 for a two top...WOW! But well worth every dollar because of the special night that the Beach House created...Only 4 stars because of the high cost.

    (4)

  • R C.

    The waiter suggested the Catch of the Day and it was delicious! It was served with sautéed local kale and a cold soba noodle salad. Enjoyed it for lunch on their open air patio while watching the waves roll in under the bright blue sky!

    (4)

  • Tiffany P.

    Our meal was delicious, the view is beautiful at sunset, and the staff was excellent. Highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Brent V.

    I'm a fan for the Beach House for Lunch or Evening Appetizers when you can see the incredible View !!!

    (4)

  • Elizabeth S.

    The Beach House is hit or miss. You have to know, making reservations, that you're gambling. Here are the stakes: a clear sunset, and good service. Neither are guaranteed, so buyer beware. The drinks are good, around $12 for a mango mojito or the like. The decor isn't fancy, per se - it's like a country club golf course cafeteria. The view is... crowded. It's hard to tell who on the lawn is a customer and who isn't, since you can't bring drinks outside. So you might as well avoid the sunset rush of the restaurant and watch the sunset without paying, and come back later another night when the service is probably better. We had a reservation for 6:15. Since they started seating at 5:30 and the sun set before 6, I thought things might have slowed down a bit. We were sat in the back room, past empty tables closer to the patio, and then in the back corner. We waited 20 minutes for a waiter to acknowledge us. Several waiters looked at us sitting there and then kept walking. We figured the night wasn't likely to redeem itself and we left, which was an excellent decision. It probably would've been $200, and why not spend that on better service? The sunset was clouded over, so we lost both bets that night. Interestingly, we were told to come for a romantic and special night out. We told them it was our honeymoon, and when we arrived, the hostess said "oh, happy honeymoon!" And then we were treated like... well, like the people you stick in the back corner and forget to serve. If you want to see the sunset, don't bother with dinner. Get a drink if you'd like. If you'd like dinner, notice if you're seated in the back room, because it's possible you'll be forgotten there. So good luck to you, and may the odds be in your favor!

    (3)

  • Cooper L.

    As you can see by all the other pictures, the view is incredible. If you are wanting to actually dine while watching the sunset, you'll need to secure a 530 pm reservation. But it's nice to actually be out on the lawn taking pictures while the sun is going down. Food is good, multiple fishes with different preparations which the waiter will recite impeccably. But prepare to open your wallet. With drinks, our table of four was well over $400.

    (4)

  • Eva L.

    My family and I went to the this restaurant on Tuesday, the view was fantastic, the waiter was very nice. The food was nothing to rave about, basic fusion, expensive considering the all the raves. My son's risotto was under cooked, the rice was still raw. We are a food snob family and have eaten good food all over the world. For the price that we paid it was a big disappointment. Note to those of you food snobs out there don't even waste your time coming here. I know we won't be back.

    (1)

  • Scott T.

    Ben here many times gave them chance after chance due to location. Every time made reservations from weeks to two months in advance. This time two months in advance asked for a table in the front outside. Girl in phone said it should not be a problem. Well. Again they put us in the back corner. This time they told me 5 was a large party. As we were in the bar before our table I watched a family of 8 get seated in the front in a prime location. I am more than upset. I gave this Resturant more than enough times to redeem themselves. No chance. So, I will now tell everyone I know. I told one friend who was coming here on their honeymoon. I dropped 400.00 in a so so dinner.

    (1)

  • Katie C.

    This review is for the wedding we just had at the Beach House Restaurant. We were married last week in Poipu and we are so so happy we went with the Beach House Restaurant. Everything was perfect for our small intimate wedding. The views were spectacular, the food was amazing, the service was top notch, and the coordinator Nicole Freeland, made sure every single detail was perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better day. From all the research we did, not only was this the perfect venue, we also found it to be reasonably priced for the service we received. If you are thinking about getting married in the Poipu area, I would highly recommend having it at the Beach House Restaurant over any of the larger resorts in the area. The service was so much more personalized than some of the larger resorts we considered. We also stopped by for a lunch a few days before our wedding, the meal and service was great then too!

    (5)

  • Dan W.

    So we came here for our last night in Kauai on our honeymoon. YUM! The pork app and seared ahi were excellent. We also tasted the lobster Mac n cheese, lamb sirloin, and brussel sprouts. The best. Try to get the tables by the window. Our server Taylor was very helpful!

    (5)

  • Christine E.

    If you like sunsets, ocean breeze and wonderful cocktails... then you have arrived at the Beach House where you can get all of that. Reservations are recommended! Especially for dinner at sunset! We did not eat here. We only sat for a cocktail right before dinner service. The staff is very nice and friendly here!

    (4)

  • Greg P.

    We've been here a couple of times on our visits to Kauai. The atmosphere is superb, lovely sunset views. Unfortunately, their menu hasn't changed much over the years and the food quality wasn't as great as other times. I was also annoyed with the water service. The waitress asked us if we wanted plain or sparkling water. When I said plain, she brought out and opened a Evian before I could ask what it cost. It was $9 a bottle. I hate paying for bottled water in the US. I guess I should have said tap in the first place. Just another "cheap trick" way for restaurants to boost their profits. $150, dinner for 2, two drinks each, $9 water. What a rip-off! The Kapalua Shopping Center just down the road offers much better restaurants than the Beach House. I suggest trying some of them.

    (1)

  • Jolyn H.

    I have to say I have never had anything but good service here in 4 trips - just wanted to note that based on other reviews. Ahi roll was just so-so, I probably wouldn't get it again. Seafood chowder was very good - I get it every time. Mac nut Mahi was just okay tonight (very buttery without that balance of sweet or maybe a hint of spice?). Husband special requested the wasabi crusted Monchong (normally the wasabi crust is done on the Opa) and it was excellent. I personally love Opa, so I'm sure it's good as it comes normally. Bread is always delicious and the drinks are reasonable.

    (4)

  • S W.

    4 stars for ambiance and view was spectacular, you need to make reservations at 6 or 6:30 to watch the sunset. Dress code: shorts are acceptable with a collared shirt. I gave this place 3 stars because the Food was disappointing for the price. The ahi poke appetizer was ok, i was expecting sashimi style but was seared to the point it was almost fully cooked. The lamb was good, but the risotto was somewhat under done. And the wad of crunchy grass as a garnish was unecessary. My husband had the catch of the day which was wahoo today, being unfamiliar with the types of fish available in hawaii the waiter should have educated us more about the texture of the fish. It was uber dry almost like chicken. Maybe it's supposed to taste like that but def not what we like for a fish dish. We also ordered lobster mac n cheese which was overly salty to the point that we couldnt eat it and brussel sprouts which were tasty but should have been roasted instead of steamed. Luckily we were refunded $19 for the mac. I had told the receptionist we were celebrating my birthday but the waiter kept congratulating us on our anniversary which didnt jive when he brought out ice cream with a candle on it along with a birthday card signed by the staff. The card was a nice touch but our waiter needed some focus.

    (3)

  • .Hon H.

    I tend to usually be disappointed when I'm going to a destination restaurant in Hawaii, and my most recent trip to the Beach House was indeed a bit of a disappointment. I had called them a few weeks before we came to Kauai, and got a prime 6:30PM (sunset time!) reservation. When we arrived, the friendly and efficient valet quickly whisked away our car and we headed in, only to be ignored by the receptionist after the party before us was led away to their table. When she finally deigned to acknowledge us, she told us our table wasn't ready and suggested we wait in the bar. No problem, since they had a scrumptious cocktail list and I was more than ready for something strong to celebrate our evening. My hon of hons husband had a martini and I opted for a sunset martini, which was delicious. Once we made it to our table, we cooled our heels for about ten minutes before a server came to our table and greeted us. He was super friendly, but that didn't make up for making us wait at a place where we're going to drop a couple of hundred dollars for a meal. I chose a ceviche appetizer that was served in a hollowed out coconut (yay!) and my HOHH had an ahi sampler. Both dishes were delicious and I even asked to have the coconut taken out of the shell and brought back so I could eat it since I love fresh coconut! I had the miso fish and my HOHH had mahi for our entrees. Both were fantastic, but very rich, just oozing with butter. But hey - you're on vacation, so who cares? We even got dessert - three scoops of ice cram and sorbet. I was hoping they were homemade but they were from Lapperts, which makes fabulous Hawaiian flavored ice creams and other items. Overall, it was an OK experience, but when I'm dropping this much money on a meal, I want better service. As I said, our waiter was super friendly, but we were left alone for long periods during the meal when no one approached us to see if we needed anything, if everything was OK, etc. I'd give it 2.5 stars. Doubt we'd go again for dinner - maybe for cocktails and appetizers, but that's about it.

    (2)

  • Lizzie W.

    The beach house gave me VERY little to complain about. We came here for lunch (according to a lot of users on here the dinner rush seems like a nightmare, so I can't comment on that specifically) other than to say it would be an amazing place to have dinner at sunset. That is if you get the right table. There's a small beach right next to the beach house where my friend and I had been hanging out. We decided to grab lunch, and the timing was perfect. There were only a few other parties in the restaurant allowing us to get a wonderful seat. The ambiance of this place is truly killer, and I can only imagine how nice the breeze would be at sunset. Surely nothing short of romantic. I was a bit set back when the waitress informed me I couldn't get a side salad. I didn't see my request as outlandish but when I asked if it was possible to get a side she simply shook her head and explained that they were large, and could not be changed. All right, somewhat irritating but we decided to go with the calamari. My friend who is far from a seafood lover was pleasantly surprised. We both enjoyed the calamari and ate the whole dish. I got a cheeseburger with bacon and avocado. It was absolutely delicious. Cooked almost perfectly and robust with flavor. It wasn't overly heavy and didn't leave me feeling lethargic. (Until I stupidly decided to get in the water afterwords) all in all it was quite delicious. We decided to splurge on a piece of chocolate cake which we couldn't finish but we still enjoyed greatly. Overall, the Beach House loses points simply for questionable service. My waitress did poorly at refilling my drink. (something that tends to irk me) and I was a bit put off by the salad incident. She seemed very nervous, and so I decided to give her the benefit of the doubt and call it a day. The food was very pleasing, and if I ever make it back to Kauai, I'm going to try and get a dinner reservation.

    (4)

  • Judy C.

    This was our third trip here and we have eaten at many of the local restaurants now so maybe we are getting a little fussier, but they need to get their act together. It gets three stars for two reasons. One is the location. It's the perfect place to take pictures, watch surfers and see the sunset. The other reason is the bananas foster dessert, which is probably the the best dessert I have ever had. Everything else about this place is below average. The filet is not good. This isn't based on one chance. And saying that this place is good for a romantic dinner is wrong. It's like eating in the middle of a tornado. And I don't need the server to basically read the menu to me. I can figure out what I want on my own, thank you. So eat here, but know that the food isn't great, but the view is the best!

    (3)

  • Larry S.

    We stopped here starving and looking for late lunch after a long hike. We were impressed by the view, the location, The Majestic Mai Tai and the bar, the food and the great service. (even though they had just been overwhelmed by an unplanned large group and were scrambling to handle the influx and manage expectations of the rest of the late lunch crowd) My son and I enjoyed the blackened Mahi sandwiches with excellent fries and slaw. My wife had the Ahi enchilada's with a wasabi aoli. They were amazing. The corn and fish chowder with a sherry finish is a fantastic starter or a meal. This place has the location and sunset. They don't have to be super nice and serve great food and drink but they do. I'm sorry we did not try them for dinner. You must check them out. Easily one of our faves this trip.

    (5)

  • Courtney K.

    At the time of this review Beach House only has 3.5 stars which is surprising to me based on a wonderful experience I had there the other night. Knowing sunset was at 6:25 we arrived about 20 minutes for our 6:15 reservation. We enjoyed some island cocktails at the bar before being called for our table. We started our feast with calamari and ended it with bananas foster. In between we enjoyed salads, bread and fish entrees. We ate waaaayy too much but it was all delicious and service was great too. And of course the view of the sunset was amazing. Beach House features large sliding glass doors that open to the beach so everyone gets a great view and I think that is a big drawl of this west facing restaurant. As others have said, this place is expensive. My bf and I enjoy nice dinners out but by the time we had booze and added a tip I think it was $170 for two people.

    (5)

  • Cindel P.

    Yet another person who got stuck in the corner. Called to make a reservation and was told "Ok, you'll be here at 6:30." No I wasn't offered a choice of time, I was given an assigned time. I also wasn't told that certain time settings get prime seating. The food was mediocre. The fillet came covered in butter and bacon. I guess for most people, that would be ok. However, for a $43 fillet - I don't want the prime flavor to be bacon. After being seated in the second worst seat in the house, we asked the hostess for better seating. She brushed us off. We then asked our waiter. He made tons of attempts to help us, but it was clear that the hostess was running the show - and a poor one at that. Two managers spoke with us, offering their apologies...but no one did anything about it (aside from knocking money off the bill). The GM asked us to come back so they could make it up to us...ummm...no. I've learned my lesson: Waiter - 5 stars View - 0 stars Food - 2 stars Hostess: Negative stars

    (1)

  • Joshua B.

    Great atmosphere is what The Beach House is all about. Schedule your reservations so that you're here for sunset, and enjoy the romantic island breezes. If you're looking for incredible food, this is probably not the place. The menu sounds amazing, but its execution, I found lacking. Described sauces didn't necessarily have the flavor you might be expecting, our fish was slightly overcooked, etc. If you're a foodie looking for the best food on the island, look elsewhere, but if an incredible atmosphere is tops on your list, then definitely don't miss the Beach House.

    (3)

  • Kevin H.

    Looking for a place for good fish and ocean views. A bit spendier than we were hoping, but knowing that going in, no complaints. We both had fish, and both were very happy with it. Open air restaurant was very nice, and enjoyed the sunset from our table. Service was perfect, and they had no problem with special requests. Too expensive to eat there often, but very happy with the experience!

    (4)

  • T S.

    I'm glad I gave this place a second chance after a very salty dish the first time here. We get~ The Beach House Ceviche served in a Half Coconut Watermelon Salad with Omao Wasabi Crusted Fresh Island Catch Fresh Catch of the day. We have always received good service here and Pops makes it happen. Mahalo Pops for always making our visits special.

    (4)

  • Kimberly P.

    Great food! Everything from drinks, appetizers to main dishes! Didn't order dessert since we were too full from dinner. Appetizers ordered: beet salad (YUM), Thai inspired crab cakes (very tasty, but a little too much breading & not enough crab for my taste), Slow braised pork (OMG!! Should be offered as an entrée in my opinion, super delicious) Dinner: Hubby ordered the Sashimi grade Ahi w/wasabi mash potatoes!!! Best dish of the night, my husband has a knack for always ordering the best dish on the menu!! I had the macadamia nut crusted Hawaiian fish. The fish was cooked perfectly, but the sauce left me wanting something with a little more flavor. Our server, Jeffrey was very helpful & knowledgable with the menu. We didn't feel rushed at all. The only down fall was that we noticed other people being bought bread baskets & we never got ours. Views are very beautiful, but I would recommend making your reservations at least 6 weeks in advance to get a window table. We made our reservation about a week in advance, still had a nice table, with a decent view, but it happened to be a very warm night with almost no breeze & unfortunately our table was one of the few that didn't have an overhead ceiling fan ( I almost died from the heat & I never get hot!!!) Would consider returning again when we come back to visit Kauai

    (4)

  • Lindsay W.

    Food is great if you can get past the attitude. The hostess was incredibly rude... Un-welcoming...and spoke with a scowl on her face. Really! There are plenty of other nearby upscale restaurants with delicious food--- because the atmosphere does matter!

    (1)

  • Gretchen D.

    Mai tais are terrible. I read the lychee martini was great not so too sweet missed the vodka. The plate presentation is weird. Ordered ceviche and pork appetizer ok but the crab crusted fish was over run by the crab and presented on a huge plate with only a piped mountain of purple sweet potato. It didn't really look right on that huge plates and really didn't go well together. No doubt a beautiful location but for the price is lacking some elegance. Tables should be covered in linen. And it would be nice if the wine list was a bit more reasonable.

    (3)

  • Darla M.

    Our last night in Kauai was dinner at The Beach House and I have to say it was amazing. Beautiful views of the beach and if you time it right, awesome sunset view. Food and service was excellent. Best fish we had on the island. Well worth the money.

    (5)

  • Steve M.

    This is a beautiful restaurant with a spectacular view. The food was so mediocre . The risotto tasted like over cooked oatmeal. The lamb shank was tough and flavorless.

    (1)

  • Denis B.

    Celebration/birthday dinner for 2. Way overpriced . Service very lackadaisical and forgetful. Bread was never delivered. Server never once bothered to poor wine from the overpriced bottle we purchased. Food OK, however, way overpriced for what it is ($45.00 and up). Mediocre wine ($50.00 and up). This is definitely geared to the "one & done" tourist crowd. Way better options at Keoki's Paradise and Josselin's Tapas. Way is nice. But many views are nice (& free) in Kauai !!

    (1)

  • J S.

    We've been loyal patrons to The Beach House for years. Just as many of the Yelps indicate, the restaurant occupies a terrific location. However, this is a thin veil for the unfortunate reality that the food has become downright dreadful. The simplest of dishes are massacred with oil or some other compensating factor to overcome what appears to be a lack of fundamental cooking skill. For example, a large number of items on menu the are "encrusted". Over an hour after ordering a few days ago, when the plates hit the table our first observation was that everything was glistening. Kale...oiled-up? There's a growing knowledge on the island (well, everyone we talked to) of the high turnover in the kitchen, poor food quality, high price and small portions. Sadly, the bar too is not keeping pace. Though charging "very" premium drink prices, they still make heavy use of nickel and dime high fructose corn syrups in place of real juice. Patrons for years, it is disheartening to have to say we're not going again.

    (2)

  • J. M.

    The ambiance and view here were amazing. We arrived at 5:30, as we wanted to catch the sunset -- a must -- and the restaurant was fairly empty. We chose a seat at the sea glass bar facing the ocean. Literally, as soon as we sat down the bar filled up. So we got lucky there. We enjoyed a couple of cocktails while we watched a spectacular sunset. The coconut mojito and the lilikoi mojito were both delicious, and not too sweet. Next we sat at a table just a step down from the bar, which in my estimation is the best table in the house. The beet salad was perfect, just really simple and yummy. I had the wasabi crusted snapper. It was perfectly cooked and wonderfully delicious. Don't be afraid of the wasabi: It's not at all hot. My husband had the special: crab crusted monchong (sickle pomfret). This is where my stellar review gets...well, not so stellar. My husband had said several times that his meal was salty. Finally, after he had eaten most of it, I tried it. It had to be the saltiest dish I have ever had. Inedible! Our bad for not sending it back. When the bill came, we were really sorry we hadn't send it back... $47 for this salty inedible meal! Bummer. The service was friendly and adequate, but not fabulous. There were a few times when I was wondering where our waiter was. If you're looking for a quick meal, this is not the place. This is an experience, so plan to spend some time here. All in all, bad meal aside, I would highly recommend The Beach House.

    (4)

  • Cynthia S.

    The perfect Island restaurant! We went there to celebrate our birthdays and had an amazing experience. The food was fantastic! Get there early if you want to watch the sunset! If you don't mind lots of happy people taking photos if the sunset then you will have a great time. Shout out to the excellent service from Michelle! Her ease and obvious experience made for a perfect dinner. Michelle had the perfect balance of "not too formal and not too casual". I would definitely recommend you eat dinner here at least once.

    (5)

  • Ryan B.

    We did read all the other reviews and had slightly lower expectations for The Beach House. As with a lot of the reviews of Hawaii restaurants, this one is hit or miss...OURS WAS A HIT FOR SURE! We had a great experience from the moment we walked in. We arrived early for our reservation. We had a 6pm so when we arrived at 5:15 they were gracious to seat us early at a perfect sunset view table. Our server, Chase, did a great job and was very attentive. All of his suggestions were right on. Chase and all of the staff made sure our table was clear, glasses were full and food was perfect. We started with Ceasar salad and watermelon salad, both were done well, our drinks were coconut mojito and Majestic Mai Tai, both were delicious. For Dinner I had the macadamia nut crusted Mahi and it was very good, so mild and cooked perfectly. My wife had the Filet and it was cooked to her taste even without the blue cheese. They are very accomidating to your needs or wants. We also (luckily) decided to split the bananas foster for dessert and be warned it's HUGE! So good but we couldn't finish it. All in all our experience here was wonderful and would highly recommend it. They even gave us a signed card in celebration of our honeymoon.

    (5)

  • Bess D.

    Was just in Kauai for my birthday and the special dinner at the Beach House is one I'll be remembering for years. We had a table with a perfect view of the beach and utterly breathtaking sunset and the service was impeccable and our waiter Treston suggested multiple delicious off the menu items. The food was beyond delicious....my boyfriend and I about near licked our plates clean and I was so pleased about how flexible this restaurant is about catering to vegetarians/vegans. In addition to bringing me a birthday dessert with a candle, I was presented with a birthday card signed by nearly all of the staff. Hands down this restaurant is at the top of my list of "must dine" spots in Kauai.

    (5)

  • Laura W.

    Background: My husband and I traveled to Kauai for our honeymoon. The Beach House was recommended by several guide books as well as other travelers. We expected the restaurant to be excellent, as it's supposed to be one of the top places in Kauai. When we called to make a reservation, the girl on the line wasn't super friendly. We showed up a few minutes early for our seating (which the girl on the phone told us wasn't the 'best' seating time for the best tables with views... whatever.) and waited a while to get seated. Hostesses seemed disorganized/disinterested. The food: got the crab cake appetizer, easily the worst crab cake I've ever had. It was cold and the taste reminded me of a tuna melt. On to the entrees... we got the Hawaiian fresh catch and Mac nut butter Mahi. My Mac nut butter Mahi was undercooked and lukewarm. The managers took it off the bill and were attentive to my concerns, which was helpful. My husband's fish had good flavor (Asian influence) but was also undercooked. I stopped eating at this point due to loss of appetite (undercooked fish will do that to you) but my husband ordered the chocolate molten cake and liked it. Overall we were completely underwhelmed in regards to the food. The service was pretty good and the views were stunning, but that's it. Be prepared to pay for a pricey dinner. The reason I'm giving it one star is that I suffered a big case of upset stomach (food poisoning?) after eating their food. I was sick that night and for several hours afterward. Oh, and after that whole experience, our bill was still $100 with tip.

    (1)

  • Robyn G.

    Great food and beautiful scenery. We called a week ahead to make a reservation and let them know it was our honeymoon. It paid off in that we were seated in a very comfortable raised booth with a a prime view of the awesome sunset. While watching the sun disappear into the horizon, I sipped a delicious mango martini and dined on a fabulous fresh seared ahi appetizer. When it came time to order dinner our waiter was knowledgeable and made several suggestions. Our entrees, both fresh local fish were tasty and prepared exceptionally well. After dinner we received the bill and a card signed by the staff congratulating us on our honeymoon. My only regret was that we didn't have enough room for dessert.

    (4)

  • Lauren C.

    Great restaurants (dives and otherwise) are hard to find on this small, precious island. I have been to Kauai many, many times but not to the Beach House for years. My recent experience blew me away. In all of my travels, this is one of the most visually arresting views and experiences imaginable - sitting by an open window, on the ocean with a breeze blowing through. Add to that, service that is impeccable: island friendly yet professional, superb knowledge and timeliness, nothing out of step. And the food - an ample selection of fresh, local fish prepared in imaginative and delectable styles, all very different from one another. An haute but very genuine Hawaiian and especially Kauai experience. I will not miss another opportunity to visit Beach House on each and every future visit to the beautiful island of Kauai. Mahalo.

    (5)

  • Anita S.

    I made a reservation here about a week before. I asked for 6:00 PM, but they modified it to 5:45 PM. In any event, we got stuck in Waimea Canyon on the day of our reservation, I called expecting to cancel because of no availability, but pleasantly the girl on the phone said "No problem, we will see you when you get here." We got there around 6:15, just before the sunset, and it was packed just for that reason. Even though there were two couples already in front of us having to wait a bit with their reservations, we were seated immediately, though apologetic told by the host not the best table, but offered to let us wait for another table. We took the table, which really still had a decent view, just not the "full" oceanfront view. It took a little longer than expected for the waiter to come over, but once he did he was personable yet still professional. He took our drink order, but again, it seemed to take a bit of time before we got them, which he apologized for. The wines by the bottle were close to 275% markup, but was the most extensive list I saw on the island. By the glass selections were a decent, but carefully selected to hit every price point and preference, yet each glass was about 125% the cost of the bottle, yes bottle, on the mainland. Since we were not that hungry, and honestly had our fill of fresh fish earlier in the day, I ordered the duck breast, which they happily substituted bok choy for the mash potatoes. My husband ordered the beet salad and the scallops as his entree. Everything clearly was fresh and simply prepared to highlight the quality ingredients. With that said, the dishes were not as flavorful dishes as they would seem from their descriptions in the menu. Although the entrees seem pricey, the portions were decent. I've seen dishes of equal quality for twice the price while living in Vegas and Manhattan. Overall, 4 stars. A few parts of service were slow due to it being busy. Nice, simple open air oceanfront restaurant perfect for sunset dining. Food was solidly fresh, but maybe a bit too simply seasoned.

    (4)

  • John F.

    Take note - this is not a spot I'd drop in on and hope to get a table. Plan an evening and make reservations to come here. It is probably the nicest spot in southern Kauai. If you want to take pictures of beautiful sunsets, the lawn out front of the Beach House is a perfect place, just get there about 30 minutes before sunset to get a spot because it's a popular venue. You are likely to find sea turtles getting their evening grub on in the wake as well, so keep an eye out! We arrived a little early for our dinner and tried to get a spot at the bar... no luck. The place was swarming with tourists wanting to get some premium eats. After 30 minutes, we were able to snag two seats at the bar by bar "vulturing" as I think it should be called. Our drinks were great and not overpriced (see photo). We were seated a little late but no big deal and immediately ordered the calamari. The plus, it was one of the finest calamari plates I've had. The other plus (or minus) it was a huge plate of squid! Probably enough for four people to share, not two. A seat opened by the windows and our super nice waitress asked us if we'd like to move down there and we did, nice touch. My wahoo and her scallops came (see pictures) and they were just flat out to die for and I'm not kidding. I devoured mine and left only a remanance of sauce left on my plate. We left stuffed and happy.

    (5)

  • Gibbs F.

    We had dinner here on the last night of our honeymoon, and had a wonderful front row seat for sunset. The food was delicious and our server Clyde was great! He really made our last night on kauai feel special. Thanks Beach House!

    (5)

  • Paul R.

    This place is a little pricey, but the quality matches. Walked in without a dinner reservation around sunset. Good staff, gorgeous view, nice decor, and great food. I had the seafood corn chowder and the filet mignon. Will visit this establishment again on my next Kauai trip!

    (5)

  • David S.

    This is NOT the place to choose for your splurge dinner. The only thing that is accurate about the many glowing reviews of this place is the view. It is in an incredible location, and is perhaps a nice place to have a drink and mingle before going somewhere else. Not a single dish on the menu we tried was any good. I have no idea what anyone else was eating to affect their reviews. Perhaps after spending the money they charge these reviewers felt obligated to give it a good review to justify their expenditure. All of the fish was either undercooked, or very bland. At a seafood restaurant? In Hawaii? Seriously?

    (1)

  • Jonathan W.

    Good food, great service, top-notch atmosphere. You're paying for the view, right off the ocean, and they've done a nice job setting up the restaurant so that most tables can enjoy that spectacular, albeit pricey, view. The ahi tuna caesar salad was tasty, but I did not at all understand the cajun seasoning on the ahi. Why take the most velvety, delicate fresh island ahi, and taint it with Emeril's Essence, or Tony Chachere's? Lobster mac 'n cheese is a killer idea, but is grossly underseasoned. They need to change the recipe. Waiter confirmed it always needs salt and pepper. Get serious, guys. Fresh fish plates were excellent, though I'd like to see the sauces a bit punchier. All in all, good food, not without flaws, but the view/ambience and service make this a can't miss on your next trip to Kauai.

    (5)

  • Irina R.

    Best advice I could give you is watch the sunset, maybe get a cocktail or a glass of wine. Don't eat here--you will likely pay at least $100 (for two people) for mediocre food. We have watched the sunset here countless times and the atmosphere at the Beach House always seems so inviting on the outside. My husband made a reservation for dinner for our first wedding anniversary (which happens to be New Year's day) since we've heard good things about the restaurant and always wandered how the food is. We arrived about one hour early for our reservation at 7.15pm, but asked if we could be seated since there were available tables for two. They had us seated in no time, which was nice. Our waitress was curteous. We ordered two appetizers, no drinks. Waitress came back for our main course order once we had decided, and asked us what appetizers we wanted (seemed odd since we had already ordered those ~10 minutes earlier). The appetizers were OK, we had crab cakes with a heavy sauce and an arugula salad with long stems on it (which I would take the time to trim before serving). Complimentary warm bread and butter, was a nice touch. For main courses, we had two fish dishes. Both dishes were just OK, too heavy on some ingredients while lacking a cohesive element to bring the dishes together. Certainly not worth the $45 tag each. All in all a pretty standard meal, with standard service, nothing to write home about. Which is too bad since we were looking for a special place to celebrate our special evening. We have had some great food in California, New York, Europe so I know we've been spoiled with some amazing dishes. I also know Kauai has some great food as well. Beach House is just not the place to find it. Enjoy the view though, it is worth every penny!

    (3)

  • Talisa L.

    Came here for my anniversary with my boyfriend. We were disappointed because the sky was overcast from an incoming storm but to our delight a crazy lightning show lit up the sky as we stared in awe. It made up for the sunset that we missed! The staff did such a wonderful job and were so great to chat with. They made us feel very special on our anniversary and really just plain great! I always appreciate amazing service. Tried the barracuda and it was surprisingly good. We wanted to try something we've never had anywhere else. It was all delish!

    (4)

  • Grant J.

    Fantastic food, good drinks, large wine selection, and great service. The best food I've had on Kauai. Just a heads up: you will want to call well in advance to make a reservation for dinner, as they are always packed.

    (5)

  • Flory W.

    We celebrated our son's birthday here, twice now. This last one? We have a dinner reservation @ 7:30PM. We got there exactly 7:25PM, there was a line of people, we came in through the back door. But we waited another 35 mins. until we were seated down. My only complaint was my salad was tasteless, the bread was very salty! The lizards above us, 3-4 of them @ one time . . . made us uncomfortable. The night before, we had a 3 1/2" lizard landed on my husband's empty wine goblet, seconds after we were seated down . . . but it wasn't from this restaurant, that's why every time we see lizards above us, we become uneasy! Who knows where they'll end up landing NEXT!

    (3)

  • Barbara B.

    We recently were married in Kauai. We planned an after ceremony dinner here for 17 people. Nicole was an absolute pleasure to work with in getting this set up. I changed things numerous times and started planning this about eight months in advance. Nicole was very quick with her response and answers. I wanted very simple table decorations and she nailed it. The food here was great. We had one room set aside for just us. Our serves were quick and very much on top of their game. We had appetizers as well as a three course meal. The chicken with Brie was great. This appetizer was the first to go. The only reason I didn't give them five stars was because of the cake. W ordered a white chiffon cake with chocolate filling and chocolate butter cream frosting. The cake was very heavy and not moose. The filling was good but that is it. I would definitely recommend to pass on the cake. Overall, we are very satisfied and couldn't be happier with the service from Nicole. She made the whole thing so simple and she is the reason that we will be back.

    (4)

  • Jason M.

    Ate there last minute later in the evening and they were able to fit us in. We had a wonderful table, with a great view of the light lit ocean and the food was amazing!

    (4)

  • Mike P.

    During my first trip to Kauai my family ate at the Beach House for dinner. It was so good we went back a second time. Both times the food was great, drinks were strong. We sat at great tables during both visits that had amazing ocean views. The food was great and service was amazing. During our first visit we had Nina as our server. She was very attentive and friendly. Her explanation of the specials and meal options were helpful and spot on. During our second visit we were able to get seated 30min prior to our reservation. This allowed us to relax a bit more before sunset.

    (4)

  • Sherry P.

    We made our reservation 2 + weeks ahead of time ! It did not make a difference : ) We had the worst table, next to the bar, the blender, the order station...totally jammed in to the next table ! Horrible experience ! The waitress was perturbed that we would even think about asking to change our table ! We were celebrating 3 birthdays...my husband's 65th, my daughter-in -laws 40th, my son's 35th, my grand- son's 6 month ! I could not believe the table or the waitress's response ! After moving us...1/2 our meals were great...half not so... The best part of the night was the on site photographer...she made it a great experience ! Save you $$$$ and got to The Dolphin ! They appreciate your business and treat you with respect : )

    (2)

  • April M.

    Gorgeous sunset. Beautiful view of the beach. Food was very good. I had the filet mignon which was prepared perfectly. Enjoyed an espresso martini as my dessert. Service was impeccable.

    (5)

  • Melody T.

    Probably the best meal we've had so far on the trip! Amazing ocean view, most tables face the water and they open the windows/sliding doors. When making reservations, make sure you do your research on when the sun sets and book for about an hour before that so you get to enjoy the sunset during dinner and snap some photos. Great dishes: watermelon salad Scallops Ahi tuna (all appetizers and main) Poke pupu maitais --- very strong, the boys loved these! The calamari was okay and banana fosters a little too sweet for me, but overall loved the restaurant and the view was worth every penny!!

    (5)

  • Chad W.

    My wife and I went to the Beach House during our honeymoon. I called to make a reservation two days in advance in early July, 2012. The earliest they could seat us was 7:45pm which is a good time to eat but unfortunately after the sun sets. Fortunately, the restaurant is just a few miles from Spouting Horn which is an incredible place to watch the sun set. I am not sure who helped me make my reservation but it sounded like some teenager who couldn't care less. She was very rude on the phone. When I told her it was our honeymoon dinner, she responded, and I quote, "That's nice sir but I still need to know your phone number". Taken aback, I decided to just write off the experience and look forward to dinner. When we arrived, we waited in our car for a few minutes as I watched a valet stand at her post and not make eye contact (granted, there were two other cars in front of mine but she wasn't doing anything). After several minutes passed by, I opened my car door and then she came over. Note: valet is $3. When we checked in with the hostess, I swear I found the same girl who took my phone call. She looked up and asked my name. The rest of the conversation with her, she didn't even look away from her computer. "Last name? First name? Time of reservation? Ok, you're checked in. Please wait at the bar and we'll find you." After stepping away to the bar, I realized, I wanted to check that she had us down for a window table. I went back no more than two minutes later to ask her and I was taken aback by the fact that she had to ask me my name and time of reservation again to look it up. After waiting about 10 minutes, we were seated at a table with a gorgeous view of the ocean. No complaints there. It was a dream (minus the noise level...apparently, romantic restaurants don't necessarily mean quiet). After being seated, we could tell the waiter was well overworked. He was running around and out of breath. When we wanted to order appetizers, I heard something I never heard before. He told us that he had to take the full order at once so he walked away while we decided on everything. When he came back, we ordered except they were out of the wine we wanted. The waiter literally just said to us, "You look over the menu for wine and I will come back". I was shocked that he just walked away before I could even ask him for suggestions. As for food, everything was great and tasted delicious. We started with the Ahi roll and Watermelon salad. I had the duck and my wife had the Wasabi crusted fish of the day (mongchung on this night). We were too stuffed to have dessert. When it was time to get our car, the valet did get it quickly, I remembered it was $3 so I had a $5 in my hand ready to hand him. He didn't even remember to ask for it so I just handed him the five and he said "oh, yeah, thanks". What bothered me was that he didn't even ask if I wanted change. My wife just said, "leave it" so I did and we went back to our hotel for a nice evening. In short, I was not at all impressed. The food was good (not great), the views were amazing (right on the beach), but the service was lousy. Maybe I just had too high of expectations but this was rated one of the best restaurants on the island and it was a Tuesday night. I just expected more.

    (3)

  • Dan W.

    Just a great choice for any occasion! You can't beat the great views and the service and food are always top notch! Get your reservations early! We planned 5 days in advance and we got good seats, but not the best in the house, but, all tables have outstanding views!

    (5)

  • Sara R.

    We went to the Beach House on for my birthday dinner and it was actually our honeymoon as well. The hostess knew this and congratulated us and wished me a happy birthday. We had drinks at the bar overlooking the beautiful view while waiting for our table and were seated before our reservation time at the best table in the restaurant on the patio. The food was amazing. The calamari was huge, the Ahi so tender and the mahi mahi excellent. The carrot cake was so-so. The ambiance and food was the best we have ever had at a restaurant. I only wish the hostess told the server we were celebrating a birthday and honeymoon. Not a big deal at all, just thought we would have received a little more special attention.

    (4)

  • Lisa J.

    Yes, yes, a thousand times yes. I'll admit, I often get off on the wrong foot with any restaurant that has a "martini" list with only vodka and rum drinks on it. Still, we did somehow manage to get seated in the best seat in the house, so in spite of my misgivings, we ordered a tikitini and a top shelf mai tai. Both were absolutely excellent, and I was able to forgive the Beach House and go into the meal optimistic. The food was excellent - we had the ceviche as an appetizer, and then the Macadamia nut fresh catch and the lamb shank for dinner. Everything was excellently cooked, beautifully laid out, and super delicious. I'm not usually a fish person (outside of sushi, naturally) but I figured I had to try the fresh catch here, and boy was I ever rewarded. The service was good, though our waitress was a leeeeettle bit on the ditzy side, sometimes asking us the same question more than once. I can forgive it, given that she was probably seated with a zillion tables in the packed restaurant. The only thing that keeps this place from getting 5 stars is their silly photographer. She came by, asked if we wanted our picture with tiki torches (which of course we did, since we're on honeymoon). She then took a mediocre photo and charged us $20 for without so much as a "by your leave." Boo.

    (4)

  • E F.

    The views are AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG from the entire restaurant and the food was very good and the service is solid as well, you definitely have to stop here because its the BEST view from a restaurant in all of Kauai for sure....

    (3)

  • Gina B.

    Way Overrated - great Mai Tai and Ahi App but the main courses - Swordfish on Thai "Stinky" rice were horrible. Fish had bloodline still in it - poorly paired and cooked. Opah fish with miso/rice noodles was slightly better - still served undercooked. Great views, but definitely be wary of main dishes. Management handled our "entrée situation" with class and took off our bill and still offered us a comp dessert as it was our anniversary + 1st night/visit to Kauai.

    (2)

  • Brianna G.

    Great place to stop in for lunch and watch the surfers. The fish tacos were really good!

    (3)

  • James W.

    Great food, great presentation, great location. This place is a must go to restaurant for sunset dinner on the island.

    (4)

  • Becky W.

    We had a really disappointing experience here but I realize others have really enjoyed this place. I was hoping for the best because this was supposed to be the highlight of our dining experiences. I'll start with the positive. The view is amazing and could be a romantic spot. That's where it ends for me though. It started when I called on a Wednesday to make reservations for Friday. They didn't have anything until late either Friday or Saturday so I made the reservation for Sunday. That was all fine but I felt whoever took the reservation was quite short and rude on the phone. When we arrived on Sunday the hostess told us what a 'beautiful table' we were going to have. Then we were shown to a table in the corner on the first level. It felt very uncomfortable. We asked to move and were seated at a much better spot although it was close to the kitchen. We ordered the ceviche served in a coconut. Unfortunately, it came out without any fish! I was thinking 'are you kidding me?' It took a few minutes too get our waitress' attention to make her aware. They took it and brought a new one. When it was corrected I have to say it was rather blah. The flavors didn't blend together at all. What irritates me most here, is that there was no apology from anyone. The only thing she said was the manager took care of it. A top class restaurant would have apologized and took it off the bill. The entrees came out later but they were nothing special either. My husband had a filet mignon which was good.. I had the 'Wasabi Crusted Island Catch.' It was basically a fish with a topping of soggy breadcrumbs and wasabi in a heap. I wouldn't call it a 'crust.' The flavor was ok but after everything else that had happened I just wasn't enjoying it. Needless to say we skipped dessert.

    (2)

  • Dan D.

    Absolute must while in the Poipu area! Don't listen to those who say it's all about the view. The food was just as phenomenal!

    (5)

  • Mike G.

    We absolutely loved this place. It was everything you would want as a visitor. Great view, great food, and great service. My wife had the rissoto cakes and I have the macadamia buttered local mahi mahi but with snapper. They had snapper on the menu and I asked if they could make the dish with snapper instead of mahi mahi and they said absolutely. My dish was easily the best fish I have ever had in a restaurant. It is pricey, but come on, it is in Hawaii, fresh food and a great atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Cat S.

    Part of the experience of New Orleans is a visit to Cafe du Monde for beignets and chickory coffee. In Paris, its the Eiffel Tower. For the island of Kauai, it is definitely a sunset dinner at The Beach House. The facility is elegant, yet relaxed. The atmosphere is jovial, yet mellow. The visual entertainment is provided by God Himself through the most breathtaking sunsets over waters that dance and tickle the lava rocks surrounding the restaurant. Throw in a few surfers and you have a complete show! That would be enough reason alone to go, but to add to all of that, The Beach House has DELICIOUS food! The flavors entertain your palette just as much as God entertains the rest of your senses. Keep in mind that you get what you pay for. This is not a fast-food place and is not priced that way either. However, it IS one of those lifetime experiences everyone should encounter and it is worth every penny.

    (5)

  • Janet S.

    The view is great. I would recommend getting an early seating and having a lite dinner. We started with drinks and appys in the bar, it all was promising. Great calamari. We had to ask several times about our reservation as they seemed to be seating everyone but us. When we were seated, we didn't see a waiter for 15 minutes. The services was very poor and we felt ignored. Our food came an hour after we were seated, they just seemed overwhelmed and our waiter kept apologizing which unfortunately didn't help. My 'Hawaiian Grill' was tepid beige fish with not one grill mark. The plate was hot but the food was tepid. My husbands seared ahi, again was beige, and swimming in an almost inedible salty soy sauce. We were nearly finished when the waiter came by again and I told him my dinner was only 'ok' and not warm, that it was as if it sat before coming out. He apologized profusely and offered to remake it, but we were over it at that point and just wanted to leave after being there so long. Go for the view and drinks, but our experience was that the food was poorly executed. Service, well , you can only apologize to customers so much. It was just an unfortunate experience all around.

    (2)

  • K M.

    I have so much to say I don't know where to start. I had three good friends recommend this place and I just don't get it. We requested sunset seating via email which was approved. Guess where we watched the sunset? Standing up inside this joint with the other tourists. and yes, I have pictures to prove it. So I"m supposed to say hi to some dude named Tim. The only 'dude' we met when it was convenient for him to come around was a waiter named Lonnie. Well , after we finally got seated LATE, Lonnie doe tee doed around and finally came to our table, we ordered drinks. They took almost 20 minutes to get to us. My patient husband was about ready to leave which I wish we did. ...We ordered the crab cake appetizer which was really good. It should have been since it took almost 50 minutes to get. My Watermelon salad (was disgusting. It was extremely watery and even the 'roasted nuts' in my salad were soggy. So gross. We ordered the filet and lobster for dinner. When it finally arrived I couldn't believe my eyes and the taste. The Lobster was SO salty I think I gained 3 pounds of water weight. Oh and I forgot to tell you about the 'Chiabatta' bread. I think it was day old salty bread. Not warm, hard as a rock and just gross. My husband couldn't even eat it...and he is a bread addict. His potatoes were also soggy and tasted like diner fried two day old taters. I suppose it's supposed to be en vogue to only serve 4 asparagus spears? So for 2 of us at a price of 163...we got..well....screwed! We should have known better.

    (1)

  • Kara G.

    Great setting! Great food! But seating everyone at nearly the same time left us with less attentive service than we would have liked. Dinner was served and our glasses had been empty for a while. Other than that it was great!

    (4)

  • Jo L.

    Came here 20 years ago and had my first bottle of epic Chardonnay . To this day this is my fav on the island. We recently visited as a family and just had a grand time. Is it too much to pay for a plate of perfectly cooked opakapaka for $46, perhaps, but I am not complaining...

    (5)

  • LilStar D.

    The view was GORGEOUS! Although we couldn't get a reservation in until 8:30pm at night, we were still able to be seated facing directly at the sea. The moonlight reflecting off the ocean is definitely a sight for anyone to enjoy. The restaurant is on the pricey end with menu prices starting at $30 and up. My hubby and I both tried fish dishes and had the watermelon salad and the seafood corn chowder and the total bill came out to be $100 with tip included. The service was exceptional, both the water boy and the server were polite and informative with menu choices. I think there was also professional photographers being sent around to tables for photo ops that you have to purchase separately when requested?? Not sure, I only heard a few people ask for the photographer and to buy the photos. The food was delicious, and you also get unlimited bread and butter! The only low point of the entire meal experience was the price! :) Would definitely go back to this place if I can afford to every week! Hahaha :D jk

    (5)

  • Jeffrey B.

    Wonderful service - wonderful food - and best sunset view we've seen yet in Kauai! Expensive, however well worth it for a long delightful meal.

    (5)

  • Taren S.

    Oh I love this place...let me count the ways: 1. I got married here!! Amazing beautiful sunset wedding with great staff who made my day amazing!! 2. Food!! Oh so yummy! We had the hibiscus menu with Grilled Prawns with Guava Cocktail Sauce, Seafood Chowder, and Black Truffle Crusted Kauai Fresh Catch and Grilled Tiger Prawns with Filet Mignon served with Sundried Tomato Beurre Blanc, Maitre D' Butter, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus. I did not want the normal surf and turf because you can get that anywhere. Let me say good choice!! Food was melt in your mouth amazing. I also had a cocktail and appetizer hour with scallops, beef, and brie. All my guest were raving about the food. 3. The wine list!! They had some great wine. I did a pairing with my courses and I could not have been happier - or drunker : ) 4. The staff!! They planned everything. I am a very relaxed person who wanted no stress and they exceeded all my expectations. My flowers were gorgeous, the women who married us was so amazing. My waiters - great!! The photographer - wonderful. Oh and my musician, we loved him. The boys were getting him any drink he wanted. He was great! 5. The location!! GORGEOUS and AMAZING!! You cant beat the view or sunset here. To sum it all up I had the wedding of my dreams thanks to the beach house!! We are planning to come back every year to eat here, See you guys 03/07/2012 : )

    (5)

  • K W.

    Outstanding food inside a beautiful restaurant overlooking the ocean! We had lunch but we are definitely going back for dinner! The quality of the food is so much better than any of the other places we have eaten within the same price category. Just GO! You'll be glad that you did!

    (5)

  • sreeja s.

    What a place! It isn't too brightly lit from the outside so this helps you do some stargazing from outside. Loved it! Amazing service and great ambience. The menu has some very interesting things on it. I learnt from the waiter that fish also can be cooked differently i.e (rare, medium rare and medium). We had the scallops risotto and Mahi Mahi. Both the dishes were simply superb!

    (4)

  • Gloria E.

    We have been to the Beach House in the past but quit going because the food was good but not great. Very expanse for what you get. We decided to give it another try. The kitchen lost our order. The waitress was no where to be found. We then flagged down the manager and explained the situation to him. He then stated the kitchen was in error and expedited our order. When the food arrived it was rushed through the kitchen and was not very good at all. I took a few bites and left the rest. We were very disappointed since this was our last night on the island. It was the worst food we had. The manager did his best and did comp our meal and wine. He did apologized for the poor service. However, we will not return to the Beach House.

    (1)

  • Ruth L.

    This place is wonderful. The ambiance is breathtaking, set right on the ocean. The food is astounding--so fresh and so beautifully prepared and presented. The service is impeccable and professional. WE have been there many times, the most recent being my mother in law's 80th birthday. Flawless! Make a reservation in advance so as to catch the sunset.

    (5)

  • Amy B.

    The ambiance is lovely, the setting beautiful, the staff is very friendly, the service is impeccable, and the food is forgettable. Like other restaurants that are known for their views, that's what you come here for. Not that the food was bad at all, just not exceptional. We ordered the ceviche, which came in a half coconut, and the watermelon salad, both of which were very good. I had the seafood penne pasta, which was good but not quite as good as a similar dish I had at Postcards, and my boyfriend had the macadamia covered local fish, which was also good. We were completely stuffed by then and didn't order dessert, but our server brought us a dish of lappert's ice cream with an anniversary card signed by all of the staff! That was a really nice touch! With the open-air dining in front of the sunset, there are great photo ops. I wouldn't bother with the professional photographer--the picture that we asked our server to take of us was just as good! And didn't cost an extra $20! Overall, really good dining experience and worth a splurge!

    (4)

  • Cody J.

    This being our second trip to Kauai my wife and I were ridiculed by friends and family that we didn't try the Beach House on our first time on the Island two years ago and that we weren't true Kauai Foodies until we had made the pilgrimage. So we made a plan to go this time around and give it a try. Hell, the menu looked amazing and they offered a separate Vegan menu. Why not. Made a reservation for a table at sunset a couple weeks ahead just to make sure as we heard that this is the best place to watch the little glowing orb drop into the ocean on the Island. Walking into the restaurant I have to say I'll give them one thing, the view is spectacular. The front windows open up completely to give a open-air vibe. It's easy to see what they are selling here, the view. Five stars on first impression. How did we pass this up the first time we were on the Island? Maybe our friends were right and we were missing out on something magical... And this is where things take a nose dive pretty quick. I started with the Mai Tai (upgraded to the more expensive one on the waiters recommendation) and my wife got the Coconut Mojito. The drinks were okay, not stellar, nothing to come back for. We decided to share the House Ceviche and the Thai Inspired Crab Cakes to start (we may have broken Vegan a tad, when in Rome, right?) Noticing none of the vegan entrees that were mentioned on the website were on the menu we inquired about it to our waiter who stumbled a little in trying to explain what the vegan dishes were (probably doesn't get many questions on it, no biggie, we're used to it) and eventually pointed to the 'Grilled Hawaiian Catch' on the menu and said "it's-grilled-tofu-with-that". We mentioned that we did see an actual menu on the site, he walked off and brought the vegan sheet back and to our surprise it actually was the same with the fish being replaced with the Tofu. But for the $6 difference between the two ($32 for the Tofu) it must be pretty amazing we thought, knowing what Tofu actually goes for compared to fish my wife was expecting something she hadn't tried before in a vegan dish. I decided to carry on with the fish and got the Wasabi Crusted Fresh Island Catch - I believe it was Ono. At $40 for the market price it did seem a bit high since we're surrounded by water and it's a pretty common Hawaiian game fish, but again from what I had heard about this place it was some of 'the best meals of their lives' I figured we were in for a treat.Ordered a couple glasses of wine after politely declining purchasing a bottle instead (...seeing a trend here?) and watched the sunset. Appetizers arrived quickly and it was easy to tell why. The crab cakes had obviously just been re-heated. Soggy, no flavor, and the 'Thai inspiration' was the julienned veggies on top. I don't think we saw a single piece of crab at all. While you could at least see the fish in the Ceviche, it looked like it was hacked with a machete with no uniformity. Most of it definitely had not been marinating long enough and was quite bland and they missed the avocado altogether. My wife's main consisted a bed of stick to your ribs black rice you could seal a crack in a sidewalk with under four of the largest slabs of grilled semi-firm tofu I have ever seen. No flavor (Chef hint: tofu is perfect for a marinade, it's vegan cooking 101) and a portion this size would feed a small family. The red curry sauce was lacking in everything and sat as a translucent pool in the bottom of the dish. Less can be more if done right and this was definitely not. I can see why some people frown on tofu if they are fed something like this, especially for that price. My Ono wasn't much better. The Beurre Blanc was bland, the fish was cooked decently but was completely lost in the Wasabi Crust that came off more as a slimy coating then anything without a single touch of heat or kick. I understand you don't want to overpower the fish but at least give something? From the overly up-selling "Hi-Welcome-To-The-Beach-House-Can-I-Offer-You-A-­Nine-Dollar-Bottle-Of-Water-Before-You-Are-Seated' robotic waiter, to the guy roaming the around with the camera with the clipboard of pictures of families smiling from a beach asking to take your picture for a fee in front of the sunset (does he work there?). Everything felt forced and the staff were only out to up their tips for the night. You can feel that the Beach House has been hit by the economy as much as anyone. But instead of adapting to a changing market it's still trying to put up airs of affluence without actually delivering as it once may have done. That or it's catering to the older Poipu crowd who's taste-buds have long since given up and they equate a good meal to it's price tag. I could write an entire rant on this but would not fit in the 5001 character allowance. In summary: Foodie's beware, Vegan or not! If you want a romantic view of a sunset grab a bottle of wine and head to Poipu beach instead.

    (1)

  • julie b.

    overall, our food experience on Kauai was mediocre-the places seem to be all overpiced and mediocre-beach house unfortunately was no exception-yet I must say when we expressed our concerns to the manager he reduced our tab without us even asking so it's very clear they want to do it right. Drinks-we ordered umbrella drinks and they were completely watered down -all mix and no rum-- Food-i ordered pork chops with bok choy. Choy was overcooked like it had been boiled and had no flavor. chops were rubbery and tough and too salty. Crab cakes appetizer was very good. Dessert-molten choclate tart with 2 types of sauces was very good Waiter-provided excellent service Hostess--very poor. Attitude for miles. unwelcoming. we had reservations and were still told to sit in the bar and wait--we had to chase her down to ask why the wait-she could have cared less-they need to either re-train the hostess or get someone who knows how to run the house right. Reservation taker--horrible --ridiculously so--so curt she practically slammed the phone in my ear--it was more about what she wouldn't do rather than what she could do-can't promise a good table, can't promise no waiting-and acted like she was doing me a big favor to take my reservation. "take it or leave it" View-great The noise level here is very loud--I wouldn't call it romantic at that noise level.

    (2)

  • Kristen K.

    My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Kauai and my aunt gave us a dinner at The Beach House as a wedding gift. It was not a restaurant we would have chosen for ourselves, however we are so glad we were given this gift. We had a reserved table at the open sliding doors where we could see the sunset from our table. We stepped outside and walked over to the water at sunset. The food was delicious. The staff was courteous and efficient. Our water glasses never went empty (that all we had to drink). But the best part of our evening, by far, was our waitress Veronica. She presented the specials to us with such enthusiasm it was like a performance. She was attentive and friendly but didn't overstay her welcome. When we asked her to take our picture, she actually spent time posing us. I've never had a waiter do that before. If you are looking for a nice dinner on the island, this is the place. Make your reservation ahead of time and ask for a full ocean view for sunset. You will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Camille C.

    The view of the sunset from the beach house is beautiful but you don't have to eat at this overpriced restaurant to enjoy it. Unfortunately, everyone comes here to watch the sunset so if you don't arrival early you're likely to miss the sunset just looking for parking. On to the beach house, their mango mama cocktail and fresh bread are amazing but for the price of the fresh fish entree I was expecting to be blown away and instead I was disappointed. I'm sad to say this place is overpriced and overrated but having said that I might come back to eat pupus and drink at the bar.

    (3)

  • jessica w.

    You are paying for the amazing sunset, not the food or service. We made reservations a few weeks in advance to secure dining during sunset. Upon arrival, we were greeted and seated immediately. However, our request for a table around the perimeter wasn't granted (despite having called in advance). Our server was very impersonal, and the primary reason for the 2 star rating. We ordered the watermelon salad and the organic greens salad; both were refreshing. Then we sat. And sat. No drink refills (they charge you for soda refills which is primarily melted ice). We sat some more, to the point where my dining companion asked if we were being Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher. About an hour after we placed our dinner order, we finally caught our server's eye and he insincerely apologized that our food was taking so long. He thought "You must have gotten behind a large party" was an acceptable response. 15-20 minutes later, our food arrived and it was mediocre. I'd expect something closer to outstanding for $40/ plate (we ordered fish dishes). Side note: When I asked for lime for my water, the server brought the slices out in his hand and placed them on a coaster on the table. I can say this may be the first time limes have been served on a hand vs a plate. I'd expect a little more from this establishment. When we asked for our bill, the server didn't apologize or try to make a better impression. We wouldn't go back ... there are better restaurants in the area. Our experience was pretty consistent with the other 1-2 star ratings on Yelp.

    (2)

  • Kayla R.

    We popped in for drinks at sunset and ended up having a most delightful meal. The view was wonderful and our server was genuine and friendly, she really made the whole experience great. Yummy appetizers, we had the seared ahi poke and a beet salad, then each of us tried a different fresh catch of the day. I loved the macadamia nut encrusted mahi mahi and my partner thoroughly enjoyed his wasabi encrusted opacapaca. We shared a side of Brussels sprouts and were too full to finish, let alone eat dessert, and enjoyed a pleasant pino grigio from Italy. A wonderful experience, especially since we did not have reservations, and we had a wonderful view of a beautiful sunset.

    (4)

  • Brandon H.

    This is a "must visit" place when you're in Kauai. Order seafood and go at sunset. We had an amazing dinner at The Beach House. The macadamia nut crusted mahi-mahi was incredible and the seared ono was also amazing. Our server **Veronica** was also so nice. Beyond the coloring supplies, she went out of her way to make our toddler feel welcome. She sang to him and even did a little dance that helped him calm down so we could enjoy our dinner and watch the sunset in this romantic setting... That said, may have been even more romantic had we left the little guy with our friends or a sitter, but hey, now he's had macadamia nut crusted mahi-mahi at The Beach House, too!

    (5)

  • Brad B.

    The location is amazing..........the food mediocre.. I had the fish tacos and my husband had the "catch of the day". My husband left there hungry. For decent fish tacos and nice atmosphere, try Kieokos.

    (3)

  • rachel p.

    yes, the view is awesome. IF you go at sunset and get one of the good tables along the perimeter of the restaurant. after the sun goes down tho it's just a regular old restaurant, wants to be super classy but kind of lacks any sort of distinct personality. we thought the food was perfectly fine, but nothing special really and i think they want it to be one of the fine dining options. but we found this pretty much everywhere we ate. coming from SF/oakland caliber dining, the food in kauai is just ok. the husband ordered their version of poke, which came slightly seared and wasn't as tasty is when it's raw. i had the watermelon salad which i really enjoyed. it came with four or five large slices of fresh, juicy melon, some salad greens and carmelized macadamia nuts. it's a yummy salad, but not amazing. we shared the duck w/ garlic mashed potatoes & asparagus which was just ok. you get literally 2 spears of asparagus with this dish and the duck could have been a bit more tender and juicy. our server was a super personable guy and i think he knew we weren't out for an ultra romantic meal cause he would stop by sometimes just to say hi and we chatted with him about the bay area a bit. overall, it's a fine restaurant, but not going to blow your mind.

    (3)

  • Fontane L.

    This place has pros and cons... I'm glad we went, but not sure that I'd go again. If you want to come, make sure to call before your trip to get a reservation by the window during the sunset (~6:30pm in winter). Pros: - GORGEOUS views! - romantic setting - good was solid, with generous portions Cons: - pricey, expect that you're paying extra for the view - mai tai was terrible (got the regular one, not the top shelf...which may have been the problem) On the whole, I'm the type of person who would have preferred to pick up some food for a picnic on the beach to watch the sunset rather than pay extra for the view. All in all, a worthwhile experience, but I can't say that I even remember the food that well? Though I do remember feeling way stuffed... :P

    (3)

  • Pao L.

    What a memorable dinner for me! 1. My husband and I were there celebrating our 1 yr wedding anniversary.. couldn't have asked for me! We went for dinner during sunset and it was just so beautiful. The restaurant has the best view on the island. If you want to have sunset dinner, make sure to call in advance for reservations. 2. I had raw fish for the first time - WHOOOHOO! My husband was so proud of me. We ordered the Seared Island Fresh Ahi Poke as recommended by the waiter.

    (5)

  • Jenny P.

    Not really a fan of this place. We made a reservation for 8:15, which was perfect for us. The problem was that we weren't able to get seated until 8:45. When checking in, the hostess was bothered that I interrupted her conversation on what her plans were for later that night. I tried to hide my annoyance after we were finally seated, and our server was fantastic. Very attentive, very friendly, explained all of the specials, and had bread to us quickly (she could see the hunger in my eyes!). I ordered a glass of bubbles and it came out warm. Meh. But the server replaced it very quickly, which was nice. Overall the food was just ok. My fiancee enjoyed his fish special, and mine was nothing to write home about either. Won't return. I wish we would've just spent the money at RumFire at the Sheraton instead!

    (2)

  • Chris M.

    Top notch romantic place to eat on the south shore of Kauai. I've been dining/drinking here for more than a decade & highly recommend for newcomers. You can select a more formal dining experience with a reservation made at least two weeks out, or drop-in for the bar & lanai area for more informal dining (be patient for seating or arrive early (4:30 pm). No tank tops here...but casual island attire is welcomed. I prefer the appetizer menu - beet salad and Ahi sashimi on 2/25/14 was superb. Corn chowder excellent as well. Also spent Valentine's there and had the Opakaopaka & the Beef entrée. Favorite deserts: Banana Foster's or Chocolate Tartlet. The manager, Tim, was very accommodating to my needs and service in general has been excellent. Great place to propose, get married or renew your vows. Location, location mixed with great food and service. Value for the price is appropriate.

    (5)

  • Danielle M.

    Now this place will leave an impression and most likely an unforgettable memory of the sunset. My husband and I arrived here for drinks and appetizers right before sunset. We sat at the bar facing the water and the sun. My husband drank a large number of Mai Tai's and I stuck with my Pinot Nior. We ordered the Freshi Ahi Tuna and sat back watching the Ocean and the sun kiss the ocean good night. Another mystical experience in Hawaii. I strongly recommend coming here if you're visiting Hawaii. The sunset here seems to be extremely special. Definitely one of the best I ever experienced.

    (5)

  • Lillian L.

    Great cocktail and appetizers, can't beat the view! Didn't have a reservation, so we got there around 5:00 to stake out a place at the bar. Got two perfect seats facing west so we could hang out, enjoy some cocktails, and wait for the sunset. I had the Lilikoi mojito at the recommendation of our friendly waitress Alexandra -- delicious! Between 3:00 and 5:30, the restaurant is closed and they serve a limited menu at the bar, but their limited menu is delicious and we made our whole meal out of "pupus" and cocktails. We had the ceviche, crab cakes, ahi roll, and argula salad with goat cheese, tomatoes, mac nuts, etc. We ordered all of our waitress' recommendations, and we enjoyed everything we had. Our bill was only $100 (before tip) - not bad for 4 cocktails and 4 appetizers. We skipped dessert there in favor of going to Keoki's Paradise for their famous salted caramel hula pie. Don't leave Kauai without checking out the Beach House at sunset or the amazing hula pie at Keoki's.

    (5)

  • Gail L.

    The wait staff was rude and arrogant. The recommended seafood dinners were inedible. The Calamari appetizer was the best part of our experience. We read about what a great Zagat rated restaurant this was. Obviously, things have changed! If you are looking for a view and don't care about friendly or professional people waiting on you or the taste of the food, come here.

    (1)

  • Edita P.

    We dinned here the last night we were on the island and it's at a gorgeous location, beautiful sunset (fyi beach where the restaurant is located has very good snorkeling). We shared the calamari appetizer, which was awesome. I ordered the Mahi Mahi which was very good, but not the greatest and my husband ordered the seasfood pasta plate, which was also very good. We also shared the flowerless chocolate cake with ice cream, which took a while to come out (they warned us) but it was delicious. Having said that, I think this place is a bit too pricey for what it offers (but I guess that's anything on the islands of HI for you) and for a seafood restaunt right on the beach, I thought I would be more impressed with the seafood. Nevertheless we left satisfied, and a lot of it had to do with the gorgeous view.

    (4)

  • Andy L.

    Amazing location for sunset dining, great food and service. Pricey, but good for a fancy meal.

    (5)

  • Doreen L.

    Beautiful artwork and decor. However, I didn't think I'd have to rent a piece OD artwork with the price of my salad for lunch!!! I ordered fish tacos and told the server that I'm allergic to spicy food. He said they were not spiced and would let the chef know of my concerns. My husband ordered a spinach salad and the server talked him into adding fish to it. Not only could I not eat the fish tacos (and only two of them), my husband and I switched our food. He loves spiced food and said they were almost too much for him to handle! The tacos were $17 and the salad was $23!!! With lemonade and a beer, it was $51 ... And this was only lunch!!! They don't even have a happy hour!!! Stay away unless you're willing to give your 1st-born as a deposit for walking through the door. Can you imagine how much dinner could cost for just two people???

    (2)

  • Darrin P.

    Ahi was cooked perfectly. Great dinning and drinks right on water. Bread was great. Coming back soon.

    (5)

  • A S.

    Service was excellent, thanks to Josh and Nate! Both were remarkable. Beach House is fortunate to have both of them.

    (5)

  • Richard C.

    Now I have to give the disclaimer that there is new management so that might be why I didn't offer 4 stars. Pros: amazing view of sunlit clouds and surfers. Lucked out with a very experienced/ fun waitress (Kristy), who knew her menu and totally sold us on scallops which you could have sold me as lobster they were so tender. Friendly and reasonably priced valet. Manager checked in on us. Cons: food was priced a bit high for the overall quality. We had a few staff who were new and friendly, but honestly told us they had not yet tasted much of the wine/food. I feel that if you put an employee at the bar they should know the wine. Not his fault in my opinion. Also the hostess and other bartender seemed rushed and were either robotic or not quickly attentive. Summary: stellar view but dated decor, good food overall, but priced a bit too high.?inexperienced managers? I had a nice time, but probably wouldn't return.

    (3)

  • Amy X.

    The Beach House was incredible. Everything about our experience was perfect. However our reservation was for 8:30pm, so we didn't get to see the sunset or anything, but it WAS the only available time when I called in earlier that day. So I think we're lucky enough to even get a reservation because I hear this place gets booked. The restaurant itself is really big. They have a separate room for guests that are waiting and if you don't feel like being trapped in there, you can take a stroll along their bright green lawn and look out into the crashing waves against the rocks. This is also a great opportunity for taking pictures! We finally got seated and we got a table right in front of the ocean view. Score! Our waitress was very kind and helpful in our ordering. We were trying to order the bruschetta for appetizer and she straight up told us, "Don't order the bruschetta." What a homegirl. Instead she told us to get the Crispy Crab Ahi Roll. And we didn't bother second guessing her. She was very detailed about some of the entrees too, mostly the fish ones. I was set on ordering the Macadamia Buttered Fresh Fish and after she told us the fish for that entree was Hamachi, and that when it's cooked, the texture is kinda hard, not like how it is when prepared for sashimi, I decided to go for the Sashimi Grade Ahi instead. The Crispy Crab Ahi Roll was delicious. So glad we listened to the waitress! And my entree was even more delicious. If you are an Ahi fan, this is your entree. This piece of fish is super fresh. And it went very well with the mashed potatoes too. Lastly, the DESSERT. We were in dessert heaven for a good 10 minutes. We had the Bananas Foster and the Molten Chocolate Cake. The Bananas Foster was AMAZING. Banana, caramel, LAPPERTS ice cream, and puffiness all in one spoon. And the Molten Chocolate Cake was divine. Chocolate cake with a warm oozing chocolate reservoir and again topped with LAPPERTS ice cream. We killed everything so fast that we didn't even notice the espresso creme at the corner of the plate until everything was gone. Danggit, but regardless, it was still hella good.

    (5)

  • Jon A.

    Amazing food and location. We ordered the crab cakes and Ahi rolls, both were excellent. Following that with Filet and Ahi. The mash potato with the Ahi is just amazing. Everything was cooked perfectly rare, to our liking. Best of all the waiter was very knowledgeable, having worked here for years. If you want to enjoy a champagne on a budget go for the Domaine ste Michelle, it's excellent

    (5)

  • Freddie M.

    Service wonderful, my main dish lamb-mediocre too much Dijon mustard sauce, garlic mashed were missing the garlic. The wife's mahimahi was great. Desserts-bananas foster good. Carrot Cake was weak, icing delicious.

    (3)

  • Kim J.

    Good food, though not cheap. You figure part of what you're meal price goes to is the view. Make a reservation for sunset hours and you will not be disappointed (well, you will if its a cloudy rainy day). So glad they added the flood lights out on the lawn for picture taking, makes a huge difference. This was the first dinner we had as a married couple on our honeymoon, so it will always be a special place to us.

    (4)

  • Melissa D.

    Go for the views. Good food, great service. We will be back.

    (4)

  • Travis W.

    When you are on vacation, you sometimes have to leave your wallet at your timeshare, blissfully leap into certain pleasures, close your eyes and let the experience swirl you away. This is one such experience. From the moment you sit down to the when you leave, this place captivates. They move slow here. This is done on purpose. You are able to savor the intricate delicacies of the food, the views, and the gorgeous blue eyes of your date. So don't expect to be rushed. The food is a work of art and the taste takes you away to local flavors done real well. The food was so fresh my fish probably made plans that morning to see its kids' dance recital, but ended up on my plate instead. Tell them you are celebrating something, and the entire staff will sign a card for you. Much nicer than a bunch of servers embarrassing you with their out of key singing. Finally, I must speak of the banana foster. The carmel tastes so good, if you were a banana you would leave your bunch and be a foster child just to swim in this golden goodness. It will be the best desert you have probably ever passed your drooling tongue. In summary... A cool Hawaiian breeze coupled with a stunning sunset and a banana foster might end you up in the hospital from pure awesomeness. For I think your mortal body just partook in something a soul refined by death should only experience-simply put: Heaven.

    (5)

  • EJ A.

    I've had wonderful meals here in the past, but I have to give a negative review based on the event coordination aspect of this establishment. Exorbitant prices, impersonal service, and complete lack of flexibility (menus, setup, times, etc.) make this one of the most over-priced and least-receptive establishments I've ever encountered. You're paying serious $$$ for the location and sacrificing quality and service -- which is a ridiculous notion in Hawai'i. Instead, check out Plantation Gardens or the McBryde National Tropical Botanical Gardens for a more personal (and just as memorable) experience.

    (1)

  • L S.

    Great service. Nice view. The food is good, but not extraordinary.

    (2)

  • G L.

    This is a tough review.... my wife actually chose this restaurant from a friend's recommendation. The view is NICE, but we didn't get the window tables, which was a little disappointing, as we arrived early. I chose a fish dish and it definitely seemed undercooked to me (I've read some similar reviews here). They were more than accommodating, and I chose a pork chop instead. It was quite tasty, and I really did enjoy it. My wife wasn't quite as crazy about her selection, but again, it's what you order. I am guessing their specialty is their meat dishes over fish. So, the food is hit and miss, my second selection was great, and my first was very disappointing. I didn't think the prices were outrageous for the dishes as some reviewers have mentioned. Would I return? Possibly... I'd either get there for a window table, or else make a reservation 30 minutes after sunset, and stand outside watching the surfers, the sunset, and the beautiful ocean, and then enjoy an uninterrupted dinner afterwards.

    (3)

  • Kari D.

    So we are in Kauai trying to find some form of decent food - there are but a few places that provide food that is worth consuming and this is one of them Yes, its very pricey, but hey, you are on an island in the Pacific Ocean people so you gotta anti-up. We had two cobb salads, one with shrimp and the other with avocado and two ice teas. $80.00 with tip. Hubby was not very happy, but I was thrilled - I FINALLY got a decent meal on the island. You are right on the ocean, viewing paradise - its worth it. I read reviews on poor service. We went early and they were not busy but I can say the service was very good. So if you need a good meal in a beautiful venue, choose the Beach House.

    (4)

  • Melissa B.

    The food was great, however, the service was awful for how expensive the menu is. We had reservations at 7:45, checked in five minutes early and were told they were running a few minutes behind. Fine. We weren't seated for another 20 minutes. Once we were seated, it was another 20 minutes till our waiter bothered to come over. By then, we were annoyed, thirsty, and hungry. When I asked him to tell me about the menu, he just snapped that there were no specials. Um, ok, mind telling me what all the fish is since they all say "catch of the day"? Overall, our waiter acted like we were putting him out, even though we were the ones waiting 40 minutes past our reservation time to even be helped. Like I said, the food was great and prepared perfectly. If I was rating the food only, it'd get 4-5 stars. However, I'm not sure if $30-40 entrees were worth the horrible service we had, which ruined our whole experience.

    (2)

  • Joseph R.

    Polarizing place not really sure what to think. Maybe that's why I'm writing my very first Yelp review. We found parking across the street and went in through what we thought was the main door as it seemed to be getting the most traffic and the rest of the building looked like it housed other shops. The door opened up to the dining room/kitchen. WTF? We walked around the corner to the hostess as the staff looked at us like we were mental for coming in that way in the first place. I went to the main door. It doubles as the door for some jewelry gallery or something. No wonder, we didn't walk over that way because that part of the building looked like said gallery. Whatever...just seat me at my table. We had a rez and only waited a couple minutes. Good, okay...awkward start, but okay. Walking through the restaurant you notice the decor. C minus. The place is plain and covered with nice paintings - if you're on mushrooms. They're all done by the same artist and it's like they're trying to make up for the blandness by blasting you with color. No, no, no, these paintings don't fit at all with this restaurant or what it's trying to be. They look like they should be in an elementary school or a children's hospital. Whatevs, on to the views... People on this site keep talking about the incredible ocean views...look, this place has a nice sunset view but it's nothing special compared to many oceanfront restaurants in the Hawaiian islands. It probably has the nicest sunset view in the Poipu area, I'll give it that. We had a 7pm rez and got a decent table inside, in the middle of the restaurant (second rung from the windows). I guess you should be there for the first seating if you want the tables closest to the water. There was a large group of people taking up all the tables in the outside area. They were there for some sort of party and were standing around mingling in between their tables, which of course, obstructed our view. It was pretty obnoxious for the first part of our meal until they finally decided to sit. Okay, fine, we came at the wrong time. The service was decent. The water boy kept our glasses full the entire time...he was there often and was very eager to fill up my glass. I like this as I drink water like it's going out of style, but some people might find the constant presence as somewhat annoying. Our waitress was okay she went through the motions, nothing special. We ordered some soups and salads which were good and then we waited for our entrees... ........and then we waited some more.......and then we waited some more.......... Now, I'm a pretty easygoing customer but after about 40 minutes of waiting I started showing my displeasure by putting my elbow on the table and leaning my head in my left hand and rapping my right hand fingers on the table. Our waitress didn't really come over to console us on the wait time. I think she was a bit embarrassed herself, but she should have checked up on us. During this time they tried to sell us stuff which was pretty tacky. They asked if we'd like a professional picture taken, and then some lady came around selling leis. I asked if the lei came with my dinner. Unfortunately they don't. Now I don't remember ever walking out on a restaurant in my life, but after after about 45-50 minutes of waiting, we started having the discussion. I was just about to tell these people "forget the entrees, we're just gonna go over to Puka Dog" when the food showed up. I let the waitress know that I was just about to eat the soles of my shoes and she apologized and had the manager come over. The manager said he was sorry but it wasn't very sincere. At the very least, this guy should have offered us a free dessert. I must say the entrees were excellent and that's where the place gets it's two stars. We had the pesto tomato Ono, the scallops, the lamb and the seafood pasta and all were amazing. The shrimp, the scallops and the fish were all cooked perfectly. However, part of the reason they were so amazing was that they used rich butter/creme sauces...how could you go wrong with something so bad for you. Also, I don't think I'm alone when I say that the best white fish on the islands is Opah and the Beach House didn't have it. Kinda odd for a place that is supposed to be the best restaurant on the island. Still, I must say again that the food we had was excellent. The problem during the meal itself was that I had such a sour taste in my mouth from the wait that I just wanted to get out of there. I was so hungry that I wolfed down the food and when the waitress came back and started handing us the dessert menus we told her not to bother, paid the bill, and left. So to wrap it up: great food and a good view isn't enough to offset a horrendous wait time for the amount of money you're paying... I'd recommend Keoki's Paradise over this place.

    (2)

  • Kristin P.

    This was our "fancy night out" in Kauai, where we mostly focused on consuming as much mac salad as possible. No mac salad here but pretty nice dishes and good service. Not to mention the stellar view. Its unusual to have a view of the ocean that's prefaced by grass. The green lawn surrounding the Beach House gives it a nice look-- and is a nice place to lounge during the day. We focused our meal on the fish dishes (the crab cakes were recommended and were quite good, albeit served a bit lukewarm) and finished with a mediocre strawberry pie special. We had a 7:45 reservation but came early for a mai-tai and to watch the sunset at the bar. By the time we finished our meal we were pretty much the only people in the restaurant, so like the rest of Kauai, things quiet down pretty early. Definitely a must-stop restaurant while staying in Poipu, although I'm not sure I'd travel from the North shore for it.

    (4)

  • Kathy D.

    The location is great, the food is terrible and the service is spotty. Went there for drink and decided to go back for an early dinner. We had to order off the appetizer menu and tried the ceviche. Wow, it was so bad! Everyone's order was terrible. Go for a drink, but avoid the food!

    (2)

  • Jessica H.

    With the exception of the view, this place was a big disappointment. I might have given it the third star, had I not been so looking forward to it. We arrived early and grabbed seats in the bar to await our table, watching the surfers and the double-wedding taking place out front. That part was fun. However, we had trouble flagging down a waiter to take a drink order and, when we did, he was unable to answer the one question we asked about the drink menu. When we got called for our table, they tried to bury the pair of us in the back at a table for four with no view. We requested to be moved and ended up in a nice spot with the view everyone loves so much. Kauai doesn't have the same oceanview dining coverage as Waikiki or something, so it's true that this is a remarkable place to eat. So, yay for the view. Too bad about the food and service. Rather than going over every bit of what went wrong, I'm going to call out two things: 1. I didn't know a watermelon salad could be bland. 2. A server should never leave people without forks for so long that the sauce congeals on their $37 piece of fish. That about sums it up. I was psyched about the much-discussed chocolate cake for a week, but we left without dessert because I was actually afraid of being further disappointed. Fortunately, Lapperts always comes through with the sweet stuff. If you're still reading and you're determined to eat here, here's my recommendation: Skip the dining room. The entrees weren't that good and you pay a huge premium for the view. Instead, have pupus and mai tais in the bar, where almost all the seats catch the ocean view, and save yourself the money. The staff might as well ignore you for less.

    (2)

  • Teresa D.

    The view and service were great.. However hostess was rude and doesn't know how too run the front door!!! I am i'n the business so I know how it works!! Our reservation were for 6pm.. We checked i'n at 5:40 and she told us they would come and find us!!! Wrong!!! We were sitting just next too the hostess stand i'n the lobby area!! We got up too see why they hadn't seated us!! A couple in front of us had checked i'n way after us and were sat on the patio immediately!!! Excuse me we were waiting!! Not to mention that was the last patio table!!!! AWSOME right!!! So she sits us at a crapy table with a obstructing view!!! Our waiter was great but the food was soso!!! There are alot better places i'n Kauai with beautiful views!! Don't waste your time here!!!

    (2)

  • Cadence C.

    The sunset views are beautiful. But the food: Crab cake (thats right, ONE crab cake for 14 bucks) was delicious Battered fried calamari-- don't. Awful. Market Price Mahi was pretty good. Pork chops-- forget it. Scallops-- four pieces served on a plate but good. There's a nice outdoor grass area where you can go out and take pix. Other customers around me kept trying to flag me down to order food. I am Asian and kinda tan and wear colorful Hollister clothes hmm :/

    (2)

  • don M.

    We stopped by about 5.30 pm last night to have a cocktail and check the place out as some Yelpers were less than enamoured with the place. We had a primo table out on the patio facing the water. After working our way through great Majestic Mai Tais we decided to stay for dinner. The food was good, the service measured but very acceptable, and of course the view unbeatable. Prices were comparable with Red Salt and Merriman's but the location of the Beach House is hard to beat. Worth the money.

    (5)

  • Kevin C.

    Go for the view, but definitely not the food. We made reservations and got there rather early to catch the sunset in the bar. The view was great and were very happy with our foofoo drinks. A few minutes before our reservation time a couple came and sat next to us. They seated us on time, however the other couple got a great table by the window and we got some crappy table with no view. We complained and even offered to wait to get a better table but the hostess just kept making excuses. Strike #1. We decided to order some appetizers and wait on the main course (good call in retrospect). They were not very happy about that and tried their best to get us to order the entire meal at once. After the table debacle, we were not in the mood to let them dictate our meal. Strike #2 We ordered the ahi bruschetta and the ceviche, which came before the bread, but after our water had been topped off several times. The ceviche was overpowered with cilantro (but my wife liked it). The ahi was badly overcooked and was dry and tough and was smeared with pesto which was just nasty. Even my wife didn't like this one. The ciabatta bread was rather nice, so the plate went back mostly as it came, sans the bread. Strike #3. I was still rather hungry after not eating those. After a second review of the menu, we decided nothing else looked good, and we were looking forward to a walk on the beach instead of eating. We did venture into dessert and were happy we did. The banana foster was great. I do have to give credit to our waiter (Marvin?) who was pretty attentive and pleasant. But alas, even he could not undo the horrible hostesses and really crappy food. In short

    (1)

  • Colleen H.

    Our second favorite restaurant on the island... Be sure to make reservations to watch that sunrise! Be prepared for the mad photo scramble as the sun dips down past the water.... there is something ironic about a bunch of restaurant goers scrambling to the lawn for pictures.. Great food! great staff!

    (4)

  • Katie M.

    Great view! Awesome for lunch! Sign up for Snuba in the morning and then have a wonderful lunch watching others enjoy the fun. Like most restaurants with great views in Kauai, it is expensive, but the food is good.

    (4)

  • Michael M.

    Best place for a wonderful meal in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Wonderful sunset views. The food and drink choices were excellent, and the service was beyond compare. Very fresh, mostly local sources for ingredients. Parking is poor, and recommend the valet parking (it's only $3). Reservations are important, as the chance of just walking in at any time in the evening is iffy. Definitely one of the nicer places to find a nice, relaxing meal in comfortable surroundings.

    (5)

  • Wayne K.

    The Food Network calls The Beach House one of the most romantic restaurants in the world. Everything stops for the photo opp at the evening sunset. The asian fusion, island dishes are excellent. Everything is fresh nicely seasoned, prepared and presented. It is a must stop for visitors to Kauai. But once you've been there, you can say "done that, been there." If they did not have the sunset, they would get 4 stars. A well shaken martini gets warm, way too fast so order all drinks with ice. Desserts are very good and some people will be happy with just the sunset and dessert.

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    Very disappointed :( I only give a star for the setting. The sunset was beautiful. We went there to celebrate our anniversary and wished we hadn't. The night started off very awkward when the host brought us to our seats with our drinks, then a random man who looked very mad came over and put coasters under our glasses then proceeded to chew out the host near us for not putting coasters down. We are assuming that man was a manger. He should have talked to his staff in private in a nicer manner. The prices were outrageously high! We ordered the filet mignon which was tiny for $40 and wasn't even local beef. When we asked why they didn't serve local beef they said it was because it doesn't taste good because the cows are grass fed.? The side potatoes were bland. We asked to split the entree and the waitress gave us a hard time about it and said they would charge us $5 extra, and she tried convincing us not to. When we finally got our entree I asked for an extra plate and she just gave me a funny look and walked away, so I just went ahead and used my tiny butter plate. We also got a Caesar salad that was luke warm. We asked for beets on the side and the waitress said we could not get them on the side that we had to get the whole beet salad. I feel that the waitress wanted us to order more than we wanted for a large tip...well with that behavior she didn't deserve it. If your looking for a nice romantic dinner out, this is definitely not the place.

    (1)

  • Annie F.

    5 stars for the view! Beautiful sunset, and you get to see a bunch of surfers do cool rides. 4 stars for the drinks & service. They offer to take your picture at the end of the meal! 3 stars for the food (nothing outstanding in my opinion). Very nice for a family dinner, and one of the better restaurants on the south shore, however, I would save the money and go for drinks only, and have your fancy dinner elsewhere (like Merriman's, Josselin's, or somewhere else on the island like Bar Acuda, Oasis, etc.).

    (4)

  • Jill M.

    This is one of those local legends that had its heyday back in your parents' day, and they (or your grandparents) love to come here and reminisce, but the menu and quality haven't kept up with the competition. I wouldn't have eaten here based on the Yelp reviews, but it was my birthday and my husband kept seeing all the reviews giving the Beach House the "Most Romantic" award so we thought we might as well try it. To their credit, we got a late reservation the day before Valentine's day and were seated at a lovely outdoor table (too dark to see the ocean). But we were completely underwhelmed. The drinks were watered down and not fresh--they tasted like they were made from a mix. The menu was kind of boring, as was the food. My husband ordered the beet salad, which we assumed would be a local favorite but the flavor of truffle salt/oil completely overpowered the dish. It was terrible. The calamari appetizer was good, but that's the only decent dish we had. We both had unremarkable fish dishes. A restaurant like this ought to try a little harder with their macadamia crusted fish. This is type type of preparation I expect to get on the mainland as a tribute to Hawaiian cuisine. For a dish made in Hawaii, it had better be spectacular, but it wasn't. Not even close. Our service was good initially but the waiter started to disappear for longer and longer periods as the meal progressed. I give them a couple stars for easy parking (valet), prompt seating, and a free birthday sundae complete with candle and card. But it was the most disappointing meal of our trip and we won't eat here again.

    (2)

  • Kari S.

    From their website... The Beach House Restaurant on Kauai is well-known to residents and visitors for its spectacular oceanfront setting along the island's south shore. At The Beach House, this team has nurtured a winning formula that melds gracious Hawaiian service and innovative Pacific Rim Cuisine in its unbeatable location. Along with The Beach House's famous sunset views, it's equally easy to get swept away by Chef Todd Barrett's creative twists on island favorites. Take a slice of paradise, mix well with a generous helping of island hospitality and a bounty of Hawaiian flavors, and you'll discover what nourishes the soul and brings you back for seconds. My DH and I ate here for our 10th Anniversary dinner and it was amazing. We ate at the 6 pm seating and had a to die for table that came with an amazing view! Our waiter was so nice, helpful and made great suggestions off the menu. We ate: -Thai Beef Bundle - butter leaf lettuce, chili lime dressing, spicy miso dipping sauce -Seafood Corn Chowder - crab, fresh fish, chives, sherry -Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi with a citrus aka miso sauce - Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin topped with maître d' butter, served with roasted Yukon gold potatoes and grilled asparagus - Hawaiian Chocolate Haupia Cake - chocolate cake layered with Hawaiian coconut custard - Peach Mojito - Super Yum Everything was amazingly tasty! I loved every bite of the Mahi Mahi. They were so nice and brought us a complementary dessert and card for our anniversary. We felt the pricing was really reasonable considering we were on Kauai. The Beach House is a must stop if you are ever on Kauai!

    (4)

  • John B C.

    Far and away the worst and most needlessly expensive meal we had in a week's stay on the island. While service was attentive (to the point of being unctuous, actually) and the sunset stunning, the food was appalling. It's like a time capsule from the 1990's, with every piece of fish soaking in a beurre blanc. One salad came with packaged croutons, the other had watermelon marinating in bottled raspberry vinaigrette. This is not a restaurant familiar with the farm to table movement. It's a throwback to when portion size equaled quality. Head to Red Salt or even Tidepools for a more sophisticated experience. Better yet, stop by Koloa Fish Market for simply prepared but delicious food!

    (1)

  • Megan O.

    Can I give them a 10 star review? Have nothing but good things to say about this place. our waiter was a total surfer dude but totally professional. you could tell all the waiters were friends outside of the restaurant which was cute. setting was phenomenal -- call ahead as early as you can to get a table by the window -- you do not want to get stuck in one of the tables off to the side. So what did I say -- CALL AHEAD! Ok so anyway, the food here rocks. I loved the ahi tuna bruschetta. The sorbet for dessert was yummy too.

    (5)

  • Char R.

    We had dinner here for our last night of vacation in Kauai. We had eaten there 16 years ago and enjoyed it and was hoping it was still good. Luckily, it was better than we remembered! Be sure to get a reservation during sunset as the view is great. The service was spot on and all the food we tried was tasty and cooked perfectly. I went with the fresh fish of the day and it was excellent, although I can't remember what they called it now. I don't think you could go wrong no matter what you order.

    (5)

  • Jen S.

    I made reservations to celebrate my bf and I's anniversary well over 1 month in advance. Upon making the reservation, I specifically asked for a time and location best suited to see the sunset. After arriving to our reservation, after waiting about 30 mins, I went up to the hostess to ensure we would get seated along the open window. I was informed that there was none available and that I would be seated along the back wall area. Really? I called over 1 month in advance to get good seating. I explained to them I made this well over in advance to celebrate my anniversary then the lady told me if I could wait another half an hour she would get me a better seat. After waiting, she pased us up and saw that we were patiently waiting and asked if we wanted a seat on the far right side of the bar (outdoor area) Since I had been waiting that long, I agreed. She had us wait at the bar again, then I noticed she did not return and people that arrived after us were being seated. At that point I was upset and asked for the manager. They were so busy, they kept me waiting and I was tired and hungry so I left. Total dissapointment to my vacation and anniversary celebration. I called later that evening and asked to speak to the manager and he asked me if I could return and I would be seated right away, at that point, I was tired of waiting and dissapointed in their customer service. We went to Dukes and got seated right away! I would recommend your better off going to Rum Fire at the Sheraton or even Dukes! This place has BAD customer service, they clearly take on more they can handle. Especially when you see the restaurant manager helping park cars in the valet. The only good thing going is the view.

    (1)

  • Les F.

    Today after having done the craft fair that was outside the restaurant six of us decided to give the restaurant a chance. A very friendly gentleman was handing out their menus while we were roaming the craft fair so why not, right? We were seat by the open air windows with a spectacular ocean view, truly amazing. The waiter served water and took our drink order at which time we asked for bread or crackers for our toddler, approx. 35-40 minutes later our watered down ice tea arrived followed shortly thereafter with bread for our little one. Our waiter kept apologizing for the slow service claiming they were under staffed, excuse me, you are part of the event taking place, handing out menus to encourage visitors to come inside and dine and then don't prepare by being fully staffed to take care of your customers, seriously? Once our food finally arrived neither of the children in our party ate their herb chicken sandwiches ($12.00 each) because they were burned, my fries were ice cold,not once did our waiter offer more iced tea and yet he kept apologizing for the service. Perhaps it was just an off day but our party will never return to this establishment again.

    (1)

  • Briana D.

    This place definitely earns 5stars in my book! Its a bit pricy, but well worth it! I love this place, great food, GREAT VIEW, service was friendly (but everyone is super nice on Kauai anyways). The food was just so good, did I say that already? I think everything is just so much more amazing when the ambiance, food, and friendliness of staff is all at a great level - makes the experience beyond exhilarating. This place is very near the best place I've ever been to. This place can be super romantic if you choose to make it such a night, it can be a great place to take new friends and have great food and a few drinks.... it can be a place to just sit at the bar and share a quick meal then walk the beach right outside afterwards. 5 stars and well done Beach House!

    (5)

  • David A.

    My family has been coming to The Beach House for the better part of 2 decades. Always one of our favorites. Whenever and wherever I have seafood THIS is what I measure it against! My uncle gave us a sizable check as a wedding present with the condition I use it to take my new bride out for a fancy dinner and tell her how special she is. There was never any doubt in my mind where we were going. Even though she's not a seafood lover she agreed it's the best ahi she's ever had and even enjoys fresh fish now! My brother-in-law echoed something similar when we had dinner there last week. I'm not going to lie to you Marge, it's gonna be pricey, but combine great seafood, a friendly and attentive wait staff, and a sunset that simply CANNOT. Be. Missed!

    (5)

  • Katie E.

    Great fresh, well prepared fish! My husband and I shared the watermelon salad to start - refreshing and delish! We each had a fresh catch dish: his was macadamia nut encrusted and mine was wasabi encrusted - both were fantastic! I also managed to force down half a slice of carrot cake for dessert - the filling & cake were delicious, the top icing...not as much. Service from our waiter was good though the hostess stand staffers were arguing with one another and ignored us for a good 5 minutes when we arrived.

    (4)

  • Joan T.

    Waiting! Waiting! Seems to be the theme for this place. Everyone is all over the place and making reservations doesn't guarantee that you won't wait for your table anyway. The hostess was beatchy but I can't blame her, she's getting all the complaints from people with reservations who are WAITING!

    (2)

  • Bryan W.

    We recently ate at the Beach House after getting great recommendations from friends. Our group was very dissapointed. I think the main reason the Beach House is popular is for their view and sunsets. Other than that, I felt that the service was poor and rushed. The food was unoriginal and they stopped trying years ago. Also, all of our orders came out staggered and in a weird sequence. The waiter admitted that the kitchen is hard to control and disorganized. Not exactly what you want to here. Our waiter really PUSHED the red snapper entree and it was small, piled high with overwhelming flavors (olive tapenade and mashed potatoes) and just bland. If you want a really amazing restaurant, with great ambiance, ocean view and great service - go to Red Salt. We stayed their recently and it was the best restaurant that we tried over our 8 day stay.

    (2)

  • Mark T.

    The food was excellent and can't beat the view. However when I called and spoke to Craig, he was cocky arrogant and sarcastic. If it wasn't him I would have rated my experience a high 4.

    (2)

  • David E.

    Amazing sunset view. Most of the food was above average with the exception of the ceviche which was pretty bad. Our server was a bit awkward....very nice, but trying a bit too hard. I told them it was our honeymoon and asked for a good table, and they stuck us at the only table in the house with an obstructed view of the sunset. I asked for a new table and they moved us. We felt VERY rushed....which I HATE. Our appetizers came out maybe 2 minutes after we ordered and our table wan't clear for 5 minutes after the apps when the main course came. There are lots of great places with great views and great food. I'm glad I got to experience the Beach House, but probably won't be back.

    (3)

  • Justin C.

    Make your reservations ahead of time so you get a table with a nice view, because it's really all about the sunset, folks. The people crowded around the bar scowled at us for "hogging" the table, but hey: you snooze, you lose. Oh, and don't forget your shades (like I did); it makes for an awkward meal as you constantly squint at your companions. Our food was definitely above average. It's pricey but that's the premium for the view, I think. The seafood is fresh and beautifully prepared, if not entirely memorable. The service was fantastic: the water and wine were always poured, and our waitress was knowledgeable and charming. If you don't make it to the The Beach House on your first trip to Kauai, make sure you get there on your return trip. It's a fantastic experience that will leave the Hawaiian sunset tattooed on your mind.

    (4)

  • Cheryl H.

    One of the best meals I have ever had. Each trip to Kauai we make sure to stay in the Poipu area, within walking distance of The Beach House. The asparagus salad and crab cakes are so tasty, it should be illegal. The fish is always fresh, chicken always juicy. For dessert YOU MUST HAVE the lava cake. Ooey gooey chocolate flowing out of more chocolate, with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Heaven. Need I say more? :)

    (5)

  • Jaimie O.

    Best meal we had on Kaua'i. Delicious, fresh, local ingredients, and great service. The view was wonderful and so were the drinks! Beautiful open air seating in a comfortable and well designed setting. Make sure and try the local fresh fish dishes. You can have a steak when you go back home! There ceviche is some of the best we have ever had!

    (5)

  • Dee C.

    I think just the spectacular view this place has deserves the 5 stars. We got here just in time for the sunset and some drinks. The fiancé had the majestic mai tai which was great and I had the tikitini which was absolutely amazing because I love girly, sweet drinks and this was perfect with the coconut rum, amaretto, mango liqueur and coconut and pineapple juice rimmed with toasted coconut! Absolutely delicious! The only negative was that we asked the waitress if we can move closer to the window seat so I can take pictures of outside without getting up all the time since we just had sat down, but she said no...oh well....overall great place and we had a great sunset and a free show since there was a wedding going on with some dance crew.

    (5)

  • Vivian K.

    Food was Mediocre, but the view.......incredible. *Ceviche was OK - nice presentation, inside of half coconut....but was mostly filler and hardly fish. *Scallops & Bok Choy was also just OK but filled us up *Majestic Mai Tai was not so majestic Would only come back here because of the amazing view but not because i was craving the substandard food.

    (3)

  • Tawny A.

    This place is sincerely amazing! The view is spectacular. You can sit in air conditioning, while enjoying world class food and be privy to the most amazing sunsets you will ever see all at the same time. There is something really wonderful about watching the sunset while the locals try to catch just one more perfect wave, or while a couple takes wedding photos on the rocks. eat everything. spare no expense. this place is worth it. oh- and in response to someones complaint about the long wait between starters......that's how 5 star dining is. they assume you are there to DINE, not to EAT. there is a difference. maybe its a class thing. --------------------- this is my update: i just got back from the Beach House and the food was just as divine as before, but I am dropping my stars from 5 to 4 because the manager kept starring at me and my friend which made us really uncomfortable. Also, we saw another manager verbally reprimand an employee which is inappropriate in front of guests. They made the waitress cry. When I called to complain, it turns out that the a-hole IS the Restaurant manager. They have tainted my stay.

    (4)

  • Russell B.

    The parental in laws took us here for our "nice" dinner out for our trip as well as the requisite picture at sunset. We started out at the bar while we waited for our table to be ready. My gin gimlet was pretty good, though lacking slightly in lime flavor that I may confuse it with an extra limey gin and tonic. Still, decent and refreshing. We also ordered the ahi bruschetta, which the wife had hoped would be raw or at least just seared ahi, but it was of course cooked through (a shame). It was alright helped out with the sweet roasted tomatoes and the syrupy balsamic. I was cooerced into getting their special which if I remember correctly was a truffle pesto opah with risotto. It was good, but not quite the mind blowing quality I was hoping for or lead to believe this place was capable of. The wife's scallops I'd have to say were better than my selection, but yet again nothing particularly special. Still, price and quality of food wise this place is comparable to Keoki's, but you are afforded a spectacular view at least. I could only imagine how amazing this place could be if they could put out some higher quality food and not just rely on their fortunate location.

    (3)

  • Harvey S.

    We were looking forward to a special dinner at the Beach House tonight. It did not start out well, they didn't find our reservation made a week before but did well by seating us by the window as requested to watch sunset. Unfortunately they seated us by a table with young children who were not behaved at all. They screeched quite a bit, so much so we had the manager brought over to complain to. It worked the mom took one noisy child for a walk which didn't help, and finally they left the restaurant. It was so bad that two tables around us thanked us for handling it the way we did. Now to our server Clyde who made the evening enjoyable. He was knowledgeable about the menu making suggestions that worked well. He explained to the manager that other people might have left without ordering. He managed to have the manager increase our comped dessert to two desserts . All in all Clyde took care of all our needs and made our dinner very pleasant. If you go to the Beach House may we recommend you ask for Clyde to be your server.

    (4)

  • Wendy T.

    This is one of our all-time favorite restaurants. We've been lucky enough to have dined here on more than one occasion (with years passing between visits) and we have never been disappointed. The service is wonderful, the view is spectacular (I mean, it is right on the ocean; tough to go wrong with that), and the food has always been extraordinary. Yes, it is expensive. You will definitely pay fine dining prices here. But we always get what we pay for at The Beach House. A reservation timed with the sunset is the way to go. You'll be able to watch the sun drop into the sea from your table, plus the waitstaff is really great about stepping outside with you to take your photo in front of the sunset. They also have a professional photographer wandering around who would be more than happy to photograph you for a fee. (We haven't gone that route.) And now, here's the scoopage on what we ate during our recent visit. I started with the Asparagus salad which was fresh and delicious. My husband really enjoyed the Watermelon salad. For entrees, my husband had the Macademia Nut Crusted mahi mahi and, like many other reviewers out here, he loved it. I had the Truffle-crusted ono and grilled tiger prawns -- yum, yum, and more yum! We shared the Bananas Foster for dessert and I'm certain that, if he could have gotten away with it, my husband would have picked up the plate and licked off every last drop. And, okay, I would have done that as well. It was good stuff! Kudos also to the Majestic Mai Tai that I had. Definitely one of the best mai tai's I had on the island. Anyway, if you're looking for a fantastic meal in a fantastic location, The Beach House it. We also enjoyed a meal at Tidepools, but if we could only choose one it would definitely be The Beach House.

    (5)

  • Margie P.

    Great service and good food, not a great table. Originally, we asked for a 7 pm reservation (about a month before our stay) and were told that we would have a better table at 6. Went ahead and took the reservation...got kind of a crappy table in the back. The wait staff was awesome and the food was good, but the view was only so so. We had a total of 2 appetizers and a beet salad (very good) and the chowder. The chowder was tasty, but could have used more corn. We had the fish specials (pricey at $40 each) but the fish was very good. We had cocktails and they were very good, too. At first, I was puzzled at why they brought our red wine iced, but the waiter assured me that after they corked it and it was out for a few minutes, in the heat the temp would be ok. Not perfect, but ok and I understood the reason. Total for 4 with tip was $360. We had no coffee or dessert, but the wine was $56, and the cocktails were pricey. Overall, good experience and nice photos of the sunset from the beach. You can also see a bunch of people surfing if you look east. I would like to try it for lunch next time.

    (4)

  • Barb M.

    We visited The Beach House for Labor Day week...which the perfect time to go to Kauai. The best part about the restaurant are the location, the ridiculously beautiful sunset, and our server Veronica. If you're going to eat here...go right before sunset. Be sure to bring your camera. We were sat in Veronica's section. Her first question was if we had ever been there. We both said no and she said "Well now you're part of the family." She was so attentive and sweet in a motherly, genuine, and caring way. We are a same sex couple, and let her know that we were there for our honeymoon. She made us feel so welcome and "normal". In fact, she insisted that we give her our camera so she could take a picture of us with the sunset. It actually ended up being our favorite picture of the trip. She just made us feel at home and super comfortable. The food was really good. I had the steak and she had the fish. We went with her recommendation...and she nailed it. Then...surprise!...Veronica brought us dessert to celebrate our love with 2 candles. She shared kind words to both of us and wrapped both of our candles as a keepsake. How sweet is that?! We have both been to a lot of restaurants in many cities, and by far she was my favorite server of all time! Seriously. If you go, ask for her. I loved her so much, that I got up after dinner, looked for the manager and personally told him how great she was. Give that lady a raise! Food is food for the most part...but you never forget how you're treated at an establishment. The sunset and Veronica is what we will always remember :) Veronica...we will be back! xo-Barb and Monica

    (5)

  • Melinda Z.

    I had the lilikoi (passion fruit) mojito, which was by far the best cocktail I've ever had. The prices are up there, but all 5 people in our party were very happy with their food. It was great for a special occasion.

    (5)

  • Cathleen A.

    The first place on our list to make reservations in Kauai is the Beach House. We love the romantic setting and the fresh fish of the day. The fresh fish always has more than one presentation. I prefer the macadamia nut crusted and my husband orders the wasabi, both great favors. The service is always prompt and pleasant. We always try to get a reservation around sunset. The bar is always packed at sunset, so arrive early and you just might score a seat facing the sunset.

    (5)

  • Sean D.

    4 stars (4.5 on a good night, although service can vary this widely) Running short on time, so just a brief review today. First things first, we arrived on Kauai on a Saturday, decided to make reservations at the Beach House the next day, Sunday, and couldn't secure a reservation until the FOLLOWING Tuesday, so I recommend planning early when booking. Granted, we were aiming on the early side, 6:30, to make sure we could catch the sunset. Pros: View - book before the sunset, and feel free to leisurely stroll out to the point and take photos of the stunning vista. The vista alone is worth a visit to the restaurant (assuming nothing spoils the evening!). Food I thought was quite good, as did the others dining with us. The ahi was some of the best we had on the island - both the fire-roasted sashimi grade entree ($33) and the ahi poke appetizer ($15). Wine was quite good. Two reasonable standouts by-the-glass were the Beringer cab sav ($14, one of the pricier), and the Crios pinot ($10). Mixed drinks looked good, desserts were pretty strong, including a special pineapple cheesecake that night. Yum Cons: Not many to pick from, but I can see what others have said regarding the service. We likely had one of the better servers that night and even he seemed a bit harried and distracted, and didn't visit the table that often (not always a bad thing). It was a full house, but that shouldn't be an excuse, since, with a view like that, most nights will be. All in all, nothing to spoil the evening and would definitely go back. Dinner for 4 (2 appetizers, 4 entrees, 4 glasses vino, 4 desserts (yes, we wanted to sample) no coffee was about $280, a little on the pricier side but on par with Merriman's, which had exceptional service with a lot more calm.

    (4)

  • Arnold M.

    Rude hostess!!

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  • Kent R.

    Beautiful view, especially at sunset. Enjoy it - that's what you're paying for. The seafood is serviceable, the drinks somewhat lesser value. Be warned - Don't get a steak... you'll pay a ton, it'll be horribly disappointing, and when you raise this to your server or management, they won't care. You're a tourist, so the "repeat customer" concept isn't part of the business model. If a member of your party doesn't do seafood, go elsewhere and skip the aggravation. It's your vacation after all. If it's busy, expect some pressure to turn the table. They seem to think you are there for the food & drink, which seems inexplicable given the effort they are making

    (2)

  • Darren C.

    Heard about this place from a travel book. The view is awesome and the sunset was nice. The food on the other hand was nothing to write home about. The fish we had was a bit dry and the calamari was ok. The service was not is much of a hurry and only visited the table a couple times. We were teased by a lady who said they offer professional photos on the lawn at sunset. We went out there to look for her and she was no where to be seen. By far the view was amazing and the best part about the restaurant. definately get reservations around sunset

    (4)

  • Katie I.

    We had a wonderful dinner there. Food was delicious, as always. Service was especially wonderful on our last visit. Our server, Kanani, was attentive, thoughtful, and just all around lovely. She made our dinner even more special.

    (4)

  • Karen T.

    Booked in advance. Expected decent seats for our 5:30 pm seating. We were seated so that most of our view was blocked by the building. I asked to be moved ( I was very disappointed) and they accommodated. I had a friend rave about their drink the "lifesaver" which they said they don't make. Oh well. The Top Shelf Mai Tai was yummy! The ceviche is terrific. It was served in a coconut shell (with the meat). Would've been nice to have the coconut mixed in with the fish...regardless, we scooped some out. Yum! After we ordered and had a drink or two, we walked out onto the lawn and had pictures taken with our camera. A little while later a roving photographer came by thru the restaurant (so it must be okay with them or associated with the restaurant), but they were too late for the sunset. The sunset on our visit was minimal. Too much cloud cover, but it is a beautiful location. I had the 'special' but I should've stuck to what looked good on the menu. The special was too complicated to have a distinctive flavor or be memorable. Valet parking here...or find something along the side of the road if you dare (and have the rental car insurance).

    (3)

  • Jina J.

    Had a nice cocktail here while I recovered from a rather unpleasant snorkeling experience. I was wet, sandy, red and puffy from crying, but was seated right away in a nice spot on the deck. Service was prompt and friendly. Enjoyed my cocktail while watching the surfers.

    (3)

  • anna k.

    The main reason to go to this restaurant is for the unreal sunset views. The best pictures we have from Hawaii were taken at this restaurant. At sunset, everyone leaves their tables and runs outside to take pictures. The food is fine. I'm vegetarian and there weren't too many options for me, and I found what I did have was overpriced. I wouldn't order the dessert again (chocolate souffle); it was pretty dry and not flavorful. The service was friendly. The drinks were colorful and tasty. Make reservations WELL in advance. Meaning weeks in advance, if you can. The best seating (by the window) is reserved for the people who make early reservations. The later you reserve, the further from the window you will be.

    (3)

  • Ada G.

    Great service and ocean views. Just okay food at terrible value. Awful kids menu. The Miso soy fish was good, but nothing in it popped. After a couple bites, it tasted bland....Ahi three ways was very yummy, except that the ahi quality was incredibly lacking - this particular cut was chewy and slightly overcooked - I had ordered rare, Crabcake was yummy - very little fill and the right amount of sauce. Caesar salad was extremely disappointing - the lettuce was not crisp baby romaine, but cheap outer leaves. The drinks were very good and not overly sweet. We sampled the coconut martini, top shelf Mai tai, mango mama, macadamia banana daiquiri. Mango Mama and Macadam-Banana drink were both blended fruity drinks - we don't think there was much alcohol in any of the drinks we tried, except the Mai Tai. The kids menu was a joke. I have yet to meet a kid that is interested in this type of food. Choices were Pasta w/ tomato basil garlic sauce ($12), Chicken w/ mashed potatoes ($13), or fish w/ safron rice ($14). We went for the pasta. My daughter ate four bites and told me quietly that it tasted like they mixed up pizza sauce with pasta sauce - it was sugary sweet tomato sauce - completely gross!! The place was extremely pretentious (except for our server - phew!) - pretentious eateries are lame. I would NOT recommend this place. I wish I had read Martha M's review and gone to Merriman's instead.

    (2)

  • Maple C.

    Four stars really for the view, the overall experience while you're here, and the service, but that aside, I think a three based on the food is more accurate. We had the ahi bruschetta and the ceviche as our appetizers (i would recommend the bruschetta over the ceviche although the ceviche came out in a really cute half coconut shell lol). I had the tiger prawns with the fish, and I was really disappointed with the small, dry cut of fish. My fiance had the penne pasta, which actually was quite good. One thing that I was actually disgusted with is the fact that there were so many gnats. I know that at least two of them died in the sauce of my dinner entree, and I saw the waitress remove several from this other person's wine. When you're coming in from outside, you're going to have to walk through a colony of them flying around. I'm serious. Gross. One other thing that I really have to mention is the women's bathroom. I cannot get over how freaking TINY the stalls are. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's tighter in there than an airplane bathroom. I almost had to back into the stall! In case you're wondering, I'm only 5'1" and I don't even weigh 100 lbs. I saw the inside of stall, and I literally said out loud, "Are you serious? This is ridiculous." Oh, I also wanted to mention that this place actually has their own fisherman!!! Isn't that awesome?! At the bottom of the menu, there's some text about how they have two fisherman catching their fish!!! You can go sit in the lounge that opens at 5, but if you do, make sure you get to your table quick. Other people are sure to snatch up their tables fast. We were there at 5 and saw the sunset about an hour later. awesome!

    (4)

  • Mae N.

    My fiancee and I had dinner here just after we had gotten engaged. We had the most amazing food and service! I cant wait to go back! everything was more delicious than the previous course. Must do while in Kauai!!

    (5)

  • Lisa A.

    Prior to vacationing to HI, I constantly heard rave reviews about The Beach House. I made a reservation months in advance for my honeymoon, making sure I secured a night to enjoy this fabulous restaurant. Overall, I loved the food. Very fresh fish, great bread to start, and an unbelievable lobster mac and cheese side dish. Service was the lacking part for me. Upon booking the reservation and arriving at the restaurant my husband and I were asked if we were celebrating a 'special occasion.' I told them yes, it was our honeymoon, we were married 2 days ago. It seems that there was no point in mentioning this; it was not brought up by our waiter...maybe it allowed us to have a window seat even though I booked the reservation several months ago? For other tables the 'special occasion' mention did give them a perk. When dining we noticed a table by us that was also on their honeymoon and ordered a dessert and received it for free for their special occasion as well as a separate birthday table. I know, I am a table watcher :)... we did not ask for a dessert, nor was one given to us. We were full from dinner, but it was a peculiar tactic of the restaurant we noticed. If you go to the Beach House for a 'special occasion' make sure to order a dessert and hopefully you will get it 'on the house as well'! Overall, very expensive, around $200 for both of us with a 'reasonable' bottle of wine. Window tables seemed to only be available for those who have prior reservations. However, I am pretty sure the beachy-grass area behind the restaurant is public property that anyone can swing on over to watch the sunset.

    (3)

  • Rob L.

    Service: 0 Stars Food: 3 Stars So...where to start.... Ah. We arrived at the Beach House 30 minutes early for a cocktail and to watch the sun set, listening to the bartender trying to pitch his wife's coffee shop in Hanapepe and doing a good job of it. The place has nice views but, ya' know, it IS Kauai! So we go to the hostess a few minutes before our reservation time. I give her my last name and she, seemingly annoyed to have to speak with me, told me "have a seat and we will call you when it is near your time". As I am walking away I tell my wife, it already is "near" our time, I start to head back but my wife said to wait a little bit. After it was fifteen minutes PAST our time I went back up and pointed out our reservation time and last name again. She says, oh you are not Howard? I say no and she goes on about how I should have given my first name even though I can now see the list and it is obvious there are two reservations for the same last name within 45 minutes of each other, I could see that at a glance. You would think there would be an apology, no. Instead she tries to make it our my fault, because I did not give my first name. Also you would think since they screwed up, they would have at least given us a nice table. NO, we determined we had the worse table in the entire place, a main traffic path for the waiters and not much of a view, far away from the windows with people sitting at tables next to the windows blocking any kind of view. So we wait 10 minutes to even speak to our waiter and another 15 minutes before we get our drinks and he takes our order. We order two appetizers though, when they arrive, it is not they, it is it. There was only one appetizer,we were thinking maybe he was serving one and then the other but by the time we realized that was not the case, there was no use trying as our mains would be out shortly. We could not help but wonder which table this Howard guy was sitting at with his wife/gf/bf, knowing their experience would be significantly better than ours. I won't go in to detail about the food but my food was pretty good, nothing special though and not worth spending over $300. I admit it is all chance, if we had gotten our table on time and if that table had a nice view my review would have been better. If anything, there is a chance you might get this crap table that should not even exist and if you do, I doubt you will give them a much better rating. If you get the same waiter, I feel sorry for you.

    (2)

  • Joshua S.

    Eh. Amazing views. So so food. Nuff said.

    (3)

  • Amara B.

    The view at sunset is beautiful, but thats really all that's redeeming although this place. We were four of us and two of us had bland food with a huge price tag attached, my husband had fish that was so salty. I'm not sure if my friends husband liked his, but he finished it. The service was also lacking. They messed up our orders and have us another tables food so two of us ate and then the other two finally got our meals but it was like we had to eat in shifts. I wanted lychee juice but it was so watery I complained and the waitress said they had to water it down because they didn't have enough of it to make drinks. If she had to,d me this I would not have ordered it. My advice, grab a drink there to watch the sunset, then eat somewhere else. It is way too expensive and really not good.

    (1)

  • Matt P.

    We'd heard that The Beach House was fancy and delicious, so we dressed up (i.e. put on pants instead of shorts) and headed to the restaurant with high hopes. The lobby was a sea of elderly couples in head-to-toe floral prints. My date for the night said, "If I'd have known it was THIS fancy, I'd have worn my Hawaiian shirt!" Lackluster start, but things picked up as soon as we passed through the lobby. We had a couple of drinks at the bar. I started with a mai tai. I can't believe I'm actually going to compliment a restaurant on its mai tai, because they're usually cheap, touristy drinks, but this one was delicious. They had mixed in shaved ice along with larger cubes, so you got a feeling like you were having a shave ice for grown ups. Aaah...the little things. The best thing about this restaurant is the view (which is saying a lot, because the food is great). Apparently sunset reservations are booked up days ahead, because the sunset is so amazing. We arrived at dusk, so there was still some light out but the "show" was over. However, even at dusk the view was still amazing. They've lit up the grass outside and a bit of the nearby ocean so there's still plenty to see. The wall facing the ocean is completely open to the outside, so we felt like we were dining outside. Really a great environment. Our server was extremely friendly and welcoming. She pointed us to some of her favorites on the menu. Boy howdy, she did not steer us wrong. Appetizers: - Ahi and crab sushi roll - This roll doesn't have any rice inside -- just ahi and crab inside a roll. Then, they lightly deep fry the roll, so there's a crunchy crust outside. It must be a flash-fry, because the meat inside the roll is still raw and tender. This is served with an amazing dipping sauce, and a surprisingly delicious "salad" made of shredded lettuce and pickled ginger. This was a taste sensation. I'm going to put pickled ginger in my salads at home. Who knew it was so good? - Ceviche - served in a half-coconut, but otherwise unremarkable. Very solid. Entrees: - Wasabi-rubbed snapper - to die for! It's got just a tease of wasabi hotness with every bite. The wasabi is not overpowering at all, but adds a ton of flavor to the fish. - Macadamia-crusted fish - apparently, this is the chef's famous dish. He grinds the macadamia nuts into a powder, and then coats the fish. You get the essence of macadamia without having to crunch through a ton of nuts. This was extremely good as well, though I liked the wasabi snapper better. Dessert: We shared a bananas foster, which is served atop a humungous puff pastry. Super delicious, and way too much for just one person. All this was only $100, which seems like an incredibly good deal, considering how amazing the food and view were.

    (5)

  • Carey M.

    Really good food and really good sunset. We didn't get a magical sunset because of a storm. But it was still an experience we will remember. IT IS THE ONLY WEST FACING RESTAURANT ON THE ISLAND. MAKE A RESERVATION AS SOON AS YOU KNOW YOU'RE GOING TO KAUAI!

    (4)

  • Elle K.

    I'm sure the sunset would have been great. But we ate here hours after the sun set. Food was good. Service good. I suppose I expected something more grand with the food. Don't get me wrong it was delicious - but I suppose I wanted more a presentation!

    (4)

  • Teena S.

    This place is fantastic for a romantic dinner provided you get reservations before sunset and a table facing the ocean. We did an ocean facing table but unfortunately the sun had already set. Even then, the ambiance was quite romantic. :) Their cocktails are yum but dont have much alcoholic content. I had the mango mama and it was yummmoooo. I forget the name of the appetizer we ordered but it was fun seafood mix served in a half coconut. It was cold and light. As entree, I ordered the Ahi Tuna which was de-freaking-licious... for a moment I thought I was eating meat and not fish. My husband had the moon fish which was also really really yum. The finishing touch was a slice of carrot pineapple cake with cream cheese frosting which was out of this world...fresh moist and flavorful! :)

    (4)

  • Mark T.

    Overpriced but great view. Would suggest going here for a drink and pass on dinner. Food was average, but not worth the prices.

    (2)

  • Doug G.

    For lunch. We each had a cheeseburger and fries. Very good, and right on the water. My son has had hamburgers at six places in the last two weeks, this was the best.

    (5)

  • Daniel H.

    Good food but the wait WITH reservation was ridiculous. We waited 50 minutes after our reservation time before we were finally seated. That being said, the waiter we had was awesome. Very friendly and very knowledgeable.

    (2)

  • James U.

    The location and view are great. The service and food leaves much to be desired, I am afraid. Not that it was bad, but could be better. For the prices paid, I would expect the food and service to be better.

    (3)

  • Rich S.

    Most of my reviews in Hawaii are loaded because i love to return to the best places that I know of while i visit. The Beach House is also one of the best in the islands, and probably the best on Kauai. From the sunset views, to the friendly bar with stout drinks. Pile on the fresh and delicious fish with the wait staff actually asking our group - "dont worry what is on the menu, tell me how you would ideally like it" Go for the sunset dinner, check out the turtles and seals in Lawai Bay right next to the restaurant, and enjoy a world class meal in a casual atmosphere.

    (5)

  • S S.

    This place is so good we went two days in a row. The fish is fresh, the servers friendly, and the sides delicious. Our family enjoyed most of the salads, the macadamia encrusted mahi mahi, the seared tuna, the seafood pasta, the crabcakes, lots of the specials, like the swordfish type fish, and the poke. The restaurant has a vegan menu, too. Sunset is pretty here, so arrive before your reservation and enjoy the view!

    (5)

  • Sarah B.

    You really are paying for the view here. The food was fine and the staff was friendly but it is a super touristy spot. I ordered the scallops and they have a decent wine list to enjoy but I would probably look around before returning here. However, if you are looking for a reliable meal on the waterfront, this would be your place (as long as you don't mind the tourist scene)

    (3)

  • Andrew B.

    Had amazing views of the Pacific from the bottom of the island, and even better food!

    (5)

  • Gregg H.

    Arrived here for a drink and to watch the sunset before dinner somewhere else. Sadly, despite getting to the restaurant about 30 minutes before the sunset, the bartender seemed overwhelmed and it took me that entire time to get a glass of wine and beer and pay our tab. Sadly, only my wife got to see the sunset. You are better off grabbing your own bottle of wine, bringing a blanket and sitting on the public grass outside of The Beachhouse - same view/experience at a fraction of the cost.

    (2)

  • kristin m.

    Excellent restaurant - best on the island. Make a reservation or get there early for a table at the bar. Wasabe crusted fish of the day is delicious. Best tuna we have ever had. Coconut martini is wonderful. Great service. Highly recommend!!

    (5)

  • Heidi S.

    5 stars just for the view, make sure you make reservations so that you see the sunset when you are seated. Fish is their specialty and I have never gotten anything else here. It has always been fabulous.

    (5)

  • Marsha P.

    Calamari was delicious, fish was fresh and moist and flavored, but not overpowering with salt and sauces to cover the true taste of the fish, and the view is gorgeous! Love this place!

    (4)

  • Rami D.

    The most awesome asparagus appetizer was served here! Great service and a dream like view of the ocean. Best time to get reservations is at 5pm because it is a little before the rush and ensures you will get a better table. Most tourists like the tables close to the ocean and not the booths. Bring your sunglasses because the sun is very bright! It is hilarious and adorable that people clap for the sunset here- kinda cute:) You know when the sun is about to go down because everyone in the restaurant leaves at the same time and takes a bunch of pictures. A tourist place for sure- most locals are the ones working there.

    (4)

  • Linda S.

    We had a party of six on a Saturday night, no reservations, arrived shortly before sunset and in a hurry on our way to the airport - don't we sound fun? Normally that would be a recipe for disaster but not here. We were seated quickly and though we were in the back you could still see and hear the ocean and we were just grateful to get in. Our server was so nice and helped move things along so we would not miss our flight. The portions are very large at this spot - the lobster mac & cheese was so rich and yummy and one would easily serve three folks. My husband had the fish of the day and said it was his best meal of the trip. The calamari is also very good and not your typical dish - rather than tiny little bits it was big, tender strips of squid - very good. We'll be back one day and with a better game plan so we can grab a good spot by the ocean!

    (5)

  • Pete D.

    The Beach House is a good example of what happens when a restaurant caters primarily to a captive tourist audience that loves great sunset views and doesn't mind getting fleeced for the privilege of experiencing them. We've been to The Beach House many times, and I think the food and wait staff was once a lot better. On this particular visit, neither was very good. Our waiter was clumsy and awkward, telling us about the menu and evening specials as he struggled to open a bottle of wine. The wine, by the way, was corked. Oh well. He was abrupt and bad throughout. Our ahi poke appetizer was about as bland as it could possibly be. I finally asked the waiter to bring over some wasabi so I could liven it up. Our entrees were okay, but not stellar. My scallops were better than my wife's wasabi encrusted snapper, which was tasty, but soggy on arrival. When you pay the prices they charge at The Beach House, you have a right to expect consistently good food and that's not what you get these days. This is not the first so-so dinner we've had here. My guess is this place has lost its way, like a movie actor stuck on his last great role. Management probably thinks the place is still great because people keep coming. But The Beach House is a hollow shell of what it once was, and what it could be. It will take some work to get things back on track, and I hope they do because this is a terrific spot. Until they get it figured out, we won't be back.

    (2)

  • Sam N.

    this place is very nice. the view (especially for sunset) was spectacular, and the service was fantastic. both our servers were great, and i wish i could remember their names. the bread (which my wife still talks about) and our two appetizers (watermelon salad and braised pork belly) were absolutely delicious. that set a high bar for entrees, and we were a bit let down (i had the macandian nut butter ono which was better than grilled catch with black thai coconut rice). they were ok to good, but appetizers were sensational. it is not cheap (which is why i gave it 4 stars and not 5), but it was a nice splurge and I would return.

    (4)

  • Laura G.

    This was a place that we wanted to make sure we visited while on Kauai because it came highly recommended. The vacation quickly filled up with activities so we decided to visit the Beach House for lunch instead of dinner. I am really happy we did this because it worked out great! The restaurant wasn't too busy on Friday around noon, so we go a prime patio seat to watch the ocean and beach-goers. One of the best parts of this restaurant is its amazing ocean views! I had the a coconut lime drink that was really tasty along with my main entree of fish tacos. I would recommend that at least one person in your party try these if you ever eat at the Beach House. They were the perfect mix of creative cuisine and just plain yummyness. Our server was attentive and happy to provide recommendations, which is always appreciated. Overall, this was a great lunch! I believe it can be rather pricey for dinner, so make sure to make a reservation for a good table if you are planning on doing some evening dining.

    (4)

  • McLovin I.

    Spent the ride home tasting my dinner the 2nd time. I ordered the crab cakes and the island fish. Within 20 mins I felt nauseous and actually passed out. One the way home we had to pull the car over. I felt much better having gotten rid of the bad fish. Service was good to great. A bit loud atmosphere it seemed for open windows. 1 star for serving bad fish and no help from our waiter.

    (1)

  • Brian C.

    This place was perfect considering we were staying next door in the condos. The drinks were okay and the food did not knock my socks off nearly as much as the view and the sunset. I really got the impression they were trying to rush us as our food came out way before i could chug down my 2nd Mai Tai. In the end, after they figured I was not budging for a while they seemed to relax a bit. Only wish the GF did. By the time I stumbled home she was so pissed off at me for what ever reason I forgot if the place was worth the $300 bucs we spent. All in all - the nicest place to go in Poipu and if you dont want to drink and drive and you are staying near by - perfect. I love Kuai and will return. i will probably come back to the Beach house, only because its so pretty there - not to mention the servers are not bad either. Hoo hoo.

    (3)

  • Jennifer H.

    This restaurant was full of tourists and pretty pricey, but was good overall. We had a party of 10 adults and 2 kids, and made a reservation for 8:00pm. It took a little time to get seated and we ended up sitting at 2 tables near each other instead of one big table, but that was okay with us. There were several fish specials and I ended up with the macadamia butter mahimahi. It came with a rice pilaf and green beans, and I actually really like it a lot. The others at my table got the pork loin and mashed potatoes, the ono with some kind of black rice, and the furikake crusted ahi. Everyone liked their dishes a lot. The appetizers and desserts sounded good, but we weren't hungry enough to order the extra courses. The drinks were tasty...I got a maitai, which tasted pretty standard. The restaurant is right on the water, so the crashing waves create a nice ambience, and our waiter was super friendly, especially with the kids. At $40-50 per person for a drink and an entree, I think it's a little pricey, but you are definitely paying for the beautiful environment as well as the food.

    (3)

  • Amanda F.

    Not impressed are the two words I would use to describe this restaurant. The service was amazing, hence the two stars, but the food was just ok- not to the level of fine dining. I have been to many fine dining restaurants and I know what to expect and this wasn't it food wise. Service and ambiance were very fine dining. We had the calamari which was so so, an ahi Caesar salad which was $14 and came with 4 half pieces of ahi- very cheap looking, and we both had filets. Mine fell apart like roast beef unlike my husbands which stayed intact. The Yukon potatoes made me think of under seasoned breakfast food for sure- not good. Save your money and go to another restaurant.

    (2)

  • Kristin K.

    My husband and I went here on our honeymoon for a "nice" dinner out. My husband was going to wear a nice shirt with jeans and sandals, but it said close-toed shoes online. Needless to say when we got there everyone was wearing sandals. Either way our reservations were at 7:45pm but we wanted to see the sunset so we showed up around 7pm to see it and then had drinks in the bar. At 7:45pm sharp they came and got us and sat us at an amazing table directly overlooking the ocean. Our waiter was really nice and checked in on us often but not too much. For dinner we got: -Crispy Crab Stuffed Ahi Roll: Amazing! -Seafood Corn Chowder:really good but really rich and made my husband's stomach upset -Lemongrass & Kaua'i Kaffir Lime Crusted Sea Scallops: Really great -Macadamia Nut Crusted Fresh Hawaiin Catch: I don't remember what the fish was, but it was a white fish and also really good. -4-Cheese Mac (side): This was actually REALLY bad. It had congealed before it even got to our table and tasted kind of like glue -Bananas Foster: SO GOOD. Wish I had one right now :) So in all it was a really great meal, minus the mac and cheese. I would definitely recommend this place for a romantic dinner. Just be prepared to spend a lot.

    (4)

  • Norm H.

    The Beach House has some of the most magical views in the world. Went here while in Kauai staying across the street at the Lawaii Beach Resort. Make reservations because it's busy every night. Even if you arrive early you won't be seated until your reservation time. It's OK because you can enjoy a cocktail in the lounge area. They have a really nice Majestic Mai Tai! The regular Mai Tai isn't very good. The sunset here is breathtaking every night. If you go here in the winter you will see humpback whales breaching just off the coast. We also saw and swam with a giant sea turtle right on the beach next to the restaurant. Our waiter probably had the most knowledge for a menu I have ever seen. The food was perfect, plating some of the freshest seafood Kauai has to offer. For dessert we ordered the lava cake which takes 15 minutes to prepare but you can stroll the grass area right outside while you wait. Overall this place is a must for fine dining while on the island of Kauai.

    (5)

  • Anton E.

    OVERRATED!!! If this place were cheaper, it would get three stars. As such, the food is bland to mediocre, service is just okay, decor inside is ugly, but yes, the view of the beach is amazing. I came here for lunch, and noticed that an entire section of the restaurant was empty. I asked if I could sit there, but the hostess remarked that they usually leave that area closed for lunch. She escorted us into a more cramped area on the outside patio. The views out here weren't bad at all, although sitting by the window inside would have been much better. I don't know why patrons can't sit in this area ... seems ridiculous to me. Anyway, my companion and I ordered fried calamari and ceviche for appetizers, and I got the Seared Beach House Fresh Catch (which was a fish similar to a swordfish that day). Anyway, appetizers came out quickly. I thought the ceviche was bland and a little gross. However, the fried calamari was super crispy and very good. My fish dish, however, was just okay. There was no flavor in the dish, and the dried rice noodles on the dish were completely inedible. I probably had a few forks worth of the fish, and gave up on the dish entirely. The word overrated seems perfect in characterizing this place. Not sure why it gets so many awards. Yes, the views could be stunning, but everything else seems pretty bland to me. And as another Yelper pointed out, the seating inside looks like your local Denny's than a top restaurant. Honestly, there's so many places on Kauai where you can be mesmerized by the island's natural beauty ... I don't think you really need to eat here to enjoy it though.

    (2)

  • Tammy D.

    We had dinner here last night. I tried to make a reservation about 3 days in advance and the earliest they could give us was 7:45pm. Sunsets starts at 6:15, so that was too late for us. Instead we arrived close to 5pm and sat in the lounge, which is on a first come first serve basis. We got a table and they served us dinner at 5:30. The scenery is spectacular, the food was delish. We had the cerviche as an appy and scallops for dinner. Yum! Service was very good too. It got very busy there, so they were very efficient.

    (5)

  • Billy B.

    This was the first place i've ever had dinner in Hawaii. The location is incredible, right on the water front of Poipu beach. The food is phenomenal! We had an amazing lobster ceviche to start and i followed it up with a grilled mahi mahi. Absolutely delicious. The service was awesome too. Dinner service doesnt start until 5 but they let us pick an unreserved table and order drinks and apps prior. I'd suggest arriving at 4ish if you dont have a reservation.

    (5)

  • Simon A.

    The location is great. Nice views if you get a table by the window. We were there for lunch. I was not impressed. The prices were comparable to other nicer restaurants on the island, but the menu selection was lacking I thought. The sandwich I ordered was so salty I could barely eat it. Had our waiter come to check on us, I may have sent it back and I literally have never done that. The service was very sub par and the food was not in any way worth the price. Needless to say I was quite disappointed.

    (2)

  • Eek A.

    The whole place is beautiful. Good food, very expensive. Not much to choose from. Great service, great views of the ocean. You table is about 20 feet from the shore. Wouldn't be going here very often as the bill for two was about $140 with a few drinks.

    (4)

  • Christina F.

    Went to the Beach House for dinner and the restaurant itself wasn't quite what I expected. The seating seemed more like a Denny's than what their website advertised. One thing I wasn't fond of was how dark it was inside. Yeah, it was at night but still... it felt kinda gloomy and as if I wasn't in Hawaii. Also, it was REALLY loud in there to the point where you couldn't hear the person sitting next to you at the table. Again, the atmosphere was more like a Denny's or some diner than a nice restaurant with expensive food. As far as the meal...It took forever to get bread. When the bread came to the table, it was stale and there was 2 pieces. So now only did it take forever to get those two pieces but it's gonna take even longer to get two more. For my main course, I ordered chicken and it was a bit overdone. So, in a nutshell...weird seating, dark, and noisy. Just another notch on the bad restaurant experience bedpost.

    (2)

  • Bill G.

    We dine here annually . . . a couple times annually, actually, because we keep looking for are reason to go back just before we head home. The setting is incredible, giving you a view of the sunset that people come to enjoy from all over the island in May. The fish entre's are always excellent, but make sure you listen to the specials and trust your server here . . . Especially if your server is Clyde. "Like Bonnie and Clyde" as he says. Clyde made our party of 6 plus a baby's night the highlight of our trip. Make a reservation to insure getting a premium table.

    (5)

  • Melinda N.

    While our server Lonny deserves 5 stars on his own, and the food deserves a 3.5- 4 star rating, the support staff was so far below par that they deserve a 1 star rating at most. We were tucked into a corner with no fan above us, so we were extremely warm.... uncomfortable. Our bus person came over to visit with us early and was quite pleasant. Refilled out bread and butter, cleared our first course. Then was never seen again. Lonny was extremely knowledgeable about the meal choices and the drinks were quite good. That being said, the bus person working the table right next to us refilled their water, looked at mine, which had been empty for quite a long time, and walked away without filling it or my husbands. We were both shocked by this choice. Thinking he'd come back, but he didn't. About 5 more minutes passed by before Lonny was able to return, and he filled our water. Lonny did the entire rest of our service.... water, clearing the table. I have been in the service industry for years and never understand why a busser serving one section refuses to help a coworker (and in return, clientele and overall improving the atmosphere of the dining experience) by simply refilling water glasses. A two second detour would have made us happy, instead of making us feel like the lost diners stuck in the back corner. We were dressed appropriately, polite and unassuming. We also will not return. Our $200 are spent much more happily elsewhere for a dining experience where we aren't compelled to write a disgruntled review immediately after. This is a first for me :(

    (2)

  • Deedee S.

    This place is highly over rated. Great views if you can score a table by the windows and not along the runway of food servers. This is our second time here and I think it will be our last. Husband ordered the seafood fettuccini and it was luke warm and had like 2 shrimp and a couple of scallops with mushrooms, and the ceasar salad which was not very good, way to much dressing and croutons we're huge and hard. I choose the vegetarian meal with a side of veggies and the side we sent back was cold, and my main course was Luke warm again. Vegetables were tasty but serving your food at the right temperature to begin with would make your meal more enjoyable. The waiter was nice but the service was very slow 45 min to get served. This place is way overpriced and food a hit or miss. Go for a Mai tai at the bar and enjoy the view and go somewhere else for dinner.

    (2)

  • Erica M.

    Food: 2 Stars View: 5 Stars Top Shelf Mai Tai: 5 Stars Don't waste your money on dinner here. Make a reservation for sunset and then order the top shelf Mai Tai and some apps (the ceviche was pretty good) OR champagne and the chocolate lava cake dessert. We loved the view but we were dissapointed with entrees and most of the appetizers. The Mai Tais were the best we had during our stay, but be sure to get top shelf. The chocolate dessert was also very delicious.

    (3)

  • Unknown U.

    My husband and I came here for our honeymoon... Unfortunately we waited until the last day to eat here... BEST MEAL ON KAUAI!! Mervin was our server and he was the best server we've ever had!! Menu is pricey but worth every dime!!! Go there and ask for Mervins section! Won't have better and fun service anywhere on the island!!!

    (5)

  • Mike P.

    Great View!!! Food a little bit overpriced. We had a 6:15 reservation, sunset was at 5:50 so we got a bottle of wine at the bar and had a few glasses as we watched the sunset. Absolutely stunning view. I would recommend to eat here just for the view...or even have a few drinks at the bar just for the sunset and then head to a different restaurant if you want. The atmosphere is great. The entire restaurant is open air. Fans throughout so the temp was perfect. One con- I asked several times to get a table closest to the water (it was our honeymoon and I made the reservation 2 months in advance) and they still sat us at a table towards the wall. I almost think you have to either be a local or tip the hostess to get a good table. The table ended up being fine since the sun had already set once we were seated. I would recommend the Ahi Tuna entree and my wife had the sea scallops with lobster risotto which she said was excellent. I know it must have been good because she usually never finishes her dish and she cleaned her plate! Service was great although it did take a while to get our entrees. It was packed on a Sunday night. Everything including the wine is overpriced but you are paying for the location and view. If you don't go for the sunset than don't bother.

    (4)

  • Marika M.

    Maybe it's because I got a personal recommendation raving about this place or the posh setting which lead me to believe this would be my best dinner in Kauai but it was far from it. The best part of the evening was the top shelf Mai Tai. Other than that it was overpriced and mediocre at best. The seafood corn chowder ($10) was salty and the crispy crab stuffed ahi roll ($18) was okay but not as good a sushi rolls back home for half the price. For my entree I ordered the lemongrass & kaua'i kaffir lime crusted sea scallops ($30) which consisted of six overcooked small scallops. They had coated the scallops in breadcrumbs or something that didn't enhance the flavor. It actually gave them a gritty texture and reminded me of sand which is never a good thing when it comes to shellfish. I was hoping things would turn around with dessert. I ordered the banana fosters based on Yelp reviews but was yet again disappointed. The dish was cold, the bananas had absolutely no caramelization to them and the puff pastry was dense and bland. I suggest going simply for their view and Mai Tai. Save yourself the hassle of reservations and waiting and just go to the bar.

    (2)

  • Dane W.

    Fair food, fair service, fair drinks. Not worth the wait or the price. Better options in South Kauai.

    (2)

  • Jennifer S.

    My wife and I received a gift card to the Beach House as a wedding gift, as we were on Kauai for our honeymoon. We eat out often, and certainly enjoy fine dining when we can afford it. Our visit to the Beach House was easily one of the top 2 or 3 dining experiences we've ever had together. We enjoyed a very leisurely dinner, with a reservation at 6:15. Completely unrushed, and pleasant. The panko crusted calamari was delicious with the Thai chilli sauce, followed by our salad course: ceasar for me, and goat cheese macadamia nut arugula for my wife, both were enjoyed equally. We were able to very liberally take our time through the first two courses, stepping off the patio to the grassy area behind the restaurant to take pictures of the sunset and the passing sea turtles, while very leisurely and comfortably enjoying our meal and drinks. Our main courses were very well prepared. I thoroughly enjoyed a filet with blue cheese bacon butter and grilled asparagus, and my wife was more than pleased with her wasabi crusted ahi. I'm not one for fish, but she described it as "one delicious piece of fish," which is as good a review as she's going to give of a food dish. We've had good food before, but what set the evening apart from most others was our server, Nina. She was attentive and friendly, but not to the point of distraction. We got along very well with her, and by the end of the evening, we felt like old friends. She allowed us the rare opportunity to enjoy a protracted, slow, lovely evening of dining with no rush and memorable conversation, both between my wife and I, and the three of us as a group. If anyone from management at the Beach House ultimately reads this review, Nina deserves whatever accolades are fitting of spectacular service at your establishment. Long story short: we enjoyed a wonderful meal, a beautiful sunset, ate too much, drank too much, and enjoyed some of the best, most personalized service we've received anywhere. Go to the Beach House. Some reviewers here have complained about "over priced" this, and "poor service" that, don't pay them any mind. Go and enjoy, be pleasant patrons and expect excellent service and a reasonably priced fine dining experience in return. Ask for Nina. Tip her well.

    (5)

  • Jacque Y.

    I went here with a group of 27 for a wedding. The view was absolutely stunning. It was everything a beach wedding in Hawaii should be. The food was exquisite and the service was outstanding. We started out with appetizers while waiting for the bride and groom to finish taking pictures. Crab stuffed mushrooms and carmalized onions and brie on top of a puff pastry. Both were amazing. First course was a shrimp cocktail (tastes just like shrimp cocktail, it was good but not awe-inspiring). Second course was a watermelon salad with gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, fresh greens, carrots, red onions and a raspberry vinagrette. The main course was red garlic mashed potatoes, baby green beans and carrots in butter, fish with a macadamia crusted top and filet mignon in a port glaze. And, of course, wedding cake for dessert. I'm not sure who did the cake as the restaurant took care of all those details. It was a 3-layered cake with chocolate cream filling and a buttercream frosting. It was moist, very flavorful without being overly sweet. I basically had to roll myself out of there. So why didn't it get 5 stars? As I was leaving, I decided to use the restroom before driving back to our hotel. It had water and paper all over the floor, one stall was disgusting and the sink was also dirty. I didn't see any staff when I walked out to tell them. I would attribute that to one bad night and would not hesitate to go there again.

    (4)

  • Brooke R.

    The Beach House had great food, wonderful staff and the view was like non other!! Go have a drink at the bar, or have some tasty scallops, marlin, or other seafood. Try the lava chocolate cake, but remember it takes 20 minutes its so fresh. The arugula salad was delicious with the goat cheese, and the sea scallops were so delicious.

    (5)

  • Bubbles T.

    The food was only ok... I think that plantation gardens restaurant and bar's food was much tastier and the ambience was much better than the beach house. The beach house is very busy and they are unable to give you the attention that you and your food deserve... After all, you are paying a decent amount for food so you should get tasty and yummy food while having an attentive crew waiting on you. I had the watermelon salad which was nothing special - watermelon and lettuce. I had the shutome with mac nuts which was dry and over cooked. My hubby ordered the white fish with wasabi and it was much more moist and flaky. It tasted much better than mine. Dessert was carrot cake and a chocolate something- carrot cake is a huge serving and very dense. Chocolate was yummy... Molten cake or something like that. The view is amazing! Don't be surprised that diners will get up and take pictures during dinner at sunset. Very good area for pictures!!!

    (2)

  • Chuck Z.

    Very, very good seafood corm chowder. Both of main dishes were very good to and of a good portion. Very laid back atmosphere, no need to dress up, sandals and slacks are all you need. Great view at sunset, but make a reservation for around 6-7PM so you don't miss it. Service is good but not as great as say Alan Wong's on Oahu. We liked it so much we went a second time. I would not miss this- also a Fodor's Choice Places to Eat in 2012.

    (4)

  • Brenda D.

    Great and reasonably priced for this quality of food and service. One of the better places on south side of Kauai to dine. The snapper and macadamia crushed mai mai were cooked perfectly. We sat at the bar and had some of their specialty martini's before sitting for dinner. It was my birthday so they brought me a dessert that was pretty tasty but I don't know what it was - sorry folks. During the daylight hours, the views from this restaurant are stunning. We went back 2 or 3 times to that area and watched the sunset. They have valet parking or there is a lot and street parking just past the restaurant to the right.

    (5)

  • J B.

    Awesome view. Excellent staff. Our Waitress was Bonnie, she was amazing. Food was excellent. Ceviche was very good. Watermelon salad was unique and refreshing. The Wasabi crusted Mechunga (spelled wrong) was awesome. They have amazing desserts, great drinks and a great wine list with excellent California wines.

    (5)

  • Shelly M.

    Great food, great service, great view, overall a great time. I highly recommend getting reservations here, it's a really nice place. Even if you don't come here to eat, you have to come to enjoy the sunset, people just show up out on the lawn or walkway to watch the sunset every night. Incredible show for sure.

    (5)

  • Jimmy T.

    This is 1 of 3 restaurants you must visit while in Kauai. The others are Tidepools and Dondero's at the Grand Hyatt in Poipu. Anyhow, I think it's interesting to read some reviews on here that are negative. After going there last month, I seriously think that the people who write these reviews are pleased by nothing and nitpick at prices while they're on vacation. We had a great time at the Beach House, as well as great food. The calamari appetizer was definitely something to try if you usually get fried calamari rings. Get there around 5:15pm for the sunset...

    (5)

  • devon c.

    853 reviews? Like this place needs another review, but here ya go ! Expensive, but who cares you are probably there for a special occasion - live it up ! We spent $100 one nite and $170 the other nite. The 1st time was the $170 and we were hooked, beautiful food that tastes outstanding and great drinks and I don't know if you can have a better view!

    (5)

  • Amanda H.

    Okay, so this is my 2nd visit to The Beach House. When in Kauai, I stay directly across the street at the Lawaii Beach Resort. I must say, my first visit here was okay, but this second one I was completely in love with my food. The service, not so much!!! The food... you must order the Blackened Ahi Caesar Salad. OMG, I dream of the salad at least once a week now. It was so darn good! (I am getting hungry just thinking about it) And The Beach House restaurant introduced me to my new favorite fish, the Moon Fish. I do not even remember how they served it - but I could not stop eating it. That fish was so damn good - I came back to LA looking for somewhere to buy it. I left there upset that I did not go to the Beach house to take home food more times during my whole trip. Now the service was all over the place. My server was very nice, but missing in action half the time. The people bringing out the food - seemed to be confused by which table ordered what dish and everything took forever to come out of the kitchen. They also took forever to clean the empty dished and the place was so hot. It was cooler outside than in there. Maybe it was just that night... But more Moon Fish Please!!!

    (4)

  • Rayna C.

    We came here from suggestions from friends. We knew it would be pricey. I looked it up online before going and found out that you do have to make reservations ahead of time and so we did. We had no problem getting the table though our view was not in an open window, but half window half wall. That was disappointing but who knows how they chose who sits at what table. The view was spectacular and watching the sunset on our first full day there was grand. The food was okay. They didn't have a large selection of food in my opinion and of course everything was pricey. So I went with the shrimp and linguine. Our waiter was nice but didn't seem overly excited about anything. Just remember that wherever you are on the island, remember this is only one major highway/two lane road. It does a U around the island so you don't have a short cut to most places. It took us an hour and half to go 30 miles. So plan ahead on your drive. It was worth the one visit. Not sure it will be on my list to do again if we come back to Kauai. Dress is casual but not beach casual.

    (4)

  • Tammy S.

    We made dinner reservations, but got there early and they had room to seat us - but took us to a table in the back with no view of the sunset (which is why we were there). You can have full dining in the bar, so I told the hostess we would just eat at the bar, when you offered us a reserved table next to the bar instead. The drinks were delicious and the view is what you're really paying for. The food was "okay", but definitely not the highlight of the trip. I had the wasabi crusted fish, but couldn't really taste the wasabi. Calamari was good and my husband had the ahi poke (which he enjoyed). Dinner for two, two appetizers and one drink was $130. Not the best food I've had, but the view is amazing! If you don't get where you want to sit, then sit at the bar, which faces out towards the sunset!

    (3)

  • Larry D.

    We went for a family lunch and 6 of us will not return to The Beach House next year Very disappointed with food quality The only positive was the gorgeous view LWD

    (1)

  • Nicole S.

    Our server, Kenyatta was amazing. Great food recommendations and enthusiastic service. The views are spectacular. Catch a table at sunset and get a romantic picture. Try the wasabi crusted market catch. The finish is amazing! Wine selection is phenomenal. The Duckhorn Decoy paired nicely with the snapper fresh catch.

    (5)

  • Sabeen A.

    Service was good and view was amazing . However the food was subpar and extremely expensive. The margarita I ordered was 14 dollars and pure juice. I ordered a barbecue chicken sandwich and it was basically grilled chicken piled with messy barbecue sauce. Also the side salad was served with the sandwich with the dressing on the side (they didn't ask if I wanted it tossed) the plate was small so it was a mess and a headache to toss it myself. However the views were incredible but I would suggest packing a picnic and bringing some wine and sit in the public lawn or beach.

    (3)

  • Callea B.

    This was by far our best meal in Kauai! The view is spectacular, and the food was phenomenal. We shared the ceviche with sweet potato chips, which made for a great starter. I ordered the Hawaiian Catch (Ono) and it was cooked to perfection with great flavor. My boyfriend ordered the Wasabi Crusted and he really enjoyed it too. He said the wasabi flavor was subtle yet added a lot to the dish. We also shared the molten lava chocolate dessert, which was delicious but nothing I couldn't get at other restaurants or even make at home. Our server, Alex, did a great job and we really had a great experience! Attire is between casual and dressy... by "Hawaii standards" as far as dress goes I would say on the dressier side.

    (5)

  • Lara R.

    I had the fish tacos which were great, but kind of dry. It was very, very little fish which made the $18 price probably not worth it. My husband had the pulled pork burger and fries which was very delicious - had a very unique flavor. But of course, the view was what made everything. Perfect view of the ocean. We visited for lunch and had a great time.

    (4)

  • Jessica B.

    Gorgeous views. Absolutely. Entertaining surfers who provide all the dinner time conversation you need, especially if you're not with someone (or several) who are chatty. For sure. Good food. Yep. But you're paying for the real estate more than anything else. So that $39 scallop dish (for example) is good - don't get me wrong - but it's not $39 good. And don't make your reservations too early (this time of year, no earlier than 6:30) Ours was at 6:00 p.m. and we were some of their first guests that evening. There was nothing comfortable about having ten wait staff and other restaurant staff standing around practically staring at you. I don't remember the name of our waitress but I just didn't get the impression she was super excited to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Because I was pretty uncomfortable til we left. We ate amazing food at other places while on the island. I wouldn't come back here to eat, which I'm disappointed about. But it was definitely a disappointing experience.

    (3)

  • Chris R.

    The restaurant and staff were nothing but exceptional. The waiter didn't rush us and encouraged us to take our time and enjoy the view, especially the sunset. A reservation at 6pm is a must if you want to see the sunset from a table next to windows. We noticed most people arrived at 6 and didn't leave until after sunset making only the tables in the back available if you arrive any time after. The food was amazing! My wife and I each started with Ahi Poke as an appetizer then continued with the seafood corn chowder. Both did not disappoint. My wife had the crab crusted Monchong and I had the special of the night. By far the best entrees we ate on the island.

    (5)

  • Craig D.

    (4) ~ very good overall food & service...probably the best Dinner on Kauai, especially when you count the view;) OUR MENU: DRINKS: * Tai Chi(cocktail) = (4) very good * Water(tap) = (3.5) good * Coffee = (3.5) good FOOD: * Poke = (4.25) Very good...it's seared not raw * Grilled Hawaiian Catch(Nairagi) = (4) very good * Sorbet = (4) very good...coconut was my favorite

    (4)

  • Gayle L.

    Once again, beautiful setting and lousy, expensive food. This is our 3rd time in several years always hoping that the chef will wise up but this was it and we will not return. Friends suggested the linguini and seafood entree...which was an oily mess of a bit of seafood swimming in bland marinara...mostly oil and $28! The ceviche appetizer was actually sweetened! Ew! My friend tried to fix it by ordering limes and cilantro but sadly the sweetness was over powering! The bread though fresh out of the oven was too salty... Even the waitress (who is from the west coast and absolutely delightful was apologetic), acknowledged that proper Mexican cuisine is lacking in Kauai. So please people either buy a cookbook or back away from the cuisine!

    (2)

  • Emily M.

    We went here to celebrate our 1 year anniversary, and there were definitely more pros than cons. Pros: Beautiful and unique view, very romantic Fantastic food; high quality/cooked perfectly Nice decor Cons: It was really crowded and I felt like they were sort of trying to "pump us through." Water re-fills and waiter check ins were rare. Not what I'd expect for a nice, expensive restaurant. Overall, I'd go back! I think the service thing was maybe circumstantial, and the view and food outweigh it anyway, but it still knocked this place from a 5 star to a 4 star for me.

    (4)

  • Alicia C.

    Funny story: during our trip, my sister and I snorkeled for the first time. We got the 24 hour rental and ended up racing to the nearest location to return them in time. The rental spot was right next to The Beach House. When my sister told me no one was there and that there was a "Be back in 5 mins" sign on the door, we decided to get some drinks at The Beach House. We sat outside at the bar area for 2 reasons: 1) we were watching for the rental guy to come back, and 2) there was a beautiful view with the beach and ocean not 40 feet away . My older brother, who had recently visited Kauai us we had to get a passion fruit daiquiri while here, so that was our first order. -It was delicious with a bit of a sparkling soda kick with the passion fruit sweetness and a taste of lime. It was delivered with a lovely orchid and a lime. It also had a decent kick of alcohol. We sat and enjoyed the drink, view, and quirky conversation, still waiting for the Boss Frog's rental guy. In the meantime we ordered another drink and a burger from the lunch menu. - I got the grapefruit drink (I forgot the name) that was also pretty good and had a generous amount of alcohol. - The 1/2 lb burger was one of the best burgers I have ever had. Cooked to perfection (medium rare as ordered) with great flavor and juices falling down my arm. Perfect meal with drinks on a sunny afternoon. The bartender, who doubled as our waiter since we were technically at the bar section, was very friendly. We even found out he was from the bay area and he was happy to give some recommendations as to what to do for fun while on our trip. We did return around dinner, hoping to show my dad how great the burger was, however we were somewhat disappointed by fancy dishes that were exorbitantly priced. I highly recommend lunch with drinks. Very affordable and fun with an amazing view. I got a burger and 2 drinks all for a little over $30. Wish we had more time to return do I could have tried the fried calamari appetizer that looked amazing at the next table! *salivating just thinking of it*

    (4)

  • Dino D.

    The Beach House would serve visitors and locals better if it served soft-serve ice cream. A stand. To watch a beautiful sunset sans overly-salted food, longer than kind-wait-time at the bar, and valet - seriously? On the Island of Kauai. A want to-be Malibu Beach House. I'm not a fan of it's over priced, and sub marginal fare. The Crispy Panko Crusted Calamari ($12) are deep-fried, I really believed someone ordered fried mozzarella (like not at my table!) that is how they appeared. Terrible. The thai inspired Crab Cakes with a mango ginger aioli were much tastier but loose - like, not much crab. The saving savory starter was the Kaua'i Grown Beet Salad ($10) were fresh yellow & red firm beets with Gorgonzola, and Guava smoked Alae Salt - again, every item was overly salted. Entrées were Island Catches of Mahi Mahi ($MP) with Macadamia Nuts served in a sickening-rich citrus aka miso beurre-blanc with you guessed it, salt. The Grilled Hawaiian Catch ($36)- should have been tossed back into the Pacific - it was dry. The Wahoo (Ono) were three-fillets, one inedible due the saltiness and hardness. The very attentive & apologetic blue-eyed Taylor, as server brought my table of five's dismay to the Managing Partner, Tim O., who oh never made it to our table. The sunset was awesome - there left on a positive note.

    (1)

  • Sheryl I.

    Good for the view and location and food second! Food was really good but the view is AMAZING! Went right at sunset and wow! Waiter great and gave good recommendations. Had the special fish (Ono) and the sauce and way fish cooked was a hit!

    (4)

  • Bianka V.

    I went in thinking this place was a 3, but it was better! The service was amazing!! Super nice and attentive. The food was good! Not amazing, but I would totally go back for lunch!!

    (4)

  • S B.

    Has the most amazing calamari on the island, along with pretty much everything else they serve. As well as as a great view of the ocean!!!

    (5)

  • Kristina K.

    We arrived at The Beach House around sunset for my boyfriends birthday; the setting was absolutely gorgeous! They only take table "requests" opposed to reservations, so I was stoked when we had seemingly scored a beach front table... Unfortunately, the hostess abruptly stopped us due to a table mix up and we ended up tucked away in the farthest corner. But for a moment we were still pleased to hear the ocean. That is until the cheesy wedding music began. All we experienced of the sweet wedding taking place on the adjacent lawn was greatest hits of Jason Mraz. I still felt "lucky to be in love with my best friend" (ha) in the most beautiful place, but continued to be deterred by the slow service, no offer of a second drink, and even though they provided a complementary birthday ice cream scoop, we were not offered any other dessert selections. Overall the food was good, but so are the many other local cafés and the breathtaking Kauai views are not limited to The Beach House lanai.

    (2)

  • Amber A.

    Way over priced sunset experience. The foods below average, but the staffs nice. It's a cool experience at sunset but would recommend the bar side table for a fraction of the price.

    (2)

  • Jenna B.

    If you come to Kauai, you must come to the beach house! It truly is the best location to watch the sunset which is absolutely incredible! The grass is packed with people around 630 to get a glimpse of this magical setting. The restaurant caters to the scenery which I appreciate. We actually came here twice on our trip since we enjoyed it so much! The first time we shared lobster Mac n cheese which was good (not the best I've had but it's worth a try!) I got the macadamia crusted mahi mahi both nights we came. It is incredible! It was the best dish we had amongst the 5 of us! The scallops were also very delicious as they came with great sides. My friend got the swordfish which was good, but not as good as the mahi or scallops. The second time we visited, my parents shared the crab crusted fish with an orange tangy sauce which was incredible! It's probably the most expensive item on the menu but it is so worth it! The service is great too! The first time we had Jerry and the second time we had Chase. They both gave great recommendations and were very attentive to us. The drinks are good (especially the Mai tai since it had the most alcohol in it) and the mango blended drink is good too. For dessert we had the banana fosters which is massive! You can share it between 5 people! Loaded with macadamia nuts, bananas and ice cream, it was heavenly! I can't wait to come back on my next visit to Kauai!

    (5)

  • Jay E.

    Yum Yum! One of our favorite places to leave the kids at the condo and have a great dinner with excellent service! Sure it's a little more than McDonald's but it's worth every penny! And that's why we leave the kids and their chicken nuggets taste buds at home. Super service, great views, delicious food!

    (5)

  • Aaryn P.

    The Beach House is obviously one of the island's premier restaurants - in comparison to the Kauai Grill up in Princeville. We made reservations several months in advance for an anniversary dinner that we will not soon forget. Parking is hard to get in Koloa along this strip, so take advantage of the restaurant's valet parking. Upon entering, beware of the wonderful jewelry cases and jewelry store next door. You're about to spend a lot on dinner... and the jewelry is absolutely amazing...and expensive. Beautiful way to wait though... We had a straight-on, full view premier table of the lawn and beach during our visit. My Mom had paid for a celebration set up of orchids strewn amongst tea candles - a wonderful addition to a great meal. For our cocktails, we started with two Majestic Mai Tai's - of which my husband and Mom would continue to order as the night progressed. I had the Banana Mac Nut Delight and the Hawaii Tea...both fantastic. For our starters, my husband and my Mom tried the Crispy Crab Stuffed Ahi Roll of which they thought was good, but a little low on the flavor scale. I chose the Omao Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad. While I found the arugula hard to eat, it was a fantastic salad. The goat cheese balls were fried, and upon slicing them open, they oozed warm, creamy goat cheese that was amazing. For our entrees, my Mom and I both had the special of the evening which was the moon fish, (ono?) which had been crusted and served over risotto and served with asparagus. Simply amazing! My husband had the Ahi tuna and was very impressed with it. For dessert, we indulged in the Hawaiian Carrot Cake. Our server made sure there was a candle in it to celebrate our anniversary which was very sweet. Although the carrot cake is made in house, we didn't find it to be anything special...but it was good carrot cake, as far as carrot cakes are concerned. Our server was classically trained, and a delight...very down to earth, yet very professional and prompt - he really went the extra mile to make sure we had a fantastic evening. As far as the view goes, it doesn't get much better than this. You are situated right on the beach, basically with a fantastic coastal view and surfing entertainment. There is a lawn buffer with palm trees and tiki torches which really add to the atmosphere. This is another place that is pretty expensive - you will pay for the cuisine and the view..but if you're celebrating something special, this is definitely the place to go - just make sure to plan ahead! Please make sure you take note of their dress code and follow it. We did see the manager offer another patron the proper shirt attire, so they do enforce it.

    (5)

  • Omar S.

    The best meal we've had on the island! We had some fresh ahi appetizers and then a few of the fish entrees. The Hawaii Opah was incredible. I've never had anything like that. It was prepared with a wasabi crust which was perfect. The staff was very attentive and service was really great. The bananas foster desert was one of the best I've had. The restaurant has spectacular sunset views. Seems to be the thing to take a sunset photo here.

    (5)

  • Ron C.

    The Beach House? Off the charts! First, the beauty of the place is incredible! I kept wanting my wife to pinch me because the view of the beach and the setting sun was awesome. In fact, it is so good that people are lined up to get professional pictures of themselves in the sunset (Which at the time I was there was 7:22 p.m.). Naturally, this is also a very busy place. The fresh seafood is dynamite! The libations are superb! And the prices? You are on an island near a resort! Prepare to pay big prices on what you get here. But pay that sticker shock no mind...this is paradise!

    (5)

  • Stephanie H.

    DELICOUS!!! We had an amazing meal at the beach house. Obviously it's a little pricey but the food is worth it. Our server was very friendly. They even gave us a card signed by the staff because it was our honeymoon. We went at sunset and it was GORGEOUS!!!! The only thing I wasn't thrilled with was the girl walking around interrupting peoples meals to ask if they wanted a sunset picture. I found that weird in an upscale restaurant.

    (5)

  • Carolyn J.

    Totally sucked. Drove 35 minutes to have breakfast as it said onYelp they did breakfast. Found out they only served lunch and dinner. It was a lovely location...we were very disappointed.

    (1)

  • jay d.

    How does this place not have 5 stars? The best food we had in Kauai. Best setting also. We went for our honeymoon and they made a huge fuss. Amazing sunset table. Fantastic fish. Great cocktails. The staff signed a card for us so cute. Sara was a fantastic and knowledgable server. We loved it. a+

    (5)

  • Laurie S.

    Delicious local food! Chase was an amazing and attentive server. Surfers were rocking on the shore. Birhday dessert topped off the night! Best carrot cake I have ever had. Love my life!

    (5)

  • Lindsay S.

    The food was pretty good. And our server, Bonnie, was fantastic. But we got put at a table that was one of the worst locations imaginable. If you stood up, you could see a bit of window and ocean. But we might as well have been seated at a Denny's in Kansas. REALLY disappointing.

    (2)

  • Jesse K.

    We have dined and drank here, watching the beautiful sunset, on about 5 occasions now, over the last two trips here in 2 years. As a happy vegan, this place is great because they offer a separate vegan menu, which has yet to disappoint. The service has always been great (does anyone else wonder if the people who claim that service sucks somewhere are the ones bringing a crappy attitude in with them?), and the view is spectacular. This is a must try place for anyone, but particularly my fellow vegan/vegetarian travelers. And the sorbet is to die for!!!

    (5)

  • vanessa w.

    We ate at a lot of the nice restaurants in Poipu and this was my favorite. The location is amazing, I suggest to show up a little early and sit on one of the benches outside and gaze at the ocean and stars. The food was very good with large portions. The service was excellent. It's pricey but a great place for a special occasion.

    (5)

  • Deborah P.

    We ate here twice while in Kauai. Being from New York we know good food and good service and we are never disappointed here. Chase was our waiter the first night and we asked for him again on the second night because he was that good. We made our reservations about a month before we got to Kauai to make sure we got a seat to see the sunset. Everything was just great!!

    (5)

  • Erin V.

    Okay the scenery gets 5 stars. But this review is about the restaurant itself. Food is very over priced. Ordered the risotto and it was still crunchy. Reordered it and it was still under done. Server seemed overwhelmed. Ordered a sauce and waitress forgot. She took forever to do everything really. Luke I said, view was amazing. My opinion, bring your own food and have a picnic.

    (3)

  • Mary Anne H.

    We went to the Beach House for dinner this evening. Calimari delicious crab cakes ok. Entree was crab encrusted Ono very good served with purple mashed potatoes on a huge plate . The fish and potatoes were lost on this plate. Service was excellent! $48. For this fish dish is outrageous! The restaurant has a million dollar view and for this I understand it is expensive. However, $48. Is ridiculous!! Won't be back!!!!

    (2)

  • Kathy A.

    Incredible views, beautiful sunset and delicious food! We started with drinks (Kalaheo Mule and Hawaiian Ice Tea, both were excellent) and an appetizer. We chose the Crispy Crab Stuffed Ahi Roll and loved it! It was the perfect size to share. I ordered the Crab Encrusted Island. Catch (Opah...WOW!) and my wife chose the Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Sweet Corn and Shrimp Risotto (spectacular!). The risotto was incredible! We also chose the Apple Smoked Bacon Brussel Sprouts to share...OMG! No room left for dessert, although the choices were very tempting. Edwin and the staff provided excellent service and recommendations. The Beach House lived up to our high expectations. A wonderful dinner...a night to remember!

    (5)

  • Paul S.

    We made reservations 1 1/2 weeks ago for 6:15 dinner and were seated promptly at that time. The location of The Beach House was amazing. The ocean front view was perfect for catching a beautiful sunset. Our server tonight was Nina and she was fantastic. She helped my wife to get a special vegetarian entree ordered, which was much appreciated. We were also appreciative of Nina for asking whether we had any food allergies, something that not alot of servers ask, especially with so many food allergies out there. The food was very good, I had tonight's risotto special w/ scallops and 4oz Maine Lobster Tail, which was delicious. One more shout out to Nina, we really appreciated her offering to take several photos for us, including taking us from our table to outside the restaurant to get some nice photos with the sunset colors in the background. We will be back and also will tell our friends to come when they are in Kauai!

    (5)

  • Chrissy M.

    I loved this place! The food was excellent and very expensive. The restaurant has a beautiful sunset view. There was a photographer that took pictures outside during the sunset time. He would go around and ask couples if they wanted there picture taken.. The picture cost $20 and they put the picture in a sleeve.

    (5)

  • L T.

    Location location location! That's what this place is all about... Service was ok- there were a ton of servers but most seemed more concerned about each other vs customers! We sat in the bar so i can't speak for the dining room service Sunset View was amazing but came to find out... You can sit on the grassy area in front of the beach house for free!! Food was good, not great.. The calamari was tasty and the beet salad was just ok We got there around 5:30, for a 6:30 sunset ... Valet parking is $3

    (3)

  • A. M.

    We returned on the last night of our stay to celebrate a very special occasion. We received the warmest welcome from Valerie. She is incredibly kind and even though she was not assigned to our table she always checked on us to make sure we were happy with our delicious meal. Bonnie was our server and was very friendly and accommodating. Thank you for making our celebration so very special. We look forward to returning in the future! Beautiful ambience , delicious food, extremely friendly staff. Thank you!!! Try the filet mignon, ahi sashimi appetizer, crab cakes and flour less chocolate cake is divine.

    (5)

  • Theresa G.

    Went here for my birthday while on a trip to Kauai. We had an 8 PM reservation so went to Spouting Horn nearby to watch the sunset, then had a drink at the bar around 7:30. The bar was a great place to watch the sunset so a recommend the drink at the bar + 7:30-8PM reservation combo. All the tables have a great view of the ocean as well. The drinks (lilikoi mojito and mango mama) were excellent. I had trouble deciding which to order. The food was good. I had the scallops, which were excellent. The lobster risotto they came with was tasty but too salty. My boyfriend had one of the "fresh fish" options. That day it was mahi mahi and he had the one in some kind of butter sauce. It was delicious. For dessert we had the chocolate lava cake, which honestly was just like any chocolate lava cake. I'm getting pretty bored with these being the dessert being served everywhere. They're always tasty, this one no exception, but boring. I had the Hawaiian coffee with dessert which was very good and quite potent. When I made the reservation, they asked if it was a special occasion. Everyone wished me a happy birthday and they gave me a card at the end. A nice touch. It's a good place for a special dinner. It's not the best food I've ever had and it's not cheap, but I had a nice romantic dinner and the view was gorgeous. I would go back, definitely.

    (4)

  • Melisa O.

    We were glad that we made reservations for the Beach House and arrived early, as it was definitely busy. We enjoyed drinks in the bar prior to our dinner and was seated by the time of our reservation. Our meal was promptly served and very tasty. Our only challenge was the amount of foot traffic going by our table and the wait station and although the staff was attentive they became a distraction as they attended to something at our table every few minutes. Overall a lovely location for a delicious meal.

    (4)

  • Jeff D.

    This will go down as one of the best dining experiences in memory. We went there for a romantic sunset birthday celebration. Food was fantastic, wonderful sunset views and great service. Rather than repeat the info in other reviews, here are a few things I found unique and exceptional. Our waiter (Josh?) was fantastic and attentive. What was different was that all others attendants were involved in a team effort to add to the experience. The fellow that filled our water glasses made a point to ask how our meal was and wish a happy birthday. At the end of the meal was the standard complimentary desert with a birthday candle. Another creative difference: The desert was accompanied by a happy birthday card that was signed by the staff who had waited on our table. Very creative and a memorable touch. Easy 5 stars!

    (5)

  • Jenn T.

    My husband and I came here on our first night in Kauai. From the moment we sat down, to the last minute before we left, we had the best service. The drinks were fabulous, the food was excellent, and the views were breathtaking. We were seated right by the sliding glass opened window. We were able to admire the sunset while enjoying our amazing dinner. They offer a picture taking service there, taken in front of the sunset...and we bought both pictures because they turned out so great. We will absolutely recommend this place to any friends and family planning a trip to Kauai.

    (5)

  • Cat Y.

    The entire dining room has a great view of the ocean. Our drinks were tasty and had the right amount of alcohol - as in you can taste it and it's not overwhelming. Our poke and crabcake appetizers were creative and delightful. My macademia crusted mahi was a little bit dry but otherwise the buerre blanc and mashed potatoes were delish. Service was executed at a good pace and very friendly.

    (4)

  • Andy S.

    The Beach House is a restaurant which I wish I had reviewed a while ago. It sort of pains me to call it a tourist trap, but I think I have to lean in that direction. It features unbelievable real-estate and if you are going to go here, elbow your way in to exterior/ocean-front seating at sunset well in advance. Probably something you should see and do if you are on your 'romantic honeymoon', etc... Once the sunset 'ceremony' is over- be prepared for a good, but extremely expensive meal. The place will likely be filled to the brims, and your service could be bumpy, and you may get lost in the shuffle at some point as there is a lot of action in the restaurant. As with every meal I consume in Hawaii, fish is usually the focus for me, and what I had I enjoyed...BUT- all in all, if you have a choice to make within a similar price-range- I'd take Merriman's for the food, and the Beach House for the view. And if I had just one night left to book a memorable meal in the area- it wouldn't be at the Beach House.... This restaurant survives very well because of its location- however if the same menu were served in a mid-mall location like Merriman's, I don't think it would be as successful. Anyways- that's just my two cents. I may return someday, but this would not be my top selection in the area- and I might opt for a drink/appetizer at sunset as opposed to a full-on dining experience.

    (3)

  • Milena P.

    4 for the view, beautiful to watch the sunset. 3 for the food: waiter was very nice. However, my grilled ahi which I requested medium, came out totally overcooked. The mashed potatoes were tasty however when mixed with the soy sauce around the dish, they tasted a bit on the salty side. My husband's grilled mahi was also Overcooked and served over a dark mashed Something which we cant remember what it was or what it tasted like, blah.

    (3)

  • Grace L.

    Gorgeous and amazing view!! I think everyone I ran into in Kauai had been here. That might be reason it would be insanely popular. it would be a good idea to make a reservation especially around sunset. They have a lot of fresh caught fish and fabulous Mai tais!

    (4)

  • Derek S.

    I don't know if it was an off night or this is the norm but the service here is not great. Arrived at 714 for a 715 reservation and was told the table isn't ready quite yet but that it will be soon- generally not a problem- it happens. Fast forward to 745- still waiting and staff blaming the patrons for just sitting there talking. Ok that's I guess out if your control but that's still very annoying. Fast forward to finally sitting down...ok now I realize what's going on- the service is just so slow- took 15 minutes to get our drinks after ordering, bread didn't come until after the appetizers came, and other delays for food coming out. Rubs me the wrong way that the staff would throw the patrons under the bus for slow turnover of tables-- please that was not the problem. Service was a 2. Now to the food: it was very good....I had the Mahi mahi special in a butter sauce...very rich but very tasty. The lady had the Beet dish which she said was very tasty. Mom had one of the special fish of the day which she loved. Dad had the watermelon salad and we all shared the Ahi Poke as a starter. All were delicious. Again - glad I tried it but probably won't be back unless its for lunch or just to take in the view...because that view is hard to beat!

    (3)

  • Eileen W.

    After reading the bad reviews, we almost cancelled our dinner reservations. Thank goodness we didn't! The setting is glorious, our waiter, Chase, friendly and attentive. Our food--wasabi crusted opah, and crab crusted monchong--was very, very good (not exactly "crusted" but still very yummy!) I could have eaten an entire basket of their bread! And, the Majestic Mai Tai was exceptional! Expensive? Yes, but given the setting, food, and experience? Worth every dime!! We will be back on our next visit, that's for sure! Aloha!

    (5)

  • Orville C.

    Awesome food and great service. The appetizers were phenomenal we couldn't get enough of the braised pork and cheveche. If I had one complaint I'd say my entree initially came out a bit cooler than I would have liked but with one word they had it replaced in a flash with a new dish. The service, food, and views were all top notch we will defiantly be back the next time we are on the the island.

    (4)

  • Lisa V.

    I have no idea why the reviews are only average for this place! My husband and I went here for a special dinner for our honeymoon and the food was absolutely AMAZING. I had the wasabi crusted fish (it was Opah "Moonfish" that day) and it was honestly one of the best things I have ever tasted. I am writing this review 1 year after I went there, and I am STILL thinking of that darn moonfish! I'm not even a seafood lover but I am hooked. Can't wait to go back. The only negative thing was, being the planner I am, I reserved a table months in advance in the hopes that we'd get a table on the patio (best views) but we got one right inside by the window instead. Not bad, but still, I was disappointed. However the parties that were on the patio didn't leave for HOURS so that's not the restaurant's fault. Anyway, go here!

    (5)

  • Erin M.

    Atmosphere is beautiful, was less impressed by food. Ordered the following: -Crab cake appetizer: was good except they put fish eggs on top of the crab cakes without telling you. -Lamb shank: Average. A bit dry and the risotto did not seem like risotto and heavy on the truffle oil. Had better for less $. -Lobster Mac and cheese: really great taste and lots of lobster. Only negative is fish eggs were also on top and are not told they will be included in the dish. -Brussels Sprouts: Terrible. Mushy, horrible flavor or lack of flavor. Would be better if they roasted them but instead almost seem boiled and left with too much water with a little bacon on top. Overall, for the price, not somewhere I would return for the items ordered. Maybe their other fish dishes are better and we just ordered the wrong items. Honestly biggest complaint was the fish eggs on items without being told. They took Brussels sprouts off our bill.

    (3)

  • Kevan M.

    I'm stretching to find negative things to say about The Beach House. It's located in a magical location facing the sunset. The interior decor is comfortable and tasteful but perhaps a bit dated and touristy. I didn't notice much because the main draw here is the view of the ocean. What stood out most was the service. My wife and I arrived early and started in the bar for a quick drink. Our server was enthusiastic, attentive, efficient and friendly. After being seated, our server was professional, knowledgeable and really went out of her way to make us feel like a special guests. Overall, I enjoyed the food. We ordered the fried calamari appetizer, lamb & scallops. The squid was not overcooked and the flavors/textures were nice. It was served as long cylinders of breaded squid with a small salad. Not especially imaginative but tasty nonetheless. I ordered the lamb dish which was opulently plated. There were large pieces of medium rare lamb drizzled with balsamic vinegar. The lamb was cooked with mediterranean spices and herbs and served on a bed of risotto. I enjoyed the dish. I'm allergic to shellfish so I was not able to try my wife's scallops but she clearly enjoyed her meal. My only criticism of the food was that it was heavy and oily. Overall though, I felt we had an outstanding experience here.

    (5)

  • Paul B.

    The view at lunch was very nice but the food was poor at best. My kids had the burger and grilled chicken sandwiches which were fine but the roll was huge and overwhelming and the fries ignored by 2 potato-obsessed kids (major indictment!). My wife had the fish tacos which offered a tiny portion of uninspired presentation, and my marlin with kale and cold sesame noodles arrived as a 3-4 oz piece of overcooked fish with minimal kale; tasty sauce but disappointing as a whole. Waiter was very pleasant. Would avoid this place for lunch.

    (2)

  • Michael H.

    Our visit here tonight was a mixed bag with a happy ending. The bad: cattle call atmosphere at sunset. Problems with front desk notifying us when table was available. The good: mahi mahi entree was wonderful, as was calamari appetizer. Management responsive to my complaint of not being told our table was ready. Bottom line: not sure I would come here for sunset despite its reputation as a great place to view sunset. If you must see the sunset here, come an hour prior to sunset time. Better yet, watch the sunset a couple of miles up the road at the blowhole. The mahi mahi was memorable. Make a reservation here an hour after sunset and enjoy the fresh fish.

    (4)

  • Justin A.

    I came here to The BeachHouse on NYE. I thought it would be a good place to go -with a view of the fireworks on their lawn. Even though the fireworks were cancelled due to prevailing winds, I still left disappointed. My girlfriend and I ordered an appetizer that never came. That was kind of annoying because they still charged us for the appetizer on the bill. This wasn't a deal breaker - but the food was. I ordered the chicken dish and the chicken was undercooked. I had to send it back. My girlfriend ordered a fresh fish special and it was okay, but not worth the price. The only thing that was redeeming was the wine list. We ordered a bottle of champagne for a good price (around $40) and some of the other mixed drinks were good too. Why the 4star? Our cab never showed up and the manager gave us a ride home. That is the spirit of aloha.

    (4)

  • Eva H.

    The service at the Beach House is amazing. I attended a wedding there and Our servers, Christy, Bonnie and Sarah, were so friendly, warm, professional and efficient. They took great care of the entire wedding party.

    (5)

  • James M.

    Went there for our 3rd anniversary dinner. I had called ahead and asked for a special table decoration. The staff hit a home run with a table covered with flowers and a view to kill for. Taylor was our server. She did a great job of talking us through the locally caught fish I had never heard of. Great menu suggestions. The food and follow up service was great. Taylor topped it off with great pictures using my camera.

    (5)

  • Schel H.

    Ok I have eaten at a lot of nice restaurants in the past and they had some nice touches here but overall I do not think that this place was worth the price. The food was decent not outstanding. The pricing was extravegent (was trying to decide if they were so high due to being in hawaii or due to being an overinflated uppity joint?) I did not come across anything that marked itself as high end as The Beach House, but I just felt that they didnt deliver. The service was good. The view was great (but sunset was before 5:30). The photographer doing photos asked if we wanted sunset photos when there was barely any light in the sky at all. People without reservations got better tables than we did even though we showed up early to see the sunset and asked to be seated early, but werent! GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... They had some nice touches with cards for birthdays and anniversarys signed by most of the staff... I will agree that they had great salt crusted sourdough bread. But we had 3 main courses and a child course and not one of them was awesome or delightful. I dont know why but I have much much better in much cheaper less snooty environs. If you want a view and are able to be there before or during the sunset its very beautiful. So upgrade the chef's and I think that this place would be much much better. Keep your baker though! so as the status says... Meh. I've experienced better.

    (2)

  • Craig R.

    I don't eat fish - let's put that out there first. If I did eat fish, I wouldn't want to do it squeezed into room with old white people and obnoxious honeymooners. This is what I imagine a meal at one of Donald Trump's golf courses is like. My wife and I were given a gift certificate for this place and were told it was the best place to watch the sunset in Kauai. Well, we couldn't get a reservation for prime sunset time in the 2 weeks we were there, so I opted for 8pm, which I figured would be less crowded. The bar is awesome. Very good selections and impeccable service, despite the other patrons trying to knock me out of my prime spot. When we were finally seated at our table, the service was impeccable. My wife says this is the best fish she's ever eaten, and my paltry non-fish selections were also very good. Highlights for me were the beet salad and fresh ciabatta bread. The Beach House was just not for us. Despite the food and drink selection being pretty damn amazing, the atmosphere is not conducive to twenty-somethings from New York who usually go for a low-key vibe. I'm sure this place was perfect for the middle-aged Wisconsinites who talked so loudly behind us I couldn't hear my own thoughts.

    (3)

  • Tony B.

    Can not beat the view...enough said

    (3)

  • Foodie S.

    Completely overrated. I was so excited because we were told you have to get reservations 6 to 9 months in advanced. I wish we were told to not come here. The views are great most places in Hawaii so don't bother. Also, we didn't even watch the sunset from our table, we were out on the beach where everyone can go. I love going to high end restaurants and trying new things...but everything was bland and simple.

    (2)

  • Becky R.

    It was probably the waiter. He was the waiter for which all waiters should model. Clyde. Like Bonnie and Clyde. Clyde was fantastic. Seriously, few restaurants ever have ever ever had a Clyde. We talked about Clyde on the flight home. We got a table after sunset. Okay spot. I think there's probably a pecking order to tables here. Our food was very good. A corn chowder and beet salad for me. It was excellent. Friends had pork chops, fresh fish - liked those. I think the seafood pasta dish was so-so. Menu is pricey, but great (amazing) view - even in the dark of night and great service (for us). They made a big deal of our birthdays. We totally enjoyed our experience.

    (5)

  • Leah I.

    Go here to dine, drink and watch the sunset. If you don't have a reservation, there are 2, 4-person countertop-type tables, the bar and a handful of tables that are available. The pork entree was delicious - great helping of pork that was very tender in a delicious sauce. My date normally doesn't eat vegetables but cleared his plate! Also served with purple mashed potatoes, which were delicious. I had the grilled fresh catch - that evening it was ono fish. It was prepared quite well but could have skipped the black rice it came with. Two drinks and two entrees and the bill was ~$90. It was worth it.

    (4)

  • K B.

    Bret was the best bartender on the island!! Looking to go back soon before we have to head home. Definitely a destination and beautiful facility.

    (5)

  • Cristy S.

    When you walk into this restaurant you think "OH WOW LOOK AT THAT VIEW" and expect the perfect view of the beach outside to accompany some pretty near perfect food. When you see the menu you're like "OH WOW LOOK AT THOSE PRICES" and expect the expensive price range to accompany some pretty high quality and worthwhile food. Then when you are presented with your food and start to eat it you feel a little disappointed because it doesn't come close to matching the view or the price you paid for it. I ate here with my husband because we were staying at Lawai Beach Resort across the street and wanted to get something quick. I wish we had walked the extra less than a mile to the Shops at Kukui'ula and gotten something from the Shrimp Shack. We both enjoyed the corn seafood chowder we had as an appetizer but did not really enjoy our burgers (mine grilled chicken, his beef). He had asked for his to be cooked medium rare and it was more well done. The fries were kind of overcooked too. My chicken wasn't seasoned very good. It wasn't disgusting, it wasn't amazing. Definitely overpriced. We would maybe go back for some corn chowder but otherwise I wouldn't want to eat there again.

    (2)

  • Megan L.

    Great place for a sunset. The vegan option was great. Service was okay. The woman who opened our expensive champagne popped the cork outside of the restaurant onto the sidewalk and didn't get it for the special occasion. She also spilled it twice while pouring. Skip the overpriced drinks.

    (4)

  • Michael S.

    It's totally cliche but everything about this place was perfect. The drinks were delicious. I had the signature mojito and my wife had the raspberry lemon drop martini..the the calamari was out of this world...perfectly breaded thick strips. The macadamia nut butter mahi dish was melt in your mouth delicious..and the crab crusted local catch was divine. All followed by a picture taken at sunset by their professional photographer (for a $20 fee)....Yes a bit pricey, but effortless...and perfect.

    (5)

  • Chris H.

    One word....Sunset. Don't bother coming here after 6pm, because you will miss the star attraction. The whole restaurant seems to clear out to the lawn around 545pm as people start taking pictures. It is a amazing setting. The service is good. The food is also good but not the best I have had in Poipu. Reservations for 530pm are hard to get during peak periods, so plan ahead. We always come here when we visit Kauai.

    (4)

  • Yong S.

    The resturant is located in the picture perfect place where you can enjoy good food and Kauai sunset. However, if you are looking for a quite romantic dinner, this place is not for you. All dishes we ordered were excellent and tasty.

    (4)

  • Ryan M.

    We had my wedding dinner here on the private lanai and the service and scenery was awesome. Working with Nicole to plan the event was a breeze. And Nickola our waitress that night was a true professional. Food was great too.

    (5)

  • Layne R.

    Great location, meh food. We picked the Beach House as our final dinner and our lone fancy dinner while on Kauai. Makes perfect sense... end the trip watching the sunset and eating delicious food. Well, we got a bit more than half of that. The view from the Beach House is fantastic. The restaurant sits out and faces down the coast in the direction of the setting sun. It was perfectly situated for the sunsets on Kauai. The place is built to give great views to everyone (some people might get less than stellar views but not bad and you can walk out to the lawn and watch the sunset there too). So for the view, thumbs up. But the food... I was pretty massively disappointed. Not at all worth the price you pay. We ordered a starter which was the highlight of the meal. We got the Panko crusted calamari. I'd never had calamari like it before. Instead of the little ringlets of calamari, these were big, meaty chunks of squid. They honestly looked like large chicken tenders. The texture, because of the meaty piece, was closer to that of a scallop but still tasted like you'd expect. The breading was crispy and well seasoned. Very good. For dinner I had the Filet Mignon which came with asparagus and potatoes. The filet was a decent piece of meat and cooked well. however, the "bacon" butter and bleu cheese whatever so overpowered the steak that it tasted nothing like beef. I also got no sense of bacon from that butter. The butter had an odd flavor in general and unfortunately, that seemed like what I tasted thee most of. If they'd just kept it simple and served me the steak seasoned well and cooked like it was, i probably would have loved it. The asparagus was eh. I prefer a thin asparagus that isn't super crunchy/tough and this was thick and very tough and fibrous. Just not my personal preference. The flavor was fine but forgettable. The potatoes also had an odd flavor. I don't know what it was that was on them but they weren't that good. Overall, it seemed like a case of Try to Hard. The elements were all there and cooked properly, but the seasoning/embellishments were so heavy handed that it just clobbered the dish and made it a disappointment. My husband had the pork loin and his dish had a lot of the same issues. Too much going on and getting overpowered by the lesser elements. The service was fine overall. The view, again great, though it wound up being fairly cloudy on our evening which wasn't ideal. Can't really fault them for that one... The place gets booked up so the problem is you have to book it ahead and then you are just at the whims of the weather for the quality of the sunset. But the food, that is on them. For the $100 we spent, I could have gotten several far tastier meals elsewhere. Side note, I am torn on the professional photographer that offers to take your picture that you can buy. Just comes off as cheesy and kind of undermines the fancier nature of the place and feels like a money grab. However, with a beautiful sunset, you really might get a great picture... I think maybe if they just told you about it before they seat you or AS they seat you or have the waiter do the pitch instead of the photog walking through offering to sign people up while they are trying to enjoy their evening together would help. So my general thought, there are probably equally beautiful places to enjoy the sunset on the island. Or hell, just go out along the sidewalk in front and enjoy their view for free. And then maybe go somewhere eat somewhere else where the price of the meal isn't inflated because of the location.

    (2)

  • Martha H.

    Called to make a reservation and was told "no reservation needed. Arrived 1hr later and there was a 20 min wait. Hostess wrote down my name and the next thing I know, another helpful employee was seating the family that came in after me. We ordered, got our appetizer which was very good. 40 min later still no food. People who came in after us are paying and leaving! Oh, finally the food arrived!

    (3)

  • Ashley S.

    The Beach House is a must while you're on Kauai! We made reservations a week before, which is highly recommended if you want to watch the sunset. We were seated at 6:15 exactly and at an ocean front table -- the best views of any restaurant we went to while on Kauai. Make sure you arrive early for your reservation. Their first seating time is 6:15 and they seat you at the best tables depending on what time you check-in. We arrived at 5:45 and had a drink in the bar first. The ocean front dining is stunning! The food was good, however there was too much soy sauce on the Ahi, the service was attentive and prompt and they have a good selection of drinks. The bananas foster was to die for!

    (5)

  • Mauri J.

    What makes the Beach House 4 stars instead of 3 is its fantastic location on the water. The view and lively feel of the beach can't be beat. My husband and I went for lunch on the weekend and the food was ok. For a place, called the Beach House I really expected a lot more when I ordered the fish tacos but was sorely disappointed to find bland ahi, with an uncreative fruit chutney wrapped in a tortilla. The one highlight to the meal was my cocktail, the Strawberry Frizante. Also, the lunch menu had fairly reasonable pricing for the area; however, I know the dinner menu prices are considerably higher. Service was so-so, we had a very nice waitress who was very sweet to talk to but messed up our order more than a few times. All-in-all we would give it another shot, probably for a sunset dinner. I have a feeling that this place is pretty hit or miss so I wouldn't expect too much other than a pretty view.

    (4)

  • Adrienne N.

    Absolutely the best scenery we experienced while dining on Kauai for our honeymoon. But this place is definitely relying on that to draw the crowds. The menu is dated, and while the food was good (my Ono was well seared outside & moist in the middle), it wasn't anything special. My biggest gripe is the hostess telling us we still had "10 or 15 mins" before our reservation time so we could be seated in the bar... meanwhile, the restaurant was virtually empty (there were 2 tables occupied... I counted), and we were ignored in the bar. Once seated though, our waitress was great -- very friendly & attentive. Get a reservation just before sunset and enjoy the outstanding view.

    (3)

  • Jimberly W.

    Not cheap, but you get what you pay for. The view, especially at sunset, makes this place worth a visit, if only once.

    (4)

  • Aaron R.

    Had a great time at the beach house, the macadamia but crusted fish and civiche were amazing. Also our server Edwin was an absolute delight. A staple to any trip to Kauai.

    (5)

  • Holly B.

    We had a wonderful dinner here and had the added pleasure of watching a couple get married at the edge of the sea! Great view of the ocean and sunset! Drinks were tasty and the food was absolutely great! Will definitely be back when on Kauai!

    (5)

  • Charles D.

    This place is amazing. We had our reservation at :7:45. We got there early and checked in. We were seated within 5 minutes of our reservation time. My wife and I split the watermelon salad which was very refreshing. Our waiter was very courteous and his assistant made sure our water glasses where filled. They were very professional, maybe too professional, they should have made it a great experience. Maybe they were just trying too hard. My daughter and I had ginger ale which they charged you for the refill. The glass was mostly ice and if you didn't drink it right away, it became diluted. The lemonade came in a 8oz or less glass. Why do they have to charge you for a refill? My wife knows that whenever a restaurant charges me for a refill, I will never be back. My son had water and my wife had the Pinot Noir. We started off with the watermelon salad which was refreshing. For our main course my wife hade the roast duck; my daughter and I had the pork chop, and my son had the Seafood and Penne pasta. From what my wife and son said about their meals, they were excellent; Roast Duck and Penne Pasta. The pasta was cooked just right . My wife's duck was another hit, besides sliced breast, there was also a couple of tablespoons of dark meat which topped off the meal. My dinner was the boneless pork chop which was quite filling and the garlic mashed potatos and bok choy were so-so. I wasn't blown away. I also ordered two tiger prawns, $9, on the side and they were cold. I've had better elsewhere. If you're there for the sunset, make sure you make reservations before you come to the island. All in all, I will bypass this restaurant and stick with Roy's.

    (3)

  • Andrea S.

    My husband and I were in Kauai for our honeymoon. We came to The Beach House for dinner one night and omg..it was amazing! The view, the service and the food were all perfect! We had reservations at 7:45, and got seated at 8 because they were so busy....but I saw that as a good sign!

    (5)

  • Samantha L.

    We were told by some friends that the Beach House is a must if you come to Kauai, and that if you go... you need to go for sunset. They were right. The view from the restaurant is spectacular. We arrived around 515 with plans to get drinks at the bar to watch the sunset. Our reservation was for 630 The bar was a little crowded... apparently we werent the only one with this idea But the good news is that at 545 they told us they had a table ready for us in the dining room. The food was very good. The Calamari appetizer was our favorite. For dinner one of us had a local grilled market catch with a curry sauce etc... another had a fish in a miso broth with rice noodles etc. Also at our table, a seafood pasta (which was good but got the lowest marks of the night) and a Caesar salad with Ahi Tuna. We also splurged on a piece of carrot cake for dessert, and some dessert drinks! Great night Great food Amazing View We would definitely recommend this place to others!

    (4)

  • DK H.

    Birthday dinner on vacation! We weren't very hungry which was a bummer, but we shared a great meal of fresh fish. Salad & soup was great- huge portions. What was the best? The service- our server was great. Can't recall his name, but young at heart gentleman with gray hair. Loved him. Of course, the view is spectacular. Just a great place overall for Kauai. I wanna go back :)

    (4)

  • Philip C.

    We paid a return visit to The Beach House and had a great time. We were early for our reservation so we waited in the bar where we had a friendly bartender. Once we were seated, a server quickly came and poured water and took drink orders. Then our regular server, Jeff, came over and made some menu recommendations. I ordered a Caesar salad while another member of our party ordered the crispy calamari. I was a little disappointed with my salad. It was not properly dressed and the croutons were soft and not garlicky. But the calamari was delicious. For entrees, one of us had the seafood pasta, another had macadamia-crusted mahi-mahi and I had the pork loin. My friend loved his seafood pasta and he normally doesn't care for seafood. My husband loved his mahi-mahi while I was generally pleased with my pork loin. The bok choy needed a little sesame oil, but the garlic mashed potatoes and pork were excellent. All in all, we had a very good, but not great meal.

    (4)

  • Cynthia W.

    So disappointed! Used to absolutely love "The Beach House"! Not so much, anymore!! Hope they get it figured out soon!

    (1)

  • Steve B.

    One of our favorites on Kauai for dinner! Now open for an unbelievable lunch! You can't go wrong! Exceptional!

    (5)

  • Alena N.

    Excellent atmosphere, views and very beautiful restaurant! Hospitality was amazing! Service was great! Fast, friendly, delicious and very romantic!!! Price is great for the quality and quantity of food you will get!!! Place to go!!!

    (5)

  • P C.

    I had a great experience here! I sat at the bar overlooking the ocean. Ordered a few Mai tais and 2 orders of the poke it was so good! Service was great and the views of the sunset were amazing. The open air restaurant is lovely. It wasn't cheap, but I can't find anything in Hawaii that is!

    (5)

  • John K.

    What a restaurant. .. we were celebrating our friends getting married and what a perfect place to do it... The food was perfect! Our server Nina was one of the best on the island. .. polite.. knowledgeable. . Efficient. . And took pride in her job... ask for Nina... you will not be sorry. ... Aloha

    (4)

  • Van L.

    We had reservations and I told the girl when I placed it that it was our anniversary and to give us a window seat. Of course they didnt. We were seated in the corner in the back of the restaurant. We arrived early so we hung out in the front watching the sunset. Awesome view. For apps, we had the ahi poke and the corn seafood chowder. Both were excellent. The ahi was super tender and packed with flavor. For the main course, i had the miso fish with noodles. After eating the poke, this plate lacked some flavor. The Beach House is one of those restaurants that you want to experience once just for the view. Btw, parking is sparse here so we valet. I think it was only $3 so not bad.

    (3)

  • Alana K.

    I can sum it up in one word: Amazing! And I can sum it up in several more: We made reservations at the restaurant on our first night in town, Thanksgiving, and loved it so much that we rounded out our trip by having dinner there again on our last night in town a week later. This place gets busy, particularly on holidays, so reservations range from recommended to essential. First of all, you can't beat the location being right on the beach. We missed sunset on both nights we came for dinner, but I'm sure this is *the* place to be for it, sipping a Mai Tai and taking in that glory... Oh, and the Mai Tais... These were the best we had on the island (and we had *ahem* quite a few on our stay), and the most reasonably priced at that (aside from happy hour at Brennecke's, but those did not even come close to the cocktails served at the Beach House). Service was beyond outstanding. Our waiters on each night were so personable and made every effort to truly make us feel like guests. Their dinner recommendations were spot on, though I'd bet there's not a bad dish in the house. Definitely pricy, but for a special occasion it's worth the splurge. Absolutely.

    (5)

  • Jeffrey W.

    Incredible food and a great sunset view if you book a reservation at least a week ahead of time. It's quite expensive, but the food is top notch. The Thai crab cakes were good. My wife ordered the macadamia nut butter sauteed mahimahi and it was delicious. I got the sashimi grade ahi and it was one of the best meals of my life. The mashed potatoes had a strong wasabi flavor which paired excellently with the rare ahi and sweet mango salsa. I'm not a big asparagus fan, but even that was delicious. For dessert I strongly recommend the bananas foster. A huge portion and very good. All in all, if you are willing to spend the money this restaurant is well worth it, especially if you go for a sunset dinner.

    (5)

  • Michele R.

    I would probably give the restaurant 3 stars for service and 5 stars for food. The hostess was very sweet and the restaurant was breathtaking. Make a reservation for around 7.., earlier, not later for the sunset. I told them when I made the reservation was our honeymoon, so I was surprised when we were seated inside, not by the window. We ordered the calamari- amazing- huge pieces and yummy dipping sauce. I had the macadamia nut mahi mahi and my husband had the pasta penne. I loved mine and my husband liked his. I had a mango frozen drink that was so good and only 9 dollars. Our bill was 130. Our server jerald, however, had too many tables or just thought because we were young we wouldn't be spending as much? I'm not sure but he forgot about my husbands beer and our bill was sitting there waiting to be taken by Jerald for 15 min. He also didn't take out order or greet us for an unusually long time. The food was yummy though but hopefully you get a good server, they gave us vanilla icecream as a treat for our honeymoon, but a real desert would have been nice or a glass of champagne.

    (4)

  • Jimmy S.

    There are only two good things about this restaurant: the view and the Mai Tais. Our concierge at the hotel we stayed at highly recommended this place for the last dinner out on our honeymoon. He was dead wrong. Although the view was stunning at sunset and our server Chase was very great, we left the restaurant feeling completely disappointed by the mediocre food and high bill. The mango in our Arugula salad was frozen, which was so disappointing though our server did replace the salad with another. However, it was hard to enjoy the second salad after knowing the low quality of its ingredients. Our main course was below average. Our $40 plate came a scoop of wild rice, lousy sautéed vegetables and fish that you could expect to eat at a chain restaurant. The other dish we ordered was pasta, and it was so terrible. The shrimp tasted pre-frozen and the sauce was so watered down. It felt like something you could buy out of a bag at Costco. I've never taken the time to write a poor review about a place, but I just wanted to be sure that no one else makes the same mistake we did by coming here. It's a complete tourist trap and we've learned that you can get amazing fish dinners at many of the local fish markets for a quarter of the price! There are also other amazing restaurants that we enjoyed- joselins tapa bar and red salt in poipu area. An additional side note... The manager looks like a villain from Rocky IV and roamed around with an angry look and barked at wait staff. It was awkward. Though I had no direct communication with him, at one point he and I needed to pass by each other and rather than letting me go through as a customer, he barged through the tight space. I know it's a small thing, but it told me something about the way the place was run.

    (2)

  • Alexa L.

    Wonderful flavors and creative entrees! So good! Worth every penny! Edwin our waiter was fabulous and so helpful! I loved every moment at the beach house! From the drink at the bar to being seated near the ocean with an incredible view I was so pleased! I had the chicken and my husband had the crab crusted fish of the day. To top it all off we had life-changing bananas foster! It is a must have!!! Request Edwin!!!!

    (5)

  • Julie K.

    We first visited The Beach House in 2002 and were utterly impressed by the sophisticated food, the ambiance directly on the ocean, and the efficient and congenial service. We have returned every trip back to Kauai since, and were looking forward to our visit again this year. We had read the reviews and were surprised that that opinions about the restaurant had dropped this year, but reasoned that these were diners who had "one off" experiences and went anyway. Sadly, their experiences were not "one off". At best, our dinner was a mixed bag on both the service end and with the food, though the ambiance is still lovely. We were seated within 10 minutes of our reservation in a banquette at the rear of the restaurant that was elevated, allowing some views of the ocean after sun had already set. We didn't get the sea breeze there, and were subjected to constant running back and forth in front of our table of the service staff with both food and tray after tray of dirty dishes on their way to the kitchen from the rest of the restaurant. Our server was friendly and arrived within 5 minutes to take our cocktail orders, drinks from the menu which were quite tasty-I loved the Ruby Red martini with pink grapefruit juice and liqueur. The appetizers: My husband's Crispy Crab Stuffed Ahi Roll, a take-off on sushi without rice (crab and cucumber rolled in seared Ahi and panko, lightly pan-fried and sliced in thin slices served on a soy-sesame vinaigrette) was very good and we all liked it. My daughter ordered the very thick, cream-based, lukewarm Corn and Seafood Chowder which was quite heavy, more appropriate for our Michigan winters if it had been served warm enough, and too heavy for a tropical climate. It desperately needed seasoning. I ordered the Crispy Panko Breaded Calamari with spicy Thai cocktail sauce, logs of perfectly cooked calamari which was soft and moist and full of flavor...all of us felt this was the best appetizer and a huge serving easily enough for 3. The calamari was accompanied by a pickled slaw of cucumbers, carrots, and red pepper in a sesame based vinaigrette which was a perfect little salad in itself. We then waited over 45 minutes for our main courses to arrive, most of the time with dirty dishes still on the table.The main course was pretty much misses all around, with one utter disaster. The best of the lot was the wasabi crusted pink snapper that I ordered with moist flavorful fish in a crispy crust (didn't taste like wasabi at all, which was fine with me) that had been pan-fried and served next to a pool of lilikoi sauce (somewhat sweet). The fish was good; however, the accompaniments, overcooked mushy green beans and a flavorless ice cream scoop of something identified as rice pilaf, were inedible. On the flip side, my daughter's macadamia crusted mahi mahi was a demonstration of how not to cook fish. The crust was greasy with some slight charring/burning and a significant portion of the filet not covered at all by crust, and the fish itself was overcooked to the point of being dry as a bone. The beuerre blanc that was adjacent to the fish was not adequate to counter the overcooked, dry fish. The sides were the identical flavorless, gummy rice pilaf and mushy overcooked green beans that were on my dish. The utter disaster was the uber expensive ($43) Angus Filet MIgnon, an ultra thick steak which arrived very unevenly cooked with one side raw and the other near medium well (he ordered it medium) and a texture, and I quote from my husband, of "shoe leather with a flavor to match." It had not been salted at all, and we lassoed a server to order a salt shaker to the table. After wrestling with the meat and sawing for several minutes with the steak knife (the cheap serated kind you find at a Longhorn steakhouse on the mainland), he gave up. He said the flavor wasn't worth the work. If you want an excellent filet mignon go to Casa Di Amici (see my review for this little gem of a restaurant and make a reservation there instead). We sat with dirty dishes on the table for another 30 minutes after we finished eating until the plates were cleared and we were asked about dessert. We hoped to redeem the meal with dessert, however, it was not to be, not because they were bad, but because there were none we could order. The server explained that the Molten Chocolate Desire had been taken off the menu for the night, because "the brownie didn't turn out right." Family food allergies precluded ordering the sorbetto and we had excellent Bananas Foster at Casa Di Amici the prior night, so didn't want to order it again. In summary, the cocktails were delightful as was the view. We loved the Beach House in the past, but both food and service are now not up to par. I truly hope the management takes a hard look and makes changes to bring it back to its former glory.

    (2)

  • Patrick W.

    Arrived about an hour prior to our reservation time and had a few drinks at the bar, the bartender was great at her craft and we enjoyed getting to know her story (she was an Alaska transplant to the islands). As for dinner, the dining room is multi-level so there is decent privacy and it wasn't too noisy. Our server was Nina and she was outstanding! She had excellent recommendations and really made us feel like we were the only people in the restaurant. In fact we enjoyed our time with her so much, we are bringing my parents here next week and requesting her as our server. The food was excellent as well, the catch of the day was extra fresh and the lobster tail was decently sized and tasty as well.

    (5)

  • Erin C.

    A little disappointed to be honest. We saved this for our special night out for our honeymoon- called 5 days in advance to get a reservation and requested a table by the window for the special occasion. Got there right on time, hostess was a little rude and seemed overwhelmed. Didn't get seated for 10-15 minutes later and did not get a window seat (though still a spectacular view). The view here really can't be beat; a little loud and very busy. Service was good and it was nice to have a photographer available to take pictures on the lawn in the sunset should you choose. The food was below average for the price (wine was warm, crab cakes very bready, ceviche just average). Our take home message would be go at sunset to the bar for a drink and maybe an appetizer and head elsewhere for dinner and dessert!

    (3)

  • Megan S.

    My husband and I made a 5:45 reservation for our last meal on the island. We were seated with an amazing view. Our server was a sweet older woman who had lots of recommendations for my pregnant self. She didn't rush us at all and told us to take our time. The food was incredible. I had macadamia encrusted catch of the day. When I started eating it I told my husband my plate would be clean, it was all so good. He didn't believe me until he saw it with his own eyes. There was a small wedding happening that night. It was so fun to see and we were delighted by the live music wing played. Our mock tails were excellent as well as the dessert! Whenever we go back to Kauai we will be going to Beach House again!

    (5)

  • Pierce B.

    Ate there tonight......really outstanding. Food was excellent, we had three of the fish specials. Service was very good, lots of attention and all the courses of our meal served in a timely manner. Sunset added to a great atmosphere. Negative reviews I read on this site are not accurate. Someone must have an ax to grind. It is pricey but worth it !!!!!

    (5)

  • Mike H.

    Always a great place to grab a nice dinner and check out the Sunset. ***Make sure you make reservations at least one week in advance. Even in October we had to make reservations before we traveled to Kauai. Our server this time was Sarah and she was super nice. She was able to handle our large party and our 'difficult' guests. The drinks here are very good. One of the best top-shelf Mai Tais you can get on the island. I had the Caesar salad with the Grilled Ono I believe, which was delicious. We also had after dinner drinks this time which were very good. I think the favorite of everyone was the Hawaiian Coffee. Estimate about $100 per person with wine, and they have a great white wine list.

    (5)

  • Diana B.

    The only reason I didn't give five stars is the price. It's not that they are over priced for their meals, it's just that you couldn't afford to go there every week. With that being said, the Beach House was phenomenal! Great view, great service, great view, great food, great view. We had a reservation for just before sunset. They don't rush you into ordering. Our server told us to go outside and take pictures if we wanted too. Seems there were more people outside than in for awhile. I had the ahi with the wasabi potatoes. Yummy. Hubby had the seared scallops and he really enjoyed also. No room for dessert. All in all, A great place to go when celebrating.

    (4)

  • Bob S.

    Recommended and arranged by the concierge at our hotel, we were able to get a table off the main set of windows and open to the waxing crescent moonlit water. Can see why this is a big hit for the romantics out there. We waited past our reservation time, but the manager quickly noticed and intervened to seat us. It shows he is paying attention to the guests and the details. We ordered the Kauai Grown Beet Salad and the Omoa Arugula and Goat Cheese to start. The beet salad was phenomenal, presenting a variety of 3-4 types of locally grown beets, but the standouts here are the Guava Smoked Alae Salt and the Micro Basil that accompanied it. One of the best things I have ever eaten. The goat cheese salad was excellent as well, with the cheese served as Macadamia encrusted truffles, but the simple Arugula stole the show; fresh and peppery, makes you realize what you are missing with the generic grocery store offerings. The bride had the Macadamia encrusted Mahi-Mahi which she described as one of the best fish offerings she ever had as well. She loved the contrast of the crisp coating and the fresh flaky fish. I had the Pork Loin which was probably the two leanest pieces of pork I can remember having. The downside to this though, was that the meat was not as tender as I would have liked it, but the sauce and the fresh bok choy were both good. The other downside to the dish was the arrangement on the plate which allowed the juice from the bok choy and the apple brandy ructions bled into the mashed potatoes, ruining whatever individual flavor they may have had to offer. We didn't have room for dessert, so the quantity of food was more than sufficient. A nice touch was the presentation of a card signed by he entire staff for our 20th anniversary at the end of the meal. If we find ourselves back here before the trip ends, I will definitely order he roasted beet entree after the excellence of the salad offering!

    (4)

  • Katee D.

    We stayed at kuhio shores so we shared the same beautiful views with the beach house. We made reservations and were sag quickly, the service was friendly and attentive and the food was amazing. Although we enjoyed dinner on a foggier night we still enjoyed the ocean mist and waves crashing; and also the tiki torch photography. Pricey and worth it. All waiters are so kind to tourists and informative as well. Recommend the filet, wasabi fish, and Maine lobster.

    (5)

  • Taylor L.

    People come here for the view, not the food. However, the view is actually public land (can't grab a drink and sit outside to watch the sunset). The fish was bland, the calamari didn't come with enough sauce. My wife's arugula salad was good, but overall, I was not impressed with the most important part of every meal, which is the food. The service was fine, so 3 stars felt about right.

    (3)

  • Paul D.

    Rock solid 3. My dish was excellent and I will crave it for some time. The problem is that we had 14 in our party and the other dishes were simply okay. Mine was a lot cheaper than the others which were just okay too... I scored. Everyone agreed that my dis was the best. Setting... Our wedding party of 14 got the shaft with seating. I agree with others here... If you don't "purchase seats" you will get the shaft.

    (3)

  • Christy L.

    On our second visit to Kauai, my friend and I decided to hit up The Beach House again as it was our favorite restaurant on our last visit, which was last year. Unfortunately, I think the quality of the food has declined significantly (though it still has the best views and drink menu). We split the calamari and ahi roll appetizers. Skip the ahi roll - it was bland and hardly palatable! The calamari was tasty, but when isn't fried food delicious? We split a wasabi-prepared fish special, which was good, not great. After reading the raving reviews of the bananas foster, we gave it a try - it was very tasty but didn't knock my socks off. I thought the pastry overwhelmed the dish and could have been half the size. If you're looking for amazing views and fun cocktails, The Beach House is your place. Consider sitting at the bar to watch the sunset while enjoying pre-dinner cocktails, and then pick another dinner destination.

    (3)

  • Michelle D.

    High prices pay for the ocean and sunset view with good food. Not the greatest but really good. Had the special chinese style fish which was great. Husband had the wasabi crusted fish which lacked flavor. Banana macadamia blended drink was bomb! Your able to walk out on grass to take pictures of view and ocean which makes this better than the others...

    (3)

  • Angelina S.

    My husband and I made reservations at Beach House a few days before. It was recommended by our Speedi Shuttle driver as the only restaurant that we have to stop by. AMAZING! Food, service, and view were all spectacular! Super friendly staff (including managers that were checking in and chatting with all the customers), fresh food, and a sunset that was to die for. Will be recommending to all our friends who visit Kauai and will definitely be back on our next trip!

    (5)

  • Emilio M.

    It was a fantastic view, food was only okay for how much it cost and the service was terribly slow. It took about 15 minutes just to get our check and that was after long waits for our drinks and food. There were other servers besides our waiter who were very attentive, always refilling our glasses with water and such, but the waiter was inattentive.

    (3)

  • Patrick S.

    Unbelievable view. Great service. Food was just ok. But if you're in the neighborhood, this place is totally worth it.

    (4)

  • Jillian M.

    The fish dishes were excellent. As was the sweet and spicy pork appetizer. The wine list is extensive, with most bottles pricing $80 and up, but there are a few nice selections in the mid $30-$50 range to choose from. Every seat has a great view of the sea. We got there at 6pm, just in time to see the sunset with a glass of wine. Saw the green flash, everyone cheered! I've lived in California for 10 years and never saw the flash, so this was quite awesome.

    (5)

  • Steve P.

    Had a wonderful dinner. The lamb shank was close to perfect. Great flavor. The beet salad was excellent. Service and view from our table was superb. A bit pricey!

    (4)

  • Paka M.

    I will start this review on a positive note. The view is what keeps the Beach House restaurant in business... spectacular. I live on Kauai and run along the road fronting the restaurant and try to catch the sunset at least a few times a week. It's no wonder the restaurant clears at sunset and everyone is on the lawn getting pictures and creating memories that will never be forgotten! This dinner was a special one as it was my fiancee's birthday. I made the reservation nearly two-weeks ago because I knew that the sunset reservation times book quickly. I told the folks that I would be celebrating my fiancee's birthday. Unfortunately it was a let down. Ok, to address the issues I had with this establishment. First, nothing against children, but I would have appreciated being asked if it was ok to be sat in the kiddie section. Seriously, they sat all the families with children in the area that we were seated! I had a father asking his child if he had to "go poopie?" as I was trying to put down my appetizer. Then a little girl started pulling the rope border and her mom yells extremely loud not to touch it... I'm sure you can see how the rest of the night went. When we arrived the hostess asked our names and when she saw it was my fiancee's birthday she cheerfully said "Happy Birthday!" As we were being escorted to our table the young lady asked whose birthday it was and also greeted my fiancee with a happy birthday. Somehow the ball was dropped with our server, Brett. The table next to us also served by Brett was celebrating a birthday and during their dessert course was brought a little dish with a candle and he sang a quick happy birthday to the woman celebrating her birthday. Well when it came to our dessert... nothing! It wouldn't have been so bad if my fiancee hadn't witnessed the other table. Lastly, the service was very poor. The server was more concerned with providing us with revenue/tip generating service then expected service, as my water glass remained untouched on refills all night. I work in the tourist industry and used to highly recommend the Beach House restaurant, but unfortunately, I will no longer be sending customers there. I will tell them to catch the sunset there, but to eat elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Trevor D.

    I understand why its hard to get a table here... the place is off the charts! Service was great! View is AS GOOD AS IT GETS! Food is pricy but I am sure that the real-estate was no bargain either! Had lunch there yesterday. Careful of the wasabi they put in the fish tacos! I NEVER return food but I could not choke it down. The GM stopped by to see how everything was and I let him know. He made it very easy to return the food and they remade the taco's and compensated me on the bill, which I did not ask for or expect. The second round was prepared to perfection! I recommend eating early or late to get the premium seats!

    (5)

  • Steve C.

    The view is the reason I am giving this restaurant five stars. It is literally right on the beach and you can watch the surfers as you enjoy your meal. We asked for a table against the water and the wait for that is 8 weeks so plan ahead. Tell them if you are staying at one of the resorts or timeshare units. They reserve tables for these groups so you may get the table by the water after all which is what happened to us. Our reservation was at 6 pm and the sun was shining on us terribly. We asked to be moved and they indeed found us a shady table still right against the water. That was very lucky for us and made all the difference in having an enjoyable meal. This restaurant is on the expensive side but well worth doing at least once.

    (5)

  • Chris G.

    The atmosphere and location can't be beat, not on this part of the island anyway. The sunset and 'on the water' location are what Hawaii is all about. My server was also friendly and knowledgeable, thanks Laraine-Kahea. There is a another local fish restaurant that just felt higher end as it related to the fish dishes and overall experience (see my other reviews), BUT, it did not have the view you get at The Beach House. I'm not suggesting the food was bad, because it was really good. For starters we had a few drinks, my wife loved the Tikitini, which is like a cocktail and dessert in a glass, aided by The coconut around the rim of the martini glass. I enjoyed the seasonal local Hawaiian beer, I had a few I enjoyed it so much. For the appetizer we had the calamari (B), it was served as long breaded sticks and had a little more grease than I would have liked. The dipping sauce was really good and added a necessary zest. For my entree, I had the penne pasta (B+) which was filled with delights from the sea: scallops, white fish, and such. The sauce was nice, but it again had a little too much butter/grease for my liking, as evident by the bottom of my bowl. My wife enjoyed the chicken (A), she said it was prepared perfect and just the right size. The night ended on a high sugar note, they know how to make a Banana's Foster (A+). It comes with a scoop of Lappert's ice cream on top of a large flaky pastry, smothered in caramel with perfectly ripe Banana chunks. Mahalo!

    (4)

  • Shana O.

    Had a great dinner here on our first night out in Kauai thanks to a birthday gift card from my in-laws. The service wasn't quite up to par, but luckily the food made up for it. We were warned that the poke is untraditional in that it is seared. Although their rendition was well seasoned and tasty, I definitely prefer the traditional raw preparation, and in retrospect I wish we'd tried the ceviche instead. The Wasabi Crusted Fresh Island Catch was probably the best dish I had during our trip. The fish that night (can't remember the name) was described as similar to sea bass. It was incredibly tender, and the wasabi crust added amazing flavor without being overpowering or even very spicy/hot. But the show stopper of the dish was the lilikoi lemongrass beurre blanc. The sauce was so good that I asked for a small container of extra sauce with my leftovers. We ended up using some of it with mahimahi that we grilled the next day - phenomenal! I started and ended my meal with cocktails. The Mango Mama may have been the best drink of the trip; the German Chocolate dessertini could've been a bit chocolatey-ier IMO, but still pretty good.

    (4)

  • Sue W.

    After writing reviews on all the places we went , this place might have been the best fine dining food we had in Kauai. Our expectations were low coz of the reviews. So most of our menu choices were made of people who really liked what they had. If u want a spot during sunset, reservations are made weeks in advance. Some people have had luck by just turning up. Service Excellent. Our server spoke a lil too loud but he was great. I really liked the promptness of the wait staff who cleared our dishes and cleaned our tables between different courses. This one young guy was awesome! Ambience Loud. low lights make it romantic. We went after sunset n I can see that the view can be spectacular. We enjoyed the summer breeze, sound of the waves and a lil of the sea that u could see. Nice grounds. Food Wasabi crusted fish & the watermelon salad was delicious!! Flourless choc cake was ok,nothing to rave about .The seafood chowder salty and too rich, our least favorite. Drink Tequitini - too sweet. No fresh juices available.

    (4)

  • Katie V.

    Was my favorite restaurant on Kauai ten years ago and after last night's meal it remains my favorite restaurant on Kauai. When storm clouds started approaching in the late afternoon, my husband asked if I would prefer to just stay in for the evening and forego our reservation. My response was that while the sunset view definitely adds magic to an evening at The Beach House, it certainly was not a necessity for a wonderful experience there. I was very glad that we went ahead despite the storms. We did not get to see the sunset that the restaurant is known for, but the food and service were exceptional. The seafood and corn chowder was rich with bursts of sweet corn. The watermelon salad well paired watermelon with Gorgonzola, greens and a light vinaigrette. The macadamia nuts on the salad could have been more crunchy, but they did not detract from the salad overall. When the waiter brought my crab crusted monchong my first comment to my husband was "there is artistry on this plate" The two large pieces of fish were beautifully and thoughtfully presented. The fish was moist and tender and cooked to an ideal temperature. The crab topping prepared with Thai chili was just spicy enough to be flavorful without overpowering the sweet delicateness of the crab. The purple sweet potatoes were fun and unique to see on the plate and their texture and flavor were impressive enough to leave me wondering if I could duplicate them at home. The seafood pasta was hearty enough to fill up my husband after a day of swimming. Each piece of seafood was well cooked. The saffron cream sauce was delicate and the small additions of pesto brightened the entire dish. Chocolate molten cake for dessert was ordinary (though the accompaniment of espresso creme set it apart from others) but satisfying is a decadent sort of way. Our waiter was the best waiter we have encountered in Hawaii. He was attentive and personable and spoke of his friendship with a few of the restaurant's chosen fishermen (who are recognized on the menu). His knowledge of the menu items was impressive. The support staff were all professional and the manager seemed experienced and dedicated to the success of the restaurant. If you are wanting a table for sunset, be sure to make your reservation weeks to months in advance. But, even without a sunset view The Beach House provides an impressive evening.

    (4)

  • Samson D.

    This was really an amazing experience and a terrific way to close out our time in Kauai. Probably the best restaurant ocean-view in this hemisphere. The view at sunset is truly awesome! Now - on to dinner, which was superb. The Caesar salad was one of best I've had in quite awhile. My wife had the filet mignon, which she said was great. I had the seafood penne pasta, which was excellent. About the service - pretty flawless. From the hostess, to our waiter Brett, who did an outstanding job from start to finish (I think he refilled my diet coke 5 times), always checking on each course to make sure everything was perfect, even the valet parking attendant was very friendly. Everyone on the staff was very accommodating to make sure this was a memorable experience. Save The Beach House for that special night out in Kauai. A+

    (5)

  • Tanya Y.

    AMAZING!!! Went here for dinner on vacation in Kauai and it had the best view I have ever had at a restaurant. Food and service was outstanding. Calamari steaks are highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Michael S.

    My wife and I recently dined at the Beach House during our honeymoon and it was one of the best meals we had in Hawaii. First off, the view from the tables of the sunset is awesome. Just make sure to bring your sunglasses, so you can properly enjoy from your table! The doors are wide open and you have a perfect view. Additionally, they have a professional photographer available to take photos with the sunset for $20, which makes for a great memory. I was able to e-mail the picture to our family back home, which they loved. Finally, the food was incredible! We both had the "fresh fish" options, which were delicious. I believe the fish of the day was either Ono or Mahi Mahi, but it changes based on what is fresh that day. I had the macadamia nut butter preparation and my wife had the wasabi crusted. Both were excellent and super tasty. Two of the best fish dishes we had during our trip. If you're staying in Poipu in Kauai, this is a restaurant that is not to be missed!

    (5)

  • Diana M.

    I would give 4 stars for the beautiful view but the lackluster overpriced food really drags this place down. For a place that charges $30 a plate on average, I expect delicious food. What I got was an overcooked scallop dish lacking flavor and a bitter Mai Tai (although my husband was happy with his wasabi crusted fresh fish) The sunset over the ocean truly is beautiful, however it can be hard to see through the crowd of tourists who camp out on the lawn (since it is by a public beach and the lawn is not private property) Our waitress was okay but we were turned off by the fact that after 20 minutes of waiting for bread we had to search for someone to request a plate, which was brought out to us promptly. I would think this place MIGHT be worth it for happy hour but other then that, save $200 and do a nice picnic lunch near their lawn.

    (3)

  • Cassie B.

    I hate this place so much. If I can get at least 1 person not to waste their money here, maybe my experience would not have been a complete waste. Why do I hate this place so much? Overpriced and poor quality. This place has a nice view, friendly servers, and not much else. Our "ceviche" appetizer was basically salsa with a few tiny chunks of misc. sea food. Our Ceasar salad was just ok. We decided to get a salad, starter, and 1 entrée, so we could get more variety (instead of just getting 2 entrees). Without asking, they split the entrée between 2 plates and charged us a $5 split fee. I hate being nickel-dimed in expensive restaurants. Plus, my husband and I could have just eaten off 1 plate. Also, without telling us, they charged for every coca cola refill. My husband paid $9 for 3 small cups of soda. I already mentioned that I hate being nickel-dimed in expensive restaurants, right? Go to the beach for the view, don't bother with the restaurant. You're better off just about ANYWHERE else on Kauai. I hope The Beach House goes out of business. Vacations are short enough, and shouldn't be wasted at this rip-off-joint. Boo. Hiss.

    (1)

  • Robert K.

    1st visit calamari was very tasty great atmosphere for relaxing on the island. Second visit was less desirable .Busy night service was so slow the bar was busier because the food took so long you would finish your drinks before being served. Filet mignon dinner was served without the grilled asparagus. Carrot cake desert was good. You might want to order dessert first it will get there when you are hungry and not starving.

    (3)

  • Olivia D.

    We saved the Beach House for our last dinner on the island and it was sooo well worth the wait. I made a reservation well in advanced and when we arrived on a busy Sunday night at 8pm we hardly had to wait to be seated. The service was friendly but not pushy, and not one bit pretentious. How could it be? The servers wear Hawaiian shirts! Our server was efficient and informative about the dishes and specials. As there were 5 of us, we got a pretty good sampling of the menu. We started with the crab cake with was so moist and delicious. The watermelon salad was really refreshing, sweet and tasty. The seafood corn chowder is a *must*. It is a harty helping and is so rich, and creamy its a sin. You won't be disappointed! For the main course, everyone had fish. My dad and I ordered the macadamia butter sauteed opah which was to die for... I'd never tried opah before and I"m so glad I did... oh my yummmm. My boyfriend had the ahi, which was perfectly cooked--just barely seared on each side. My brother has the wasabi crusted catch, and mom had the grilled hawaiian catch (can't remember the fish). Everything was full of flavor while not competing with the delicate flavors of the fish. Everyone was VERY happy. As for the drinks, we mostly stuck to wine, but my boyfriend did have a really tasty cocktail that was made incredibly well and wasn't too sweet. And the view.... that alone is worth the 5-star rating. It was a lovely way to end our trip to the beautiful island of Kauai. Mahalo!

    (5)

  • Rebecca F.

    Food is ok. You pay top dollar for fanciness. Best bets: calamari and martinis. Just make sure that the one you ordered is the one you get.

    (3)

  • Sylvia G.

    The most delicious calamari I have ever had and very delicious passion fruit and coconut mojitos :-) didnt have either dinner or lunch just one appetizer and tropical drinks....service great, view to die for...

    (5)

  • Jerry S.

    The food was excellent and very expensive. We both had fish and it was very fresh and absolutely delicious. The scenery was spectacular and the service was poor.

    (4)

  • Carol A.

    We had a wonderful evening and enjoyed our dining at the Beach House. The view is absolutely beautiful. We ended the night sharing the banana foster and it was incredible.

    (4)

  • Colleen M.

    We wanted to take our friends to a nice dinner for our last night of vacation. We had horrible service, had to wait almost an hour for our entrees and then my husband's risotto was ice cold. Our wait staff would not acknowledge the delay until it was too late. We asked to speak to the manager he had the chef bring out the entree within 5 minutes claiming someone else didn't get their meal to accommodate us. Horrible service for a pricey evening. I will never go back.

    (1)

  • Delilah A.

    Island hopping for the weekend with my girlfriend. I was super excited to try this with my bestie as she had been before and said it was a fantastic experience.. Wow, were we dissappointed. Sunset was really neat, however there were tourists everywhere, which was a little annoying, but typical. We were sat in the bar area and it took about 5 minutes to get water. No big deal. Ordered drinks. Girlfriend got the margarita, which was good. I ordered the Mango Mama, which was awful. It tasted like butter. I dont normally send things back but I couldnt even pretend to enjoy it. I ended up getting a different cocktail but it was super weak. Oh, had to ask the waiter 2 times for bread, which is supposed to come standard with the meal. On to dinner. We ordered the lobster mac and cheese to split and that was really good; good seasoning, temperature, the whole sha-bang. My friend ordered the Pork loin and I ordered the seafood penne pasta. My dish was ehhh. It had scallops, shrimp and bits of fish in it that were all previously frozen, I could tell because it had ZERO taste. My friends dinner, the pork loin, was terrible. Had no salt, no flavor, the mashed potatoes were stone cold and hard. She sent it back and opted for an ahi salad. It came out within 2 minutes, which i thought was bizarre since they say everything is fresh and made to order...The ahi once again had no flavor, took one bite and we were over it. By that time, we were completely over the meal. Manager came by and said he would comp my first drink and her pork loin, but we still had to pay for the ahi salad and my weaksauce replacement drink. Service was mediocre but we could tell they were annoyed with us. When you call yourself fine dining, I expect the standards much higher than what was given. Spare yourself the expense and just catch the sunset.

    (1)

  • Cheryl K.

    I was so impressed the moment I walked into the Lotus Gallery at the Beach House in Poipu. It was like walking into a magical jewelry hoc. I could have easily spent hours in there just looking. The sales woman who waitedbon me was so knowledgeable and took the time to explain the different pearls to me. I was able to purchase a lovely pair of Tahitian pearl earrings for my mother for Christmas. I will be sure to shop there again!

    (5)

  • Issy G.

    We decided to end our honeymoon vacation with a romantic dinner as the beach as a backdrop..... I had the macadamia encrusted fish in a lemon butter sauce. ..yum. Afterwards, we walked up front near the beach after seeing it from our table and took some picture. What a beautiful way to end an evening and our trip to Kauai. Casual atmosphere with fine dining food. Will definitely go back when we come back to Kauai.

    (4)

  • Jenny T.

    A lot of people have told me to come here for the view, not the food, but I really enjoyed my meal. Fantastic way to spend my last evening in Kauai. Beautiful sunset view, breezy open air and lots of space, seafood penne pasta, chocolate molten lava cake, and a week's worth of memories to reminisce upon. I've recommended dining at The Beach House, along with staying at Kuhio Shores, to everyone and anyone willing to listen!

    (5)

  • Lisa I.

    My family and I went to the Beach House last night for dinner, and just like everyone said, the view and sunset at the Beach House is worth it in itself. The family and I got to take our Christmas card pictures outside on the lawn while waiting for our table as the sun went down. When the hostess found us to take us to our table, we ended up getting stuck all the way in the back corner of the restaurant, on the second tier, and a partial view of the ocean (which wasn't facing the sunset). Not really preferable since we had made reservations in advance and were getting seated with people who were walking in. Our server came by to apologize that he was running behind, and then disappeared for another 15 minutes. When he came back, he had a few cheesy jokes, had a hard time reiterating the specials/fish of the day, and asked for our drink orders. My sister had a cocktail, and it actually came out looking pretty cool. Ok, onto the food! Unlike the rest of my family, I'm not a huge seafood person. I do, however, am partial to Ahi, so I ordered the Crispy Crab Stuffed Ahi Roll and the Asparagus Salad for my dinner. Other items that were ordered that night were the Calamari, Blackened Ahi Caesar, the Miso Marinated Opaka, and the Fire Roasted Sashimi Grade Ahi. I thought the Asparagus Salad was good, but had a little too much goat cheese for my liking. The vinaigrette it was in was good, but I could have used a little bit more on top of the asparagus. The tomatoes that were served were huge, and definitely juicy. The Ahi Roll was interesting...If you ate the roll by itself, it was bland, crispy, but largely unflavorful. Combined with the Soy Wasabi sauce on the side, and it was definitely much more flavorful. I can't say it rocked my world, so the best way I can phrase it was it was just OK. The Calamari was excellent, and was served as calamari sticks, and not the ringlets you get a TGIF or a late night diner. The cocktail sauce that was served it was great. I had a bite of the Blackened Ahi from the Caesar salad, and that was cooked perfectly with a great amount of spice. I didn't try the other two dishes, but both were eaten entirely, but the general verdict of the meal was, "it was OK". For dessert, we opted for the Bananas Foster, which was probably my highlight of the night. The bananas, caramel sauce, pastry puff, and ice cream all came together in an AMAZING way and was something that I was anticipating to be as good as it was. So, why the 2 stars then if I've used the words "amazing", "excellent", and "flavorful" to describe our meal experience? At the end of the meal, there was just feeling that we weren't overly impressed with the whole thing. The service was OK, and to be honest, being stuck in a corner at a place that boasts fantastic views was a major letdown. I was here in Poipu in December and went to Merriman's for my fancy night out, and to be honest, I'm glad that I went because I'll probably go back there before I go back to Beach House for dinner. Seems like it'd be a good place for a cocktail hour and appetizers, but that's about it.

    (2)

  • Ian S.

    Never disappointed, always impressed! Was it the friendly parking valet, the eager bartender, the great food or the exceptional service? Well it was all of the above! And did I mention the location, seemingly in the middle of a bay, with the sun setting in the background with an ever changing array of colors? From the fine wine, delightful appetizers and ever so tasteful main course, all the way through the Bananas Foster, everything was perfect! But there was actually one thing better than the atmosphere and great food, and that was our attentive, absolutely delightful, waitress Nina! She was the perfect addition to our once again perfect dining experience! Thank you Beach House!!!

    (5)

  • Christine C.

    Great ambiance---definitely worth a visit, but make a reservation! They were very accommodating to our large party of 14 and our server Nicole was very informative and patient with our group! I loved the calamari-it was so tender. The ahi role appetizer was great too! We were so stuffed by the time our meal came that we couldn't finish our entrees. I had the crab crusted catch and the fish was great but I did not care for the potatoes or the kale.

    (4)

  • Erica E.

    Wow. What a great dining experience! We were wary based on past reviews but everything was impeccable. The food was delicious, drinks awesome and view was amazing. The best part though was our service! Veronica was our waitress, also known as Auntie V, and she was so helpful, kind and accommodating. Thank you for a great experience in Poipu, we will be back!

    (5)

  • Chris V.

    Don't get me wrong. The food was REALLY good. The atmosphere was amazing, beach sunset... But our waiter, Scott, was slower than anything funny I can think of. Seriously we were there for 2 hours for 2 drinks and we shared an entrée, one. By the time he asked about dessert I was over it and just needed to leave. Kind of s bummer on an otherwise great dinner experience. On the other hand the valet guys very so fast I could barely get my money out in time to tip them. I would say I probably won't go back but reality is I live in Colorado so that's just an empty threat.

    (3)

  • Brian T.

    The setting for beach house is terrific. They have a great view of the ocean complete with breaking waves and surfers paddling out. The "backyard" is a nice bed of grass has a short walking path as well as some places to enjoy a drink. The appetizers we had were really good. I'd point out the poke and ceviche both as being terrific and better than the average establishment. The chicken satay was also decent. The crab cakes were good; not much binder and flaked apart easily with a fork. However, I feel that they missed the mark with their entrees. The mahi mahi was overcooked on 4 of the plates on our table. Also the dish in general was low on flavor. I was steered to the mahi mahi by the server over the filet mignon. Not to worry, we had others at our table who had ordered the filet so I had an opportunity to try that as well. The filet too was a bit "off". Tenderness was sub-par although still very edible (hard to mess that one up on a tenderloin). The outside had very little browning and it appears that they cooked it under a low broiler with little to no sear or crust. Again, very edible, but not up to the standards of how a filet should be served. Also odd, I found the cake to be sub-par as well. I had two bites and then passed my plate off to another guest. I might be tempted to give them a 3 star factoring in the view, ambiance, and appetizers however, the complete fumble on entrees keeps them in 2 star territory - compounded by the fact that with the prices they're charging, these mistakes are harder to let slide.

    (2)

  • Poppy S.

    Great ambiance and beautiful view BUT Staff very brusque when I called for reservation. Food is horrible. All 5 of us didn't like our meals. My sons meal was messed up. My salad had some weird spicy sauce on it and it burned all down my throat. Very disappointed.

    (1)

  • Brad D.

    Beautiful view. I went to the beach house for lunch and had a spinach salad with shrimp that could been seasoned a bit more. I also had the seafood corn chowder that was delicious. My wife had the tofu wrap that was bland and flavorless. Now for the view. The view is absolutely stunning and the service was stellar. I had the carrot cake which was moist and not too sweet just the way I like it, probably one of the best I've had in years and it was made in house. Overall, an enjoyable meal.

    (3)

  • James D.

    My favorite place to eat on Kauai. Breathtaking view of Sunset, fabulous food and great drinks make this the end of a great day! The ceviche appetizer- highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Yvonne C.

    Popular for weddings and what better location to say your vows in front of loved ones. A beautiful orchid-strung alter and a tent were set up on the lawn directly adjacent to the water, starting late afternoon, offering a picturesque view & background of the sunset. Drinks during cocktail hour offered much reprieve in the sweltering sun. Dinner was portioned very well, with the entree being particularly generous. I must say, filet mignon, mac nut encrusted fish, and truffled risotto leftovers make for a mighty tasty breakfast :D **Tip for those wanting to save a bit of money, grab some food elsewhere and enjoy a picnic on the outside of the lawn, just as good of a view, I'd imagine!

    (4)

  • April K.

    This place deserves 5 stars. If I was rating our server Chase, the hostess who seated us, and the quality of the food, I would give them all 5 stars. But truth be told, I was very put off when we first got to the restaurant. The hostess who greeted us (a different one than the one who seated us) seemed annoyed that we were 5 minutes early for our reservation, told us they would "seat us closer to 8" and pointed us in the direction of the bar saying that someone would come find us. Then a waiter came up with a very loud and abrasive manner and nearly shouted at us to ask if we had a reservation. My husband let him know we did, and he shouted at him to ask what he wanted to drink, to which my husband replied that we were fine for now, we'd wait until we were seated, and the abrasive man walked away, his head gleaming like Mr. Clean. There was a pretentiousness that I absolutely despise. We happen to love food and spend more money on dining out than plenty of people spend on their mortgage. We're no strangers to fine dining... I just prefer delicious food without a bunch of douchebaggery. That's all. Anyhoo, luckily the bad taste was rinsed out of my mouth when the hostess seating us was sweet and helpful (moved us to a prime location waterfront when she saw we were seated in a table that didn't have the beautiful view) and our waiter Chase managed to be a great waiter while at the same time being laid back and genuine. Thank goodness Mr. Clean didn't have our section. Bullet dodged. We decided to start with the Beet Salad and the Ceviche. The beet salad was DIVINE! Golden beets cooked perfectly with delicious gorgonzola, micro basil, and just the right amount of truffle oil. Wow. Wow. WOW! Rarely does a salad leave such an impression on me. The Beach House Ceviche was my least favorite dish but it was still very good. In my opinion the portion was very small for the price, and the chips could have used some salt. Still it was very fresh and the lilikoi juice and purple sweet potato chips were nice local touches. For our main dishes we decided to split two fish dishes. The Wasabi Crusted Fresh Island Catch in a Lilikoi lemongrass beurre blanc was to die for. Honestly one of the best fish dishes I have ever had. The fish was Uku (a varietal of snapper) and it was out of control good! The other dish was delicious as well. Grilled Hawaiian Catch, with black sticky rice, green papaya salad, and a coconut red curry sauce. The fish was Nairagi, a very firm white fish reminiscent of shark. The sauce was so good I nearly licked the plate. I was so full that for once in my life I opted to skip dessert. I'd definitely return and record this spot to anyone visiting Kauai for a fantastic seafood dinner with an ocean view.

    (4)

  • Allen H.

    We recently had dinner at sunset at Beaches - what an incredible location, great food and great service, expensive, but hey - you are on vacation having a great meal at the beach! Go for it, you will have a memorable meal and experience!

    (5)

  • Amanda S.

    Great view and lemonade...that's about it. We stopped by for lunch on a weekday. The crowd was winding down so finding a table was easy. The lilikoi lemonade was fantastic! We both ordered different salads with chicken. While we waited for our meal, we watch the surfers and reflected on the lesson we had taken. The view was beautiful. Once our salads arrived, we worked our way through them (sort of), promptly paid the bill and left. Not an experience I would care to repeat.

    (2)

  • Kerry K.

    As others have said, the view was nice. Even if you make reservations several days early and still get a "table in the back", like we did. We were very disappointed with our table as it was quite large and the only good places for us to sit were opposite each other and with the volume in there, we had a hard time talking. We could see the ocean if we stood up and turned. My wife ordered a salad and I got the corn chowder. Each of those and the bread they brought were very good. On to the entree's. I had scallops and my wife had the chicken from the menu. Both were OK. Nothing great or anywhere near worth what we paid for. Not even close. The service was terrible. Joshua basically ignored us almost the entire time and I had to ask to get my ice tea filled up both times. It was empty far more often than it should have been.

    (2)

  • Marissa J.

    I'm giving this 2 stars for the view only. It would probably be a good place to have a drink only & enjoy the view. Of course you are going to pay a lot for the drink though. My mixed rum drink was $14. The food is not great, very small portions & expensive. Fish tacos were $18. It is 3 small tacos with little fish, fixings & no sides. The service was also poor. I wished this place was better because the view is amazing. I hope they improve the food & service.

    (2)

  • Roy S.

    My son asked his fiance to marry him on the lawn of this restaurant a couple of weeks ago. The Beach House roped off an area of the yard, facing the ocean and the amazing sunset for the event. The proposal was followed by an amazing meal with terrific service. No detail was left to chance nor were we, the family, anything but impressed. This was our second visit to the island and our second visit to the Beach House. We will be back!

    (5)

  • Tonia S.

    Plan on it being a Long service. I don't think they are in a rush at any of the restaurants on the island. But isn't that the point to vacation on Kuaui? Good dishes. Go during sunset and you can get the most gorgeous pictures on the lawn connected to the restaurant. Floor to ceiling glass with a view. Save room for dessert. Molten cake was great.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth C.

    Romantic setting and overall great experience! We enjoyed multiple courses and were impressed by their service also. Will definitely return!

    (5)

  • Janet S.

    If you are looking for a beautiful spot to enjoy the sunset, this is it. Unfortunately, the service was horrible. Our waiter rarely came by, forgot about drinks we re-ordered, & when the food was delivered, the wrong plates were served to several of us at the table (good thing we could tell the fish apart). It took almost 3 hours for us to eat dinner because of the neglect we received. The food was ok - not too imaginative or flavorful & not worth the hefty price tag. I had better poke at Big Save. The chilled beet salad with gorgonzola & red Hawaiian salt was good. I will make that one at home. The drinks were great, so I would recommend hitting the bar for a few cocktails, watching the sunset & then eating somewhere else.

    (2)

  • Ziyan C.

    Pretty good food, romantic and elegant vibe, but the food's pretty heavy and everything is very pricey here! Service: Amazing, really on top of things once we started dinner. Got a tiny bit of attitude from the hostess when we came 2 hours early for our reservation. She was highly doubtful we'd get a table. But we sat at the bar and eventually another hostess came to tell us we did get a table but it wasn't too great - we appreciated the honesty, went to look at the table, and she was right. It was in a corner by a door to the kitchen, far from any windows. We stayed at our bar seats =). Vibe: Very romantic. More of an older crowd (think rich retirees), but still some young couples like us, and either way the vibe wasn't stuffy in any way. From our bar seats, we got a great view of the sunset, were just a table away from the warm breeze outside, and took a stroll along the grass. There was a wedding reception happening on the grass, and we took pictures where the ceremony had taken place. A restaurant staff member was really friendly and even offered to take pictures for us. ~~TROPICAL DRINKS~~ Menu: yelp.com/biz_photos/the-… Our drinks: yelp.com/biz_photos/the-… * Majestic Mai Tai ($12) - 3.5 stars Can't go wrong, and this is a huge serving! Great tropical flavor, a little on the sweet side. * Koloa Storm ($12) - 3.5 stars Great ginger flavor, but this drink doesn't last long as the ice melts fast. It becomes watered down & diluted pretty fast. ~~MARTINIS~~ Menu: yelp.com/biz_photos/the-… * Tikitini ($12) - 4 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/the-… A great well balanced martini! Love the coconut flavor, and this wasn't too sweet. Dinner menu: yelp.com/biz_photos/the-… ~~STARTERS~~ * Thai Inspired Snow Crab Cakes ( $13) - 3.5 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/the-… cross-section: yelp.com/biz_photos/the-… Really fresh, great thin crunch to the breading, & flavorful mango ginger aioli (loved how prominent the ginger was), but the "papaya salad" was a bunch of droopy old veggies. ~~SOUP/SALADS~~ * Seafood Corn Chowder ($10) - 3 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/the-… I found this to be really thick, starchy, & too artificial-tasting. My bf really liked it. ~~ENTREES FROM OUR SAUTE~~ * Seared Sea Scallops ($36) - 4 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/the-… Fresh, the scallops were great. My bf complained of a bit of grittiness to a couple of them but was fine with the rest (I didn't find any grit). The risotto was a little overcooked & more like a mush, though the flavor was tasty (though heavy!). The tomato jam was an interesting touch of flavor. * Macadamia Nut Butter Fresh Hawaiian Fish ($40) - 4 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/the-… Very tasty, but WOW that price tag - I'm not sure it's worth it! The fish is soft & delicious, the sauce very heavy but also very tasty. The green beans, though thickly coated in oil, were surprisingly crunchy & fresh tasting. ~~DESSERT~~ * Macadamia Nut Carrot Cake - 3.5 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/the-… I love carrot cake any which way, & I loved this giant piece! It was dense & heavy - there were nuts in the cake & on the outside of the frosting, but no raisins. My bf is probably a better judge since he isn't as blindly in love w/ carrot cakes - he found it a little dry, which in retrospect I realize is true. The frosting was a bit stale too, to be picky. But was still a very tasty dessert.

    (3)

  • Chris W.

    After reading all the reviews, we decided to eat dinner here the second night of our trip. We were were able to get 8:30 reservations which sounded like a great idea at the time but when we sat down for the actual dinner we didn't realize that our bodies would remind us that it was actually 1:30 am back home...so lesson learned, give yourself time to adjust to the time difference or make earlier reservations if possible. We started out with the calamari, ahi sashimi, and the watermelon salad which all hit the mark. The calamari was highly praised by both my husband and daughter who claim themselves to be calamari conneseurs. For entrées we had the scallops, crab crusted catch, and wasabi crusted catch. The scallops were cooked perfectly and nicely flavored not overly salted. The fish entrees were overcooked beyond our liking and due to the time factor didn't want to make an issue of it. The crusts were good so that may be a factor in the doneness of the fish. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. This is definitely a special occasion restaurant...there are even jewelry display cases in the entryway just in case you want to purchase something special. We would come here at least for drinks & appetizers just to enjoy the views. The dinner was good but not the "have to eat here" level. View: 5 stars. Food: 3 stars

    (4)

  • Jim M.

    Closed for renovation!! So disappointed that this is not stated on yelp or the website.

    (1)

  • Michael L.

    We were told about the beach house from someone we met in our travels. We were able to reserve seating that night which was great. It was our last dinner in Hawaii, and unfortunately it wasnt that great. I ordered the chowder and my wife ordered the goat cheese and angular salad to start off with. The soup was prop the best item we ordered. My wife didnt finish her salad, but she wasnt feeling well to begin with. We normally like to share our meals and try a little bit of everything, so we ordered a few apps for dinner. We ordered the ahi poke, ceviche, and the coconut crab cakes. Neither of them were good, IMO. The ahi was basically well done, of all the bite i ate, not of thr tuna was pink... The texture of the crab cakes wasnt pleasant. Maybe it was the coconut, since im used to bread crumbs.. and the ceviche, was okay... I might be harsh, but all the food we had in Kauai was amazing, so this was a bit of a let down. I must say, our waitress was great, friendly, and very welcoming. I believe her name was Veronic. If it wasnt for her, we would of gave this review 1 star. Not sure if it was the manager or the owner, but it seemed like he was mad we were there and was hawking our table the whole night. Made us feel uncomfortable and seemed like he was miserable. I would not recommend this restaurant.

    (2)

  • Ryan A.

    Beautiful location. Naturally it leads to a tourist swell but they stay on top and turn out really nice food. Call themselves fine dining (whatever that means nowadays) but they do turn and burn tables. Anyway we had apps and drinks in the bar area. Tim took good care of us and then we were sat for dinner and had Kenyatta as our server. Both guys did a great job. Always had smiles and good attitudes where I'm sure patience is required with all the annoying tourists. Good job guys.

    (5)

  • Roxane G.

    Can't beat the beautiful view and service. Delicious drinks albeit a bit weak... A seal was napping on the shore next to us. Can't beat that!

    (4)

  • Bradley T.

    For food and waitstaff, this place is top notch. For table selection, terrible. I made a reservation 3 weeks ago and expected a decent table at least. My wife and I arrived early to enjoy the sunset. The hostess told us that if we sat early, we would not get a good table, the other hostess said that even if we sat at our original reservation time we would not get a good table, so she proceeds to walk us to a table near the bathrooms in the back, away from everyone else. A group of 4 show up, ask the same questions as I did, and were promptly moved to a better table. Our waiter Seth was top notch and took good care of us. Food was fantastic. Sad to know that making a reservation 3 weeks in advance did not get me and my wife a good table. And while leaving, there were plenty of 2 and 4 person tables in way better locations than ours. Oh well, live and learn..... On the way out the hostess did not even acknowledge us.

    (2)

  • Katherine C.

    We had a different experience than the norm at this restaurant because we were with a very large group (30-40 persons) and seated outside on the grassy knoll. Regardless, the staff was polite, professional, and helpful - which is to be expected at this level of dining; they went above-and-beyond to safe guard my husband and me with our food allergies...which is difficult to do in large groups with a pre-planned menu. The pre-planned menu was very nice. Of course, I would like to have ordered for myself, but that is not the fault of the restaurant. The appetizers were all about average until I tasted the fried wonton with sashimi ahi - out of this world good. The beet salad was unique but nothing to write home about. The scallops were fresh but were missing the nice crust that I like when perfectly seared. I was already too full to try the steak (which looked good...but why stuff myself with steak when in Hawaii???). OK...the view...the BEST view we had all week when dining in Kauai. The surf rolls up and crests over the nearby rocky ridge on the shoreline. If you stand close enough, you will feel the surf spray. Go at sunset and take in the orange glow over the ocean. Once the sun goes down, the sky is lit up with so many more stars than I have ever seen. Breathtaking. Romantic. Memorable. Clean bathrooms. Long walk to restrooms when seated outside, but hey...with that view, I would walk a mile to the restrooms.

    (4)

  • Sophie O.

    This restaurant is known for its sunset view and great food. It was actually recommended to me by a couple friends. I love to eat good food and I agree, our meals were delicious! However, when you drop $200/couple it becomes about the customer service. This was our first time to Kauai and my husband and I asked our waitress (Nicola) to take a photo of us during sunset and she said no! I know that this is probably the busiest time and EVERYONE in there was a tourist so she probably gets this request quite frequently but this is part of the appeal for this restaurant! So after putting our drink orders in, we sat there wondering where our drinks were and finally they come and they were warm! So basically she did not interact with us at all. Other people dropped off our food and she would pop in and ask, "hows everything?" we would say, "good." And she would say "Mahalo." I'm afraid to say she ruined our night away from the kids. I will not return to The Beach House.

    (2)

  • Rose A.

    We came here because we heard of the amazing views. The view of the sunset did not disappoint. It was probably one of the best sunsets I've ever seen. But you really don't need to spend $150+ for it. Just sit on the beach or join the surfers. The food was a 3 out of 5. Very overpriced, and nothing to write back to the mainland about. We did all 9 yards. 2 appetizers, 2 entries (one was MP), drinks and dessert. Our bill stayed under $200, but not by much. Nothing tasted fishy or off, but nothing wowed us either. The portions were surprisingly on the med-large side, which meant we took some leftovers home. We'll see how they hold up tonight! If you're reading this is work at the executive level of the Beach House Restaurant, basically all we want is for your food to match the sunset. Wow your guests with taste. The sunset and the service was great (besides the stressed out hostess). Make the food great. And we'll be back.

    (3)

  • Deborah H.

    Let me first say that the food was wonderful, and the view was spectacular. The real problem was the service. Scott was our waiter. He was obviously very impressed with himself, and for no good reason. We waited forever for him to take our order, and then it seemed like he neglected to put our ticket in once we were finally able to give it to him. When our food took ages to come out, he made some excuse about us ordering appetizers, but people who had been seated after us were served way before us, with their appetizers. The worst part was that he forgot to acknowledge my parents' 52nd wedding anniversary. My sister advised both the hostess, and Scott directly, but nothing happened. The bill came and went with no dessert with a candle, not even a mere congratulations. A very dissappointing experience.

    (2)

  • Jenna S.

    We got to the restaurant early and saw the sunset which was beautiful. The view was very good and so was the food but the service was absolutely terrible. Our waitress was named Carla and we felt very rushed our whole meal. It started out with the waitress forgetting our drink orders multiple times. Additionally, we requested bread after our appetizers were served, and it was not delivered until after our entrees came out. Once it was time for dessert, we didn't even have time to complete our order before the waitress rushed away from the table. The coffee came out without milk or sugar, which we requested numerous times, and was not brought out until our cups were near empty. Once we got our check, we noticed that the wine we ordered from the list was higher than the price on the wine list ($54 vs. $62). This matter was brought to the attention of both the waitress and the manager, nether of which provided an apology, or offered a refund. Overall, the service was incredibly poor. The only aspects worth noting were the quality of the food and the view of the sunset.

    (2)

  • Dre K.

    A "must experience" on Kauai! The sunset view is breathtaking! We couldn't get a reservation but had no problem getting a table for 4 about an hour before sunset - seated immediately after walking in. The food is terrific. If you like sashimi and Ahi, this was the best I had on the island. Great specialty drink selection. Knowledgeable and attentive waitstaff. My favorite meal of our Kauai stay.

    (5)

  • Adrienne M.

    3.5 The view is the star here, not the food. The food is edible but not worth the $40+ entree prices. You're paying for the view, which is really nice especially around sunset. They have lots of outdoor seating and its totally acceptable to get up from your table during dinner and walk over to the water's edge to take pictures. The waiters even stand around taking pictures for people. Food-wise, the bread they start you off with, which is a warm homemade ciabatta with Hawaiian sea salt, is really excellent and was my favorite thing we ate here. The seafood corn chowder we started with was a big disappointment to me, although others in my party enjoyed it. It was very congealed and had an overwhelming seafood flavor that overpowered all the other flavors. My entree (mac nut mahi mahi) was fine but nothing to write home about, especially for the price. The rest of my family enjoyed their entrees a lot, and to be fair, I was coming down with the flu when we ate here, so my taste buds might have been a bit off. But I still maintain the seafood chowder is terrible. Overall, I recommend for a meal with a really nice ambiance but keep your expectations moderate as far as the food goes.

    (4)

  • Terri S.

    Great views and a very tasty fresh catch fish sandwich for lunch. The pineapple tarter sauce is lovely and the fresh catch (broad bill sword fish when we were there) was cooked perfectly. A little pricey, but worth it for the view. Get a window table if you can. The French fries were surprisingly mediocre. Seemed like they were not fresh out of the fryer. If they could get the fries up to speed I think they would get a 5 star review from me.

    (4)

  • Beth G.

    Sweetie and I had Valentine's Day dinner here last week, and while we had a lovely time, I wouldn't do it again. As others have said, the view is the star here, not the food. With that in mind, I made my dinner reservation six weeks in advance, timed to coincide with the sunset. We also checked in for our reservation half an hour early. When we were seated, we were placed at the worst table in the restaurant, with essentially no view of the sunset. The table was also too large for two, so that sweetie and I were faaaarrrrr apart. We made the best of it--he moved his chair, and we shared one side of the table, and we went outside to watch the sunset at the appropriate time. BUT still. For $100/person, and a special occiasion, I was (and still am) angry. Because that's what we came for, right? So on to the food: It was a pretty mixed bag. We started with a ceviche, which was perhaps the worst of our choices--it was weirdly watery (about half the serving dish was water) and flavorless, although the accompanying sweet potato chips were very good. Our salad with goat cheese truffles was good but not stellar. Sweetie and I had different "fresh catch" selections--he had the crab encrusted, etc., etc., and I had macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi. Both were mildy overcooked, although the sauces on both were spectacular. My green beans were no more than lukewarm. His purple mashed potatoes were apparentlly just that--no butter, cream or other seasoning. We finished with a flourless chocolate cake, which was delicious, as it should be. The service was quite attentive, and our waiter had exacly the right attitude--friendly and professional without being stuffy. But overall, I wouldn't come back. If I'm choosing this restaurant for the view, and I don't have that view, then what's the point? The food is definitely not worth the price of admission here.

    (3)

  • Xandra B.

    Good food, and good ambiance. Nothing really extraordinary here, especially considering the prices and its reputation. However, we ate at 8:30pm, wayyyy after the legendary sunset dinner view, which is what they're known for. So next time, I'd have to go for that. We had to wait for our table an extra ten minutes in the cute little living room space (even after placing a reservation that morning), but that was hardly an issue. My parents got the seafood pasta, which they claimed was, not to use the same adjective again, but merely "good". This place gets an extra star for how amazing the sweet corn and shrimp risotto portion of my $40 scallops meal was. Literally the best risotto I have ever tasted. I would come back for it. That, and tiny little bit of vanilla bean sauce for the scallops.

    (4)

  • Marti W.

    We had our anniversary dinner here on 8/9/15. We were greeted at the door with anniversary wishes and shown to our table with a beautiful view of the sunset. Our waiter was superb, made great recommendations. The fish was so fresh and delicious! Highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Kelly K.

    This restaurant not only has AMAZING food, the view is spectacular. We went twice on our week long trip and tried for a third night but couldn't get in. The service was fantastic. They made calamari in a way I have never seen but was also the most delicious I have ever had. Beet salad...yum! Everything I tasted was so good. The view though...so spectacular. We saw whales in the distance.

    (5)

  • Lacey G.

    The view is the best part. The filet was extremely tender. WARNING: if you drink soda, they charge you for each refill. That was a surprise since it was fountain soda. SUPER LAME. Caesar salad, crab cakes and lobster were good. The bottom of their bread is extremely salty and so was the asparagus. I didn't care for the potatoes that came with the filet, tasted similar to packaged potatoes from the frozen aisle. The waitress was very nice but we didn't see her too much. Felt like we were there a long time and the food took awhile to come out. Order the chocolate dessert. It takes 8 minutes to make but worth it! I would tell u to ask for an extra scoop of ice cream but expect to be charged! Ask for a table near the outside windows when u make a reservation. We were on the top and were bummed to not experience the better view below. Great place to take photos outside. Valet parking is only $3 so take advantage as parking maybe difficult.

    (4)

  • Toni M.

    We have been to the Beach House many times over the years, under various chefs and ownerships. The food has always been good. We had lunch here today as a continuation of yesterday's event. We chose our meals yesterday so they were ready shortly after we arrived. Alan ordered a sandwich w/ the fish of the day. I ordered the fish of the day. They were delivered w/o explanation what the fish was. I had to ask when the waitress came by the do something and learned it was marlin. It was a firm and tasty fish served w/a flavorful sauce. There was a scoop of rice next to the fish, which was topped w/ thinly sliced pickled ginger and picked cucumber. Alan's sandwich was accompanied by fries. The food was good but the experience of food and service didn't compare to yesterday's lunch at Gaylord's. The four stars are a reflection of our experiences over time at the restaurant more than our lunch today.

    (4)

  • Halina B.

    Make sure to make reservations at least a week or so in advance. They book up pretty quickly. With that being said, we had a lovely window table that faced out towards the ocean. Suggestion... Bring your sunglasses! It gets quite warm right before sunset, so dress appropriately or else you'll be uncomfortable. Food: The calamari is where it's at. Hands down, best calamari we've ever had. We also had the ceviche, which was good, but not quite as good as the calamari. My husband had the grilled Ahi, and I had the crab crusted Ono. We ended up preferring each other's entrées over our own. We also shared the lobster Mac n cheese, which honestly, could have sufficed as my entrée. It was out of this world!! I'm a sucker for lobster Mac n cheese, so anytime it's on the menu, I order it. This, like the calamari, was hands down the best I've ever had. I'll be dreaming of it for weeks to come. I don't know how we had room for anything else, but being our last night on Kauai, we ordered the carrot cake for dessert. Again, the best I've ever had.

    (5)

  • Cali S.

    The view is breathtaking, we went there a little before the sunset, and it was a beautiful live picture changing every second, beautiful waves, the dancing palm trees, the sunset and the surfers all in one window. AMAZING. The important part is the food, we got sick after eating here, the fish was a little fishy. We eat fish all the time, but surprisingly we had the worst fish in Kaiui. If you have a small party, just go to the bar, facing the big window and have a drink or a stake, you might be safe.

    (3)

  • Dominica R.

    Service started very slow. But we solved that issue quickly. Sunset: amazing Food: delicious Ambiance: amazing Service: eh Beach House is a MUST go in Kauai. You will not regret it. Fantastic drinks as well :)

    (4)

  • Tessa C.

    The food, atmosphere, service, and view warrant the 5 stars. Call several days in advance to get a reservation 30 minutes before sunset - perfect spot for photos!

    (5)

  • Steph S.

    We made a reservation for our honeymoon in Kauai back in December. The first thing we did was make a dinner reservation at the infamous "Beach House." We placed one through their website and promptly recieved an email and phone call several days later confirming the date and time we reserved. Unfortuntely, when we arrived for our anticipated dinner we found that the restaurant was closed to the public for a private event. We never received a phone call prior to this to reschedule. We went in and informed them and were quickly given a new reservation for for the following evening (without asking if this was convenient or not). They barely apologized and even tried to blame us stating " they probably called you months ago to reschedule when you thought it was to confirm." Which was a very strange thing to say. My husband and I are both gainfully employed in Napa, Ca and are used to top notch places in service let alone food. For the restuarant constantly reviewed as "Best in Hawaii,".. Its certainly lacks in management. We spent our time and money elsewhere,which in Kauai is easily found.

    (1)

  • Matt Y.

    12/3/13 Dinner First of all, a big thank you and a bow to the amazing hostess who accommodated us even though we arrived a full day late! I was mistaken for our reservation since it was done by e-mail. The original reservation was for 12/2. She immediately seated us after confirming my phone number. Big thumb up for her aloha spirit! This restaurant itself, which reminds me of a golf club house, needs a makeover. Decor is somewhat tired and dated. We got a table with only partial ocean view, but consider we were a day late, no complaint. Like some reviewers mentioned, many people gathered outside on the beach anticipating for sunset, but in Hawaii all beaches are public so the hustle-and-bustle is not the restaurant's fault. As soon as we sat down, a photographer came by touting for sunset pictures. Then a flower lady interrupted our wine selection. I understand they want to make the best of business but I feel a bit intruded and annoyed. Tacky. It's like hawkers trying to see me stuffs on the beach in Puerto Vallarta. Maybe the management should have better regulation regarding solicitation. *Caesar's ($9): the usual fare with romaine lettuce, parmesan. The dressing is rich and creamy. We both had one for starters but thought we could have shared because the portion is quite generous. *Certified Angus Filet Mignon ($43): the BF is a meat eater and not much of a fish fan. The beef is tender and cooked medium--pink center--to his preference. The Yukon potatoes were bland. Why couldn't they serve it with pomme frites? *Grilled Hawaiian Catch ($36): I don't like anything macademia-crusted or wasabi-coated, so all their selections under sauteed are out. Thankfully they have the grilled Hawaiian swordfish. Thai sticky rice is a bit rough but the papaya salad is refreshing. The red curry coconut sauce is very tasty. Overall the food is decent, nothing to call home about. Maybe because of the whole hooha with e-mail booking and the total unobstructed oceanfront location I expected more out of Beach House. There's really nothing about this restaurant that stands out if I recall the whole week of dining in Kauai. The entire experience was pleasant but not memorable--consider we drove over 1 hour from Princeville to eat here. The fish is equally fresh and tasty at Keoki's Paradise in Poipu Village and Hukilau Lanai in Kapa'a. Service is spotty except when they try to up-sell you all the entree sides and wine pairings.

    (3)

  • Ryan R.

    Went there with high expectations but was very disappointed in the service and food. The Mai tais were excellent, calamari was too fried and wasn't good without sauce. I ate the ahi tuna steak, it was ok, had too much of a soy sauce taste and nothing else, my wife had the macadamia nut crusted catch of the day, the crust was more of a light seasoning and it too lacked flavor. On the bright side the view and location is cool and the valet workers were very nice, other than that spend your $150 somewhere else.

    (2)

  • Diane K.

    Stunning views and delicious food. They'll get you with the bill, but you will have enjoyed yourself thoroughly that you'll forget about it later.

    (4)

  • Jenny W.

    We went there for lunch and had one of the best lunches on the island, Outstanding views on the ocean. Very calm and relaxing. The service is very attentive and friendly. We thought the price is very reasonable for the beautiful scenic view and outstanding food.

    (5)

  • Mark H.

    My wife, daughter, son-in-law and I had an excellent meal here. The food was great, as was the service, and if (like us) you sit on the balcony you get great views, particularly at sunset. The meal started with excellent ciabatta rolls. I don't remember now what the others in my group had, but I had the fire-grilled pork loin, which was delicious, and the portion was large enough that I could take half home to reheat for another meal. This came with mashed sweet potatoes, which I don't like, but there was no problem with my getting those replaced with the roasted potatoes that came with another entree. The restaurant is right on Lawai beach, and the balcony overlooks a large lawn area. At sunset tons of people got up from their tables to be photographed on the lawn. After dark, fire pots are lit, which also creates a nice ambiance. Prices are high, but as a restaurant for a splurge, I recommend this place highly. I certainly think our meal here was superior to the one at the almost-as-expensive, and overrated, Roy's.

    (5)

  • Scott S.

    Best fish ever. My wife and I each had a wonderful dish and my very picky kids were served rice and pasta, they were thrilled. Pricey yet deservedly so. The view was fantastic, the food amazing, and the open aired design was just stupendous. I wouldn't miss this if you are in Poipu.

    (5)

  • Dana W.

    We got a sunset dinner reservation and it was very worth it. Everything was beautiful from the view to the food. I think the lamb was the best lamb I've ever eaten - it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The risotto was also perfect. The lychee martini is also delicious.

    (5)

  • Dave F.

    I did not pay the bill so this experience is not about value. We had a 32 person wedding reception here. Negatives- It was on fake grass Positive- EVERYTHING ELSE The three foods that I will come back and order for myself without caring about price is the crab stuffed Ahi roll, the watermelon salad and the steak. Yes, I wrote steak @ "The Beach House". We were only given butter knives because that is all we needed for the port glazed filet Mignon. Kauai beef is raised in 365.25 days of free roaming green grass paradise that creates the most flavorful and tender steak that was perfectly cooked. Bravo. The watermelon salad was the most fun and flavorful salad I have ever had. The crab stuffed sushi quality Ahi roll was crusted and flashed fried to create balanced yet dynamic mix of textures and flavors. Yes- the fresh fruit sampler, jumbo shrimp, crab cake with pepper aioli and mixed greens, garlic potato, grilled asparagus, Ahi main dish and cake were all great. I found the previous three to be exceptional. I did enjoy asking the bartender "can you give me a good lei", but the signature drink was too sweet for me. All of this with while watching waves carry in surfers till the sunset stole the show. Then the cameras came out and the memorable moments became permanent. The small hired band played the the happy couple first, father, mother, everybody and final dances. Invite the ones you love and create a and fill a cameras memory.

    (5)

  • Andrew M.

    Positives: - location is a great spot to catch the sunset Negatives: - nothing to block the setting sun as it beats down on you - rushed service - expensive for mediocre and not particularly interesting food We had a 6pm reservation, which may have been too early, because it meant we were sitting in the harsh sun for nearly an hour, before it became bearable. We were all sweating profusely by the time dinner arrived, and we couldn't bear to look out at the water for nearly an hour (due to the sun setting right into our faces).... which kind of spoils the location. To add insult to injury, the servers rushed us along. We got our cocktails at the same time as we got our appetizers and received our dinner wine with our cocktails as well. Then our dinner arrived before we had even finished appetizers... and we were still working on our cocktails. Basically, they rushed us through pre-dinner drinks, appetizers, and into dinner within about 20 minutes. Then we had to sit there and dawdle over our dinner for the next 40 min so that we'd see the sun set. That's no way for a 'nice' (er, I mean, expensive) restaurant to treat its guests. The food was ok, but I didn't really love anything that I had.... which isn't a good thing when entrees are over $30. Also, one should note that the space outside the restaurant, along the water, is public, so you could just come and sit on the grass and watch the sunset without having to pay a lot of money to sit inside (where there's less breeze).

    (2)

  • Brooke M.

    I love to eat here whenever we go to Kauai. The view is top notch, and the food and drinks are always delicious! Great wine options as well! The last time we were there, it was pretty noisy. would have been nicer to have some music playing.... and for the price of the dinner, preferably live music.

    (4)

  • Wes A.

    Good food, good drinks, good atmosphere, great views and service. Just a little pricey!

    (4)

  • Leah L.

    This was my second time to the Beach House and I was very pleased again. I had the Wasabi crusted Hawaiian catch, which was kind of ugly but very tasty. My husband had a surf and turf type dinner, which he enjoyed. The restaurant is beautiful and every table has a view of the ocean. The prices are comparable to similar restaurants on the island, so I'm not sure what everyone is crying about. This is one of the nicest restaurants on Kauai.

    (4)

  • Gary L.

    Eating 10 feet from the pacific ocean ... what could be bad .... the service here is incredible , our meals and cocktails and desserts were incredible ... nect time we come back to kauai we will be back

    (4)

  • Elle C.

    Great food. Excellent service. Our waitress was really sweet and knew the menu so well. We had a great view of the sunset on busy Memorial Day! Couldn't have asked for a better place to have dinner. Drinks were absolutely amazing as well. Definitely worth the extra pennies.

    (5)

  • Frank S.

    Good food for our last "good-bye to Kauai" dinner, but not as special as we thought it would be. We showed up early for our reservation, and watched the last of the sunset and the moonset shortly after. After browsing a bit in the Lotus Gallery jewelry store in the front, we had to sit in the bar for nearly 20 minutes until our designated reservation time. We had a good cocktails (a Lilikoi mojito and Tradewind) at the bar and great service from the bartender, but thought we could have been seated earlier (the table was empty long before we were seated). Our server was very confident and told us all about the fish of the evening, but seemed rushed. Funny thing was we heard the server at the next table describe different fresh fishes available; it seemed a bit disjointed. For dinner, we started with the "Thai inspired crabcakes", and they were the best things we had that night by far. Delicious! Order them if you come here and you won't be disappointed. We also shared a Omao Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad, which was OK, but the arugula was strange and larger than normal and somewhat bitter. An acquired taste... Our entrees were the Wasabi Crusted Fresh island Catch (Opah for our table tonight), which I liked very much. My wife had the Lemongrass & Kaffir Lime Crusted Sea Scallops, and added a lobster tail which she liked very much. All very good and tasty. For dessert we shared a Hawaiian Carrot Cake, which was good but big, even for two. Certainly a great location for the sunset, and the food is good, but the bill for two was $202 - not cheap. On top of that, they charge $3 for Valet parking, and there is really no option.

    (3)

  • Mere R.

    We loved all the food and the service, we missed sunset but gorgeous view!

    (5)

  • Paul S.

    I consider it a bit mean spirited to review a restaurant based on Valentine's Day dinner, but the usual VD complaints (long wait, frazzled service, overpriced entrees) did not apply in this case. We were seated at a lovely corner table soon after we checked in, and we found the prices high but not unreasonable for a fine dining restaurant on Kauai. The service was gracious and prompt throughout. Unfortunately, the food was a dramatic disappointment. From start to finish, the kitchen seemed to go overboard on every dish. The house made ciabatta bread was so overly salted that I could not finish my small piece despite my hunger. The beet salad was also over salted in spots and under salted in others, and the ceviche was over-marinated (mushy fish), overdressed (soupy) and way too sweet. Both mains, both locally caught fish, were noticeably overcooked, and mine was also over dressed, swimming in sauce. After consulting w my wife, a former server who usually won't condone any complaints during service, I sent my main back. A replacement dish arrived almost immediately (again, great service), but the replacement was still overcooked enough to require a knife to saw through the fish. Clearly the kitchen and I disagree on the proper temperature of fish. After a few chewy, stringy bites I left the rest and focused instead on the rather bland and soupy (again, overdressed) soba noodles. We skipped dessert -- no cheese course was offered. In sum, great setting and great service, but despite being a seafood restaurant, I would recommend skipping the fish. Would I try it again? Probably not.

    (3)

  • Louie L.

    What a nice little gem on the south side of Kauai in the town of Koloa on Poipu Beach. Sadly, we did not take in the "sunset dinner" which it is so famously known for (the outer windows face toward the sunset, and if you get reservations at least 2 weeks in advance, you can sit next to the windows). We noticed there is a nice row of bar top seats that sit facing the sunset that would be just as good if you're not worried about sitting at a table. We had lunch there and the atmosphere was unbelievable. Literally 20 feet from the beach, you can watch families snorkel the inlet and smell the fresh ocean breeze. They have a small patio area (where we sat) that is great for taking it all it. The food is outstanding. My wife had the fish and chips which were very light and the fish was fresh. I had fish tacos which were equally delicious. If you're on the island this is must! Remember to call ahead if you want the "sunset seats" or the first row by the windows.

    (5)

  • Megan G.

    They have delicious gluten free and vegan options. Our server was really helpful I this department and knew exactly what parts if which meals would not be Gf. Long relaxing birthday dinner that was not rushed in any way.

    (4)

  • Ellie F.

    My in-laws sent us here, and it was worth it. You definitely need reservations, and even then it can get a little weird. Just breathe and grab a drink to watch the sunset. I'm a sucker for seafood, and what they had here was awesome. Our server helped us pick out a bottle of wine too (always appreciated). This is another place that I would tend to stay away from with little ones.

    (5)

  • Mary B.

    I have been here several times in the past and loved it. Tonight was a disappointment. Our waitress was less than friendly, the Cesar salad was yucky. The fish was yummy. It's not the same. We ate at Merrimans and had a better dinner

    (3)

  • Donna K.

    Stayed at the Sheraton on Hoonani Road for our Kauai portion of the Honeymoon and this was a recommended "fancy" dinner place -- no suspense here, it totally lived up to the expectations of newlyweds. We had a great table with the oceanfront view and enjoyed some complimentary wine. The Wasabi Crusted Fresh Island Catch, Calamari, Ahi Poke, and Lobster Mac & Cheese (the best EVER anywhere) were all so fresh and delicious - well portioned as well. Tip: Make Reservations! Great Valet.

    (4)

  • Brian F.

    Wonderful meal. The mahi mahi in the beure blanc sauce was outstanding. Great sashimi and excellent service from Veronica. Get the the Mai Tai for your first drink and order the lava cake for your desert. We will be back in two days!!! Mahalo!

    (5)

  • Teresa D.

    The view is beautiful, the food is meh ... especially for the prices. I am never opposed to paying big bucks for great food. Another reviewer said to just sit on the lawn for the sunset, eat somewhere else. I agree. We were staying in condos right behind restaurant so had the view every day. Decided to have last night, special dinner. Made reservations for 6:15, and requested a table by the window. We arrived on time, but they sat us at a table in the back where all we could see was the sky and a tiny bit of the horizon if we stood up. I told them we requested a window table, and they said it would be 30-40 minutes before one freed up. If they had been honest about that when I made the reservations, that would have been fine.

    (2)

  • Rene W.

    First of all, the previous reviews that mentioned the view as the best thing about this restaurant did not lie. The view is truly breathtaking. You can walk right out of the dining area and be on a small ledge overlooking the pounding surf below. I can't imagine a more perfect place to have a meal. We were there on Thanksgiving night so the service was incredibly slow, but I'm sure this was one of the busiest nights of the year for them, so I can't complain. The food was great. My wife commented the crab cakes were the best she'd ever had. Everything else was very good, but nothing else stood out as jaw dropping. And for the prices, I expected a dropped jaw. We'd definitely go back for the view but maybe just for some drinks and appetizers next time.

    (4)

  • Scott G.

    OMG!!This place has the the very best food!! Fresh fish superb breakfast and the view is to die for! You wont be disappointed !! Very friendly staff and fresh fresh fresh!! Amazing this place not packed to the brim. Someday it will,when every one discovers how good it is! Untill then enjoy this hidden gem on Kaua !

    (5)

  • Rayann D.

    The Beach House Restaurant is all ready a well known spot for great dining and beautiful sunsets. During our last visit we found it to also be a popular spot for a perfect lunch. The selections on the menu are really good and the staff and service is great.. The views of the beach and surfers also adds to the overall enjoyment of this restaurant.

    (5)

  • Mae D.

    RESERVATIONS We had reservations for 8PM. They were booked around sunset. Absolutely understandable. What a beautiful place to celebrate something special. My husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. The table next to us celebrating their 50th. Also a few birthdays. And a wedding reception on the lawn. FOOD The food was amazing. We ordered the crab ahi roll. Very tasty and lightly breaded. We also had the goat cheese arugula salad. Also very flavorful. I had the scallops with lobster asparagus risotto and my husband had the opah wasabi with rice and vegetables. The meal was very delicious and we savored each bite. SERVICE Our waiter, Tim, was so wonderful and a great joy to the evening. His timing was perfect. He was so sweet in wishing us happy anniversary a few times. NEGATIVE The only down fall to the evening was that it was so HOT! We were both sweating. We sat on the first level when you walk in just after the kitchen. All the windows were open and the ceiling fans on. But not much of a breeze as I would expect. Maybe sitting on the next level down closest to the windows would be more comfortable. That was the only negative. OVERALL Great for special occasions and to watch the sunset. Make reservations at least a week in advance and request to sit closest to the windows. Order the seafood. Great flavors!

    (4)

  • Steven D.

    Awesome for dinner, and lunch. First time was for dinner, go about 30 min before sunset. Of course really busy because of this, but you get to enjoy a drink while watching probably the best sunset in Hawaii. Drinks are great, food is great. Service was amazing. Friendly staff. Can not wait to go back.

    (4)

  • James W.

    My wife and I had a lovely special occasion experience at the Beach House. I called a few days in advance, told them we would be celebrating my wife's birthday, and asked if they could put us at a nice table. They were flexible with the time, though I did book a time after sunset (7:15 in mid-November), so there was probably less competition for the slot. We arrived at 7:10 to a noisy, packed house. People appeared to be enjoying themselves. The hostess greeted us with happy birthday wishes and seated us immediately at what we later learned was table 60. This must be the supreme table in the house, outside, detached from the indoor mayhem, with a superb ocean view. The server brought our drinks instantly, followed by our appetizer within about two minutes. I had a moment of thinking, "Uh oh, are we at Red Robin?" But the server assured us that we should take our time, and we never felt rushed for the rest of the meal. We both chose fish entrees, and both were excellent. I had the Wasabi Ono, my wife the Macadamia-encrusted Mahi Mahi. The Ono was particularly good, perfectly prepared, light, and moist, not over-seasoned. Our server, Craig, was outstanding, and I would not hesitate to ask for him by name next time. As our dinner was winding down at around 8:45, we looked behind us to find the restaurant nearly empty. We relaxed and enjoyed our Bananas Foster and Hawaiian Coffee. Craig topped off the evening by handing my wife a birthday card signed by most of the staff. This was a very nice, personal touch, which finished our evening on a particularly high note.

    (5)

  • Meme M.

    The molten chocolate flour less cake is delicious. My son, much to my embarrassment, actually licked his plate. The view is outstanding and the breeze waiting in from the open air dining makes it such a pleasurable experience. My son had the filet mignon and it was pretty good. Nothing spectacular and a bit overpriced. The asparagus with tomatoes was outstanding and the crab cakes were pretty good. The Seafood Penne was just ok. The macadamia mahi-mahi was a bit too buttery for our taste, but quite delicious nonetheless. The wasabi fresh catch was really enjoyable and delicious. All in all, an overpriced meal if you base it on food alone. But when you factor in the open-air dining, the spectacular view of a sunset while dining and the overall ambience, its pretty hard not to like the place. To be honest, we will be back again, possibly for just appetizers, drinks, and dessert.

    (4)

  • John H.

    Wow. Over priced fish. Your strictly paying for the view. We both had special fish dinners. Fish was bland, rice was slimy (sesame cilantro rice) and waiter was a off putting man. Just go for appetizer and drink. Views only seller for this place.

    (3)

  • Brent B.

    The beach house used to be a regular dining spot for our family that has vacation on Kauai for over 20 year. A rash of incredibly poor service resulted in us not patronizing the beach house for about five years. Tonight we decided to make an exception and try again despite our past negative experiences. Unsurprisingly another very poor experience. Earlier in the day we had come to the restaurant to select a table, upon arrival the table had been given away despite arriving on time. Someone needs to educate the management on how to run a restaurant, especially considering the ridiculous premium they charge.

    (1)

  • Keira M.

    Oh The Beach House - how much do I love you? Let me count the ways... My fiancé and I visited Kaua'i in December, 2012 and just so happened to be there on my birthday. He told me that we were going somewhere nice for dinner and I secretly hoped it would be The Beach House. I had read extensive reviews about it and was excited and hopeful to take in the legendary view! Imagine my delight when we arrived in Poipu and pulled up in front of The Beach House. We were early so we were seated at the bar and toasted over deliciously strong mai tais before making our way to the best seat in the house. While there was great patio dining, we were seated in front of open-air doors that looked out over the expansive Pacific Ocean at sunset. The drinks kept coming and deciding what to order off the menu was a huge task. Everything seemed tempting and extremely delicious. All of the options were fresh with a lot of locally-sourced food. I was also happy to see that, as someone who is gluten-intolerant, almost the entire menu was gluten-free. (*Note: this is NOT a gluten-free kitchen and always inquire before selecting a dish.) There are also a few noteworthy vegetarian and vegan options. We ended up sharing the ceviche appetizer served in a half-coconut, full of citrus, lilikoi juice, Kaua'i fish, scallops, tiger prawns, avocado, tomatoes and cucumbers - friggin' yum! For dinner my fiancé ordered the filet mignon while I had the macadamia nut butter sautéed fish. Both dishes were absolutely incredible! We each had the molten chocolate cake for dessert and were then completely stuffed. And after dinner? We took a walk down the beach and he proposed! So I guess technically I went to The Beach House with my boyfriend and left with my fiancé. The entire evening was nothing short of memorable. If I could change one thing I'd ask for a more attentive server. Though pleasant, he didn't much seem to go out of his way to make us feel like welcome guests. Other than that, amazing. Visiting The Beach House in itself was worth the trip to Kaua'i.

    (4)

  • Marissa W.

    Just finished an outstanding meal at The Beach House. First, the view is incredible. The people I was dining with made an early (5:30 pm) reservation to make sure we had a prime table. Started with cocktails at the bar (the tikitini, kefir lime martini and lava flow.. All delicious) then ordered the calamari appetizer. It is unlike any calamari you've ever had, don't miss it. We also tried the watermelon salad and the seafood chowder, both were excellent. My dad, who is known for disliking salads with fruit and nuts in them, said the watermelon salad is the first salad with fruit and nuts in it that he has enjoyed. I had the wasabi encrusted fresh catch, which was opakapaka tonight, at the suggestion of our waiter. Incredible. The wasabi added a depth of flavor but was very mild. I can't say enough good things about it. Other people at my table ordered the macadamia encrusted fresh catch, with mahi mahi tonight, and the grilled fresh catch, which I believe was Ono tonight. They both said their meals were fabulous. We finished with the molten chocolate desire dessert, which was expectedly decadent and delicious. A fantastic meal with excellent service. We have already made our reservation to dine here again before returning to the mainland.

    (5)

  • Tim W.

    Great location and atmosphere. Large open sliding bays viewing the ocean. They also have a small covered patio over looking the beach - 30 feet from you. I guess for their location, they can justify their high price. Food was excellent, but pricey. We tried their special of the day with market fish in a light coconut sauce, sticky brown rice, and veggies. Tasted great!

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    Just went back to the Beach House in September and I am sad to say that they have changed chefs. The food was good, but, not amazing like the previous visit. When the manager came by the table after the meal to see how the food was, I asked him if something had changed in the kitchen. He said, "Well, yes, we changed chefs," I told him that the food was completely different from our last visit and not for the better. He then told me that the chef was still adjusting and things should get better. For an amazing view at sunset and ambience, go to the Beach House. For great food and service, go to Red Salt in Poipu.

    (3)

  • Billie D.

    FANTASTIC view! if you are visiting our island make reservations for sunset. Food is pretty good......not great, but good. It's a bit over priced in my opinion, but it is a million dollar view. Consider checking out "The Beach Walk" in Kapaa. The view is also amazing and the food is FANTASTIC.

    (3)

  • Stacey C.

    We've been to the Beach House several times. It's the Tikitini (coconut martini), that lures me back. As for the food - it's good but it sure better be at their prices. The server we had last time wasn't my favorite. The sunset is amazing and you can see it from the bar with a Tikitini.

    (3)

  • Tasha C.

    I Love The Beach house! The atmosphere is Incredible! The service is Great! I always get something different every time I go and it's always winners! Every time I visit Kauai I need to eat here! Just thinking about it makes me want to look at airfare prices. The Beach house I will be coming again real soon!

    (5)

  • Sabowyer B.

    Yes it will be expensive, but the food was great, the service wonderful, and the view was even better! Make a reservation for as soon as they start dinner and have it be the 1 big meal splurge of your vacation. Then spend the rest of the week eating at Tiki Tacos (cheap but amazing hole in the wall in Kapaa).

    (5)

  • A A.

    The view and location is excellent if you are staying in Poipu. After the Sheraton Resort's butchered remodeling of their newly titled "Rum Fire" restaurant, we had to search for a new place that was by the beach and offered outdoor beautiful patio seating! Unlike the resort's restaurant, The Beach House is a lot more expensive and slightly limited. Two or three appetizers will easily be the cost of one entree dinner dish. And the appetizer dishes are not dainty or minuscule. So if you are taking the family or just want to enjoy the view without having to sell one of your kidneys, I suggest looking at the appetizer section. About the food: did not see any steak items (red meat). But they have an alright seafood selection. I got the feeling that their specialties lie in their Ahi Tuna or crab dishes. Prices for appetizers range from $12-16. Entrees range from $22-$42. The waiters are very friendly and the service was very good as well. Valet parking is $3 (oh just spend the $3 for some peace of mind!). Parking is difficult on this small street. They do not serve breakfast- just lunch and dinner. Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Bruce M.

    Let's start with the positive. The food was 4 star and the price matched the food, even without the view. That said, the service is terribly slow, even in a nearly empty restaurant. It's enough to knock two stars off the meal spending an hour and 15 minutes waiting on food when there are literally dozens of empty tables. I agree with other commenters, drinks are weak. I like a light hand, but, the bartender was the Wimpy of the alcoholic beverage community. Other notes. Our waiter was, I think, Bill Paxton's understudy from Weird Science. About as helpful as a fork in a soup eating contest and the least genuine attitude possible without being obvious about it. Our reserved table was delayed 10 or 15 minutes... at 7:45 at night (an hour after sunset). Getting our first beverage took 15 minutes in a place where the wait staff was again, literally, standing around (they probably have four times the wait staff required for a small place like this). If my wife wasn't amazing to talk to and be around, this would have been a ho-hum experience I walked out on before our first round arrived. Oh, the attire is dressy, not resort casual. Also, bring $5 in singles, there's no parking really (use the hotel lot across the street ;-) so you'll be using the valet.

    (2)

  • Josh L.

    Great romantic spot for dinner. Come at sunset and enjoy the best ocean views. The food was great the service was friendly and prompt. Valet parking helps here and its only $3. We had a great dinner and a wonderful environment. I will be coming here every time I visit this island.

    (5)

  • Britton L.

    The atmosphere is the selling point! Entrees are around $40, drinks $10, desert $10. Do whatever you need to do to make your reservation for 6:15-6:30. When making the reservation, the hostess asked if it was a special occasion. When I told her that it was our anniversary, she said they'd be sure to give us an ocean view table. We were seated immediately when we arrived at a table directly overlooking the water. As we ate, the sun set directly in front of us. Make sure you bring a camera with a flash! At sunset everyone walks outside through the open bay windows onto the lawn to take pictures at sunset. A picture with your iPhone will leave you looking like a huge black shadow. Flash is a must. If not, someone was there from the restaurant taking pictures... for $20 each.

    (4)

  • Amy B.

    The Beach House was our favorite dinning experience on Kauai. Fabulous building. Amazing sunset. Drinks. And scallops! I picked the winner entree at this place and it was the scallops. They were fantastically presented and beautiful on the plate with a delicious sauce, and a heaping portion of yummy!! Also, the chocolate souffle dessert is a gem. With Matt, this restaurant was romantic, beautiful, tasty, soothing and not an experience I will soon forget. Just make sure you make reservations before you go! You will want to sit close to the windows for the perfect ocean/sunset view.

    (5)

  • Kc S.

    Can't beat the spectacular view! Asparagus and tomato salad was ok, Ono was delicious, bananas foster was very rich. They seem to be packing in more tables than I remember, resulting in a mad rush out the door when sunset hits for photo ops. Great experience!

    (4)

  • H H.

    This rating is for the view and the drinks. We did not dine here but had pre-dinner cocktails in the bar overlooking the ocean. Stellar view and awesome cocktails. We had the Hawaiian Iced Tea and the Mojito, both very good!

    (5)

  • Chad F.

    No stars, Yelp made me give it something but one star is pushing it! My wife and I drove from Kapaa to eat at this highly acclaimed restaurant to eat lunch. We finally got up and left when our waitress (who was very nice, but acted like she was confused) never came back to our table to take our order after she dropped off our drinks after 25 minutes, which was odd since she knew we were sitting there. So many choices in the area, go somewhere where you actually get service and food!

    (1)

  • Dave L.

    I took my wife here on our honeymoon as one of our 'splurge' dinner nights. I made our reservation about a month in advance and for the first seating at 6pm to ensure a window table. Almost every table has a great view of the beach and sunset, but on a honeymoon, you gotta make sure you try for the best seat in the house. The Beach House certainly delivered on that front as well. Our table was the only one adorned with white linens and an orchid spread and little candles - the only one in the restaurant to get that treatment- and my wife and I felt very special. Our server was great and advised us on drinks and menu selections. We really liked their specialty seared ahi appetizer. For entrees we both had fish specials which were also excellent. It was one of our most expensive meals on the island, but I was expecting that. We weren't rushed at all and our meal lasted about 2 hours in total.

    (4)

  • Evan L.

    I had higher expectation than what I got. The starters were great. I ordered a watermelon salad, it was delicious. However, the Ahi sashimi tasted weird. I had macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi, Man, it was overcooked and dry. I was so disappointed at the entree. The lava flow was good too. Basically, you pay for the view while others can just site outside lawn in fron of the restaurant.

    (3)

  • Victoria D.

    They are definitely trying to be upscale. Too bad food is average and drinks are aweful. Don't waste the money on a mohito! Service was not great. Took forever to get bread and food. The ahi roll apetizer was small and over fried. Worst I have ever had. There are other better places on the island!

    (2)

  • Chris W.

    Got the Ahi sushimi, calamari, and crab stuffed ahi rolls for appetizers. Got the seared ahi for dinner and my brother in law got the mahi mahi, there appetizers were amazing and the seared ahi entree was very good along with the mahi mahi, the furikaki mashed potatos were to die for. Overall a very good experience

    (4)

  • sandra m.

    Loved this place! Great food and the view is amazing! Our waitress Veronica was awesome!

    (5)

  • Jules A.

    Best food on the island, but the mediocre service costs it a star. We waited over 10 minutes for someone to bring us water.

    (4)

  • Trizza G.

    On this particular night, we were looking for an awesome restaurant to kick off our Kauai culinary experience. We found The Beach House on Yelp and decided to give them the benefit of the doubt. I called at 6 and the earliest reservation was for 815. Still, we continued on toward our goal. When we arrived, we were told that the hubby could not wear his sleeveless shirt in the dining area, and we had to add a $25 Beach House tee to our bill in order to remedy the situation. (We were staying on the other side of the island, so no time to change.) The atmosphere seemed nice enough (and romantic), but it didn't improve much for us. We couldn't appreciate the view because it was so dark, my soda came out almost completely flat, and I found an old piece of rice in my fork. Not a very good start so far. We ordered the ceviche and the calamari, and both were decent. I personally found the ceviche to be very peppery, and could have used more citrus. The calamari was one of the better batter-fried versions, very flavorful and tasty sauce was served with it. We were served large portions of super yummy bread. Unfortunately, although the bread and appetizers came out all at once, a noticeable amount of time lapsed between the appetizers and entrees Our entrees were excellent. The Fire Roasted Ahi included a sauce that was great and included amazing potatoes. The lemongrass scallops with Kiefer Lime sauce had a yummy aioli sauce over it. In all, we were pretty pleased with the entrees but we would have preferred an experience more like what we had at Roy's later on in the week. My husband was mostly upset about the high cost of the meal and the fact that he had to purchase a new shirt just to get in and pay for an experience that wasn't excellent. We would not go back if given the opportunity, but we would definitely go back to Roy's five or six times. :-)

    (2)

  • Annette H.

    We have been here before and have had amazing food and service, but last night (9/27) was very disappointing, at least with what I ordered. I was with my husband our another couple. They all had great food. I ended up with overcooked, rubbery scallops, and a side of very expensive ($19) dried out lobster mac and cheese. I'm not sure why it was called "lobster mac and cheese" because there was literally one tiny piece of lobster in my dish. I would been very happy to state such to the waiter, Clyde, but he was nowhere to be found. He checked on us once right as the food came out, before we'd even taken a bite, and then disappeared for over 40 minutes. So at that point everyone else was finished and I didn't want to hold anyone else up. The view is absolutely incredible and worth getting there early for, and I have to surmise that I just got unlucky with my choice.

    (2)

  • Paula B.

    Fabulous outdoor setting...great sunset. mediocre food and service.

    (2)

  • L A.

    We've read many reviews that this is the best place in Kauai to dine while watching the Sunset! And I will have to agree 100% We tried to make Friday reservations 4 days prior and we were not able to make dinner reservations until after 8:00pm. That was a little to late for us and preferred 6:30pm but we preceeded to confirm the Friday 8pm. So tip #1 make reservations here before your vacation starts so you are guaranteed a window plus prime sunset dinning time. Friday comes around and we decided to go to the restaurant at 6pm so that we can grab a cocktail before our 8pm reservations. We were able secure a bar table overlooking the ocean/sunset. Come to find out they serve dinner at the bar so we proceeded to order our dinner and canceled our 8pm reservations! YaY! We ate our dinner and had a few cocktails and watched a spectacular sunset. Should we have come 10 minutes later we wouldn't have found seating! It got packed really fast! Recommend the Dirty South Martini! Skyy Vodka and Pepperoncini and Cocktail Onion juices. A nice twist on the traditional martini. For Salads: Watermelon Salad was awesome! Watermelon and red onions was a nice contrast.

    (5)

  • John Z.

    What can you say, the food is excellent and the service is very good. Yes, the service has room for improvement. They were polite and efficient but they weren't what I would call cheery. I found the portions to be large so we ordered appetizers (1 each) then split an entrée. That worked out pretty well. You won't eat an entire entrée unless you are a very big eater. The view are great from most places in the restaurant & bar. You will wish you called a lot earlier to get a table by the windows; as noted, it is open air so 'windows' is a bit of overstatement. Even if you get a later reservation show up early, have a drink, and watch the sunset. Dress is upscale casual. Shorts and a Tommy Bahama is sufficient for the guys but women generally wear a dress. When I was there this woman showed up in a see through crocheted dre. Yes a dre because there wasn't enough of it to be a full dress. Also, the Mai Tai rocks. I tried them all over the island and this was the best in the South island.

    (5)

  • Sara V.

    Good location and view - it was raining and cloudy so not much of a sunset. We walked in early without reservations and were told to come back at 6:30pm. It was busy, so it was nice that they managed to squeeze us in. Unimpressed with the food though. This place was recommended by friends, so was expecting better quality. I had the butterfish with sautéed arugula, which was extremely bitter. I'd recommend going during sunset for drinks at the bar, but going elsewhere for dinner.

    (3)

  • Vicky G.

    A late dinner on a Friday night. The restaurant takes its last reservations at 9 PM, as does much of the island. Ambiance: 2 stars. 5 stars *IF* you're sitting in the right spot. The restaurant is located right by the sea, and the open air building lets in cool gusts of sea air. We were seated in the back. It was also super dark -- always makes you wonder if the restaurant is just trying to set the mood, or if it's hiding the more rotten pieces of lettuce in the salad. Food: 1 star. I guess they were hiding the rotten pieces of lettuce. We had the following dishes: - Watermelon salad: the lettuce was soggy and smelled funny. Also extremely bland for something that sounded so summery and sweet. - Asparagus salad: Interesting. However, asparagus was extremely tough to chew, and whoever prepared it did not cut off the tough bottoms. - Wasabi Mahi: expensive ($40) and tasteless. Adding a bit of wasabi mix atop a not-tender-at-all fish just doesn't fit a "Best of Kauai" restaurant. - Duck: *WAY* undercooked. Center was bloody and stringy. We had the same experience as another reviewer... I should have heeded the warning. - Lamb: this was pretty good. Service: 2 stars. Pretty good, although to be honest, we found the actual server kind of ... sneering? The young man who filled our waters was really kind and eager to help, however. All in all: Bland, undercooked food, pretty good service, excellent ambiance IF you sit in the right area. If you factor in the price, it's a total disappointment. Many a 3 star restaurant can do better than this... let alone a "best" of Kauai.

    (2)

  • c L.

    The view is amazing but you dont need to eat at the restaurant to see it...there were at least 50 people set up outside of the restaurant with their chairs and towels watching the sunset which is beautiful there. We started off with drinks and an appetizer since we were early. I had a mojito (not a good one) and my hubby had a mai tea (very good). We had the ceviche served in a coconut....so not worth the money. The ceviche was lukewarm (ick!) and didnt have enough lime juice in it..most of the coconut was filled with some sort of cabbage that didnt taste edible. There was only about 2 teaspoons of ceviche in it..all chopped up, not in nice thick pieces. For dinner, I had the wasabi crusted sea bass which our waiter, Matthew, said was his favorite. When the server brought it out, he said, "Wasabi encrusted snapper." I told the server I ordered the sea bass, he apologized and took it away. He came back one minute later with what appeared to be the same plate??? WTF? I took a bite of it thinking maybe it was the sea bass...tasted just like snapper which I hate. When I told Matthew this, he said, "No, thats our new server, we are out of snapper tonight, I assure you its Hawaiian seabass." At this point, I didnt want to argue but I know that was not sea bass I was eating. Plus, the snapper is on their regular menu so why in the world would they be out of it??? Although he was very nice about it, give me a break and dont feed my bullshit. My husband had the filet which was supposed to be medium but came out well done. Skip this place and go to Hukilai Lanai instead, much better food.

    (2)

  • Geoffrey T.

    This place is really a 10 out of 5 stars! Started out at the bar waiting for our reservations and immediately my wife and I were struck by the amazing service we received from the beginning. My wife ordered the Mango Martini (with pineapple juice instead of sweet sour) and is still talking about it. After a drink we were seated at our table just in time to catch a beautiful sunset. Didn't even have to stand up to take pictures... took them straight from the table. From there we were greeted with one of the best servers we've ever had... Edwin. Every recommendation he made was dead on and gave us other places we had to check out on our visit. We ordered Macadamia Buttered Local Mahi Mahi and Wasabi Crusted Fresh Island Catch (both of Edwin's favorites) with additional ordered sides of scallops. We accompanied that with two bottles of Ferrari Carrano Fume Blanc, which was very reasonably priced, and bananas foster for desert. Unbelievable experience that we will never forget! We've had the unfortunate experience lately of going to nice restaurants and coming away completely unsatisfied, but The Beach House, thanks to Edwin and the female bartender, completely made our trip! Can't wait to go back again!

    (5)

  • Daniela F.

    We saved The Beach House for our last night of our honeymoon and it was worth the wait! The view from the restaurant (as on the entire island) is amazing and dinner was great! I would say this is the nicest restaurant in the area, and definitely the most romantic. Make sure to call days in advance to make a reservation during sun set, its always completely booked!

    (4)

  • Erika H.

    The best meal we had on Kauai, hands down. We had a 5:45 reservation for five. Got a booth with an AMAZING view of the sunset. Perfect! The server (who's name I forget, but who had been there 14 years) was EXCELLENT. This comes from a picky bunch - two of our party currently work in an upscale restaurant, and two did in the past. We had the ceviche, watermelon salad, and seafood chowder appetizers. All good. All five of us ordered seafood (my husband allowed the waiter to choose for him, dinner roulette so-to-speak, and was surprised and delighted by his selection) a couple of us got the macadamia mahi mahi. Two desserts. Wine, mai tais, mojitos. All were good. We drove down from Princeville for this meal, so it was quite a trek, but all of us felt it was well worth it. It is expensive. Definitely a special occasion dinner. But, for our group it was memorable and delicious.

    (5)

  • Persilla A.

    This place is okay. I agree with other reviewers that the place is overrated. We had a reservation, but still had to wait 25 minutes to be seated. The location is on a beautiful cliff with a view of the ocean (probably the best thing it had going for it). The restaurant itself is okay, I think they could probably spend a little money on updating their decor though...looks outdated and tired. The food is okay...I ordered the seafood fettuccine, and it was served warm and felt like it was sitting out for a while. It was okay, probably could have gotten it at any Italian place though. Calamari was decent...though from a place like this and what they charge, I expected a lot better. I wouldn't be surprised if they the Calamari came frozen and they just re-heat it in the fryer. Service was okay, but somewhat slow and not as attentive as I'd like. I reccomend this place if you're visiting Kauai with a significant other and want a beautiful view with your dinner. If you're going solely for the food, pass.

    (3)

  • Un-Soo W.

    I have to agree with many of the other reviewers who found the view incredible but the food mediocre. However, I would add that the service was very good. My husband reluctantly told the waiter that his scallops were overcooked when the waiter asked how his entrée was. The waiter promptly told the manager, who soon appeared, apologizing and asking my husband if he could replace his scallops. My husband insisted that he could still eat them, but the manager did offer again and said that he would not be charging us for the meal. In addition, he comped us our dessert of bananas foster, which I appreciated as the appropriate and professional thing to do. Unfortunately, it was cloudy during sunset, so that was a bit disappointing. We went ahead and paid $20 to have the restaurant photographer take our photo outside. However, we felt a bit rushed, because so many people wanted to get their picture taken and she was not only taking full family shots but then taking couple shots of the parents, which took more time. We didn't want to wait for the printed photo, so she e-mailed us a digital copy later that night, so that was convenient for PhotoShop purposes. Overall, we had a nice dining experience, but it wasn't because of the food, which was just so-so. The service and view make it worth one trip. Now, we're good.

    (3)

  • David N.

    Just had my belated birthday dinner at The Beach House. I have to give it a 5 star because the food was pretty good (will get to that in a moment), the view is great, the service was fantastic though! Special thanks to our waiter Jeff. Food - I read some reviews criticizing the lamb and salads. Seriously you don't come to Hawaii for lamb. That's like going to Tokyo and complaining about the hummus and falafel. We had the calamari steak for an appetizer, the crab cake, wasabi crusted catch of the day, and sea scallops. The calamari and scallops were real winners. The fish was fantastic too. It was a hawaiian fish similar to a red snapper. Only criticism is the menu said wasabi crusted but it wasn't crusted, more like wasabi garnish on top. That said it was yummy. For dessert we had hawaiian carrot cake. Simply awesome. Portions are huge so you better bring your appetite. View - what can I say. Come before sunset, stay until an hour after. Service - I read some posts about poor service and as far as I am concerned the reviewers must have been having a bad day or are impossible to please. Our server Jeff was super friendly. When the sun was setting he ran around helping take photos of all the customers. He is pretty handy with a camera too. Just overall a very nice guy. Extremely attentive about refilling ice tea and making sure we were taken care of. We had mentioned it was a birthday dinner and when dessert showed up not only was there a candle but a birthday card signed by all of the staff - now that's a nice touch. Summary - good food (for gosh sake, stick with the seafood), great views (unobstructed Kauai sunset), A+ customer service. Oh and did I mention $3 valet parking... Wow!

    (5)

  • Merideth S.

    The Beach House recently opened for lunch, it was great! No reservations, great seating and service with truly terrific ahi sandwiches while watching the ocean and surfers in our shorts and bathing suits. It's so much better than the more formal atmosphere at dinner.

    (5)

  • Duke N.

    This very busy restaurant is most popular for its excellent sunset view right on the beautiful south shore. The staff is friendly and their knowledge of the menu items was impressive. The apperizers were fresh and very filling; we ordered the seared ahi poke, ahi sashimi, deep fried calamari, and seared ahi rolls. The drinks were even better. The main courses took a while to make it to the table but were pretty enjoyable; the best being the broiled ribeye steak with garlic mash. A nice place to relax and enjoy the sunset.

    (3)

  • S. J.

    This was probably the tastiest meal we had on Kauai. Everything was just so good - even the pre-meal bread was memorable. We had the ceviche (delish and beautiful presentation), two fish dishes (I honestly forget which ones - as you can imagine, seafood dominates the menu - but they were both great) and a bananas foster type desert which had us literally licking the plates. The only thing I would not order again was the mai tai - too sweet for me - but that could be easily rectified by sticking with beer or wine or ordering something that is tried and true. Besides the food, our waiter was great as was the other staff we encountered. Awesome setting too.

    (5)

  • Jason B.

    The restaurant is more about the view and experience than the food. Great place to watch the sunset and surfers. The service was good, not great. The food was by far the most salty meal I have ever eaten. Did it once, wouldn't go back.

    (3)

  • Nali M.

    you are definitely paying for the view at this place. thank god both times i have gone with my husband it's been with a gift certificate. as far as food goes, i've definitely had better. there's just something that doesn't sit quite well. each time i've gone, the fish wasn't its freshest. they drowned my husbands fish in a beurre blanc sauce. also, they had this item on the plate called ahi mousse, which was absolutely disgusting. basically, it looked like they had put ahi in a blender and plopped it back on the plate. eww. service is alright. i guess it's a bit awkward for me because a few of my classmates work there. classmates that aren't super friendly. but, i guess i can't expect much. overall, definitely not worth paying for. i wouldn't recommend this restaurant because i would never go back, myself.

    (1)

  • Linda S.

    The best meal of our week! Outstanding service and outstanding food. We started off having (our own) cocktails in front of the restaurant to watch the sunset. The ceviche was off the charts; the salad with vanilla bean (I know sounds weird) was so different, and delicious. We had the Scallops and Ono. Our server Brett was terrific, and we'd been here once before about 6 years ago; and it was even better this time around. Highly recommend

    (5)

  • Andrew M.

    A beautiful view and outstanding location do not make up for inflated prices and small portions. The pros: The location is dramatic, right on the ocean with beautiful large open windows letting the sea breeze blow. Tiki torches dot the outside lawn and picturesque sunsets light the sky ablaze. Cons: High prices set high expectations, and The Beach House falls short. Small portions of expensive fish are annoying, and while the presentations are nice, the preparations are uninspired. I have higher standards for $35 entres. I had a black truffle encrusted Ono that could not have been 4 ounces, and completely lacked any truffle flavor. There were some small black specs visible in the breading - it may have been truffle, but it was indistinguishable. Also, the fish seemed a touch over cooked. During the meal a photographer wanders the restaurant trying to sell her services. This just struck me as tacky in a fine restaurant. I might expect to see such behavior in a Red Lobster, but not some place that purports to be fine dining. The wine list was very pricey, with very few affordable options. We passed on the wine and settled for local beer. The desert menu was boring, with staples like the chocolate lava cake and bananas foster that seems to be everywhere. Again, at this price point, I have higher expectations.

    (2)

  • A W.

    I love the atmosphere of this place. My watermelon salad was excellent. I had the fish with the miso preparation and its flavor was very complex. The chef has a strong perspective and is able to get it across.

    (4)

  • Rebecca C.

    Fantastic atmosphere...the only trouble is a reservation for sunset hour has to be made 6 weeks out! But sunset or not, food was great! We liked it so much, we went back for lunch 2 days later. My favorite was the fresh fish sandwich I had for lunch. The sorbet trio is great for dessert, light, creamy and not overly rich to wrap up a meal. Service is impeccable. Everything was perfectly timed, clearing of plates, empty glasses, crumbs from previous course...all very nicely done without significantly interrupting your experience.

    (5)

  • Stephanie K.

    The prices are high here, but you're paying for the view. Make sure to get a seat by the window. The sunsets here are absolutely breath taking. The fresh fish was great, slightly overpriced-- but it's one of the only great restaurants in the southern part of Kauai. Very romantic and great fresh fish as you would expect. I highly recommend it! Very good for honeymooners.

    (4)

  • Jess K.

    My rating reflects the menu only. The menu is pretentious and almost entirely seafood. If you're not a seafood person, I wouldn't recommend it. Even the non seafood items were very fussy, and the entrees were around $30-$40 each. The service was good, and we had a good table with a nice view. Too bad the food was so unappealing to me.

    (2)

  • Val M.

    Okay, you can't beat the ocean view BUT get ready to be hustled to your seat and out of it. It's like a production line business. Our waitress, Jonica, lacked any personality whatsoever and was absolutely no fun at all. The food was 'okay' but you are really paying TOP DOLLAR for the view and good luck getting a seat by it! Going once was good enough for us.

    (3)

  • Denise L.

    Yes the view is gorgeous. If you can make reservations ahead of time-do it! Food was good but it really is the location. We arrived impromptu and had to eat in the bar area as they were booked. Servers were very kind to us as there were 6 of us-they helped us which gave us the most wonderful last day dinner on Kaui. We made wonderful memories enjoying the sunset and walking out to the beach area to look for sea turtles. The food was ok - fish of the day, seafood chowder, ahi Caesar, filet mignon, pork loin. The view again is to die for. Tab was $200 without tip for the 6 of us.

    (4)

  • Erin W.

    The beet salad was delish as were the scallops. We were there for my 40th Birthday and had a great table. The service was fine, but we felt like the staff was a little burned out.. The service was nothing special and for the price ($$$$), I expect more.

    (3)

  • Laura F.

    We celebrated a birthday last night at this beautifully located place. However,one of us - a young man who is the picture of health and does not drink - was up all night with food poisoning. When we called to notify them about this (being concerned other patrons could be stricken by the same dish) we were basically blown off. If you go, have a drink, enjoy the sunset and eat dinner somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Chuck L.

    This restaurant has great service and an incredible view of the ocean - particularly at sunset time. The food was good and parking is not too difficult. The only downside is that the prices are on the high side.

    (4)

  • Traci M.

    5 stars for great service from Sheila. She had great recommendations for wine and food, plus had an awesome sense of humor. I highly recommend sitting in her section. Food overall was good. The sashimi appetizer melted as it was such great quality. The crispy crab stuffed ahi roll was outstanding. Steer clear of the kalbi tofu wrap as it lacked flavor. Location is stellar. Lunch is best option as it is easier to get a window or outdoor spot and prices are more reasonable for what you get. Plus Sheila makes it even more worthwhile.

    (4)

  • Donna J.

    We made reservations to celebrate our 21st anniversary and we wanted to sit in the open air. Everything was prefect, table was in an open air space, and the weather was beautiful. Our server was amazing and the food was fantastic. The food and service is worth the money.

    (5)

  • Cory J.

    I was pleasantly suprised! I was expecting just average food and drink, figuring that they were charging for the beautiful sunset view. We got there at about 5 or so, got a perfect seat for watching the sun go down at the open bar area. Drinks were tasty, meals and appetizers were flavorful and nicely done!

    (5)

  • Traci H.

    Surprisingly, I thought the whole dining experience at the Beach House was quite nice. And yes, I did go in thinking the food would be terrible but the view would be great. And I walked out somewhat pleased. We had the duck and the scallops and it was better food than I expected. The service was friendly; they even said don't feel like you have to sit down---go outside and enjoy the sunset before it's gone and enjoy. So yes the view is great: right on the water, lots of stuff to look Hawaii-ish: palm trees, tiki torches with flames, surfers in the distance and the color of the sunset was pretty. The food was nicely done: the duck breast was tender, cooked right and awesome. The duck confit was a little salty for me but that's just me. The restaurant does feel a little hustle-and-bustle because it was crowded and had a lot of movement; so it didn't feel like a nice peaceful dinner. We also had a inner table on the upper level so we didn't get the total beachy feel. And I think I may have even mentioned we just got married and no special treatment, not even a nice table. There are some street parking spaces but they also have valet parking--no validation so you have to pay for parking AND tip for the valet, just remember that. All in all, I think it is worth trying out and we enjoyed it but it's not my favorite dining experience ever.

    (3)

  • Jason S.

    I'd love to review the Mai Tai I went there to get, but because I never got one, I can't. My wife and I were the only 2 at the bar. I could tell the bartender was swamped with orders from the tables, but she didn't even acknowledge us. After 5 minutes she said she would be right with us. I watched her catch up with her orders and then instead of taking our order, she started working on a new order from the tables. We got up and left. The real bummer is we were told to go there specifically for the Mai Tai and since we were staying in Princeville, it took a long time to get there. In case management reads this, we were there around 2pm on the Feb 26th.

    (1)

  • Timmy F.

    The food and scenery was incredible. Our waiter Kenyatta was flawless even though the place was definitely busy. His knowledge of the menu helped our above average size group find something we all could enjoy. I got fillet, wife got fish, both spectacular. I can confidently say that this place is in the running for best food I have had in Kauai.

    (5)

  • David K.

    Location is fantastic, staff friendly, food we tried varied from pretty good to adequate/bland. The fish Tacos were not a patch on the ones at Dukes in Lihue. They were dry, bland and the tortilla was chewy and felt old. I would recommend against any espresso drinks. The flavor was bad - tasted like the espresso beans were very old, and as the only one in my party to drink one, I am also the only one to have been feeling off color and on the immodium all day. As I 've not eaten anywhere else all day I am putting 2+2 together on this one.

    (2)

  • Kira G.

    The service was on-point and the view was stunning. We called weeks in advance for a wonderful view since it was our honeymoon; definitely worth it. Food was so-so for the price, but the atmosphere made up for it. The crab crusted island catch that my husband ordered was great, but the seafood penne wasn't quite as wonderful. The ahi poke appetizer wasn't prepared (raw) to our liking; it was seared. Overall, if you are here for a special occasion and can call weeks in advance, we recommend.

    (4)

  • nicole z.

    The only reason to go to this restaurant is for the view -- oh and maybe a mai tai. We had the calamari, which was OK, and fish tacos -- also OK. Really, food was nothing to write home about. It's just all about sitting on the outdoor patio and taking in the view. If I went back, it would be for drinks and an appetizer only -- because, damn, it's also really pricey.

    (3)

  • Jamison J.

    I called to make a reservation here about a month in advance (based on recommendations from good friends who had gotten married in Kauai, and dined here), as I was planning to propose to my girlfriend earlier that day. We arrived to the restaurant just in time for our reservation, after a long day of hiking the Napali Coast and a day packed with the emotion of a proposal. We were greeted and sat at the best table in the house (per my request), and the views were absolutely spectacular!!! To our surprise, a good friend called ahead and ordered us a nice bottle of wine that was placed at our table and ready to go. Our server, Kristy, was absolutely amazing!!! She was very friendly and down-to-earth. Plus, she was very knowledgeable in her food and wine pairings! I am a big believer that service is a huge part of the dining experience, and Kristy went above and beyond to make our dining experience unforgettable. She also took us outside before dinner to get some wonderful sunset pics, and help us capture the beautiful evening. I ordered the dusted Ahi, and my fiancé got the Mahi Mahi. Of course we shared, and both of us were thoroughly satisfied. Not only was the fish amazing and fresh, but the sides were fresh and delicious. I particularly enjoyed my wasabi mashed potatoes! We finished things off with their take on Bananas Foster, which was excellent (very large portion, so this is a must-share item, even if you love dessert and are a big eater)! An important point is that we were really enjoying the evening and taking our time, and at no point were we rushed. In fact, Kristy encouraged us to take our time and enjoy the moment, which we did happily! This was probably as close to the perfect dining experience as I've had, from start to finish...service, ambience, food, view, etc. Thanks to the whole team, and especially Kristy for making this an unforgettable evening for us. We will certainly come back for a visit the next time we're in Kauai! Mahalo

    (5)

  • Mar H.

    My husband and I were celebrating our 55th anniversary on Nov.4th The restaurant was recommended by our hotel. We had reservations and we were seated promptly, then it was a good ten minutes before anyone came and offered us water. Another ten minutes for our waitress to show up. She was polite but not very informative, the menus has a lot of fish which is local, so needed some guidance. We were not confident in ordering the fish so we decided on the crab cakes as a starter, they were more like a crab salad. For our entree we ordered the filetmignon it was over cooked, and served with two kinds of potatoes, roasted and french fries that tasted and looked like hash browns, and four grilled asparagus. No one offered any bread or rolls. This entree was way over priced at $43. We left half the steak on our plates. This was not even good diner food.

    (1)

  • John S.

    Amazing view, great food and knowledgeable, attentive waitstaff. A word of caution - be sure to make a reservation before you leave the mainland. We forgot and were unable to secure a reservation for sunset in the dining room. We ended up eating in the bar and for the entire meal I was attempting to shield my face from the setting sun. Other than that minor inconvenience, it was a memorable experience.

    (5)

  • Dn Andrew A.

    Fifteenth year in a row and always a pleasure. This year even more so because Nina was our server. She made a good evening great.

    (5)

  • Drew M.

    We went to the Beach House Restaurant, hoping for a romantic dinner. After making a reservation for 8 p.m. and arriving on time, we still had a to wait 15 minutes and got a pretty bad seat (it was late, so the window-front, beach-view seat wasn't a big deal). We took our table and our server never came, we asked one of the other servers who were being very attentive to our neighboring tables who our server was, and she FINALLY came over. Apparently it was the "busiest night ever", a poor excuse. Our waitress ran through the specials twice, and could start to tell we were annoyed. She really started the evening off on the wrong foot and set the tone for the night. After getting our appetizer, our waitress offered to move us to a table along the window - a desperate attempt to make things "right." We moved, although we didn't feel very special, since by this time, the restaurant really started to empty out, which we also thought would mean more attention from the waitress. We were wrong again. In terms of the food, it was good, maybe even above average. But still not worth the price - which is probably the case for most restaurants in the Poipu area that caters to tourists. We had the crab cakes, seafood pasta and miso catch of the day. We were really expecting our waitress to make more of an effort after our terrible start - free drinks, appetizer or dessert - but nothing. Very disappointed in the service and price. If you really want to try the Beach House, we recommend going to the bar for happy hour and the sunset, just get there early, and expect it to be costly.

    (1)

  • Clare P.

    We felt like we weren't as important as the wedding taking place on the lawn. Many of the food items weren't available and the food took ages to come. One dish was cold on arrival. The red wine was chilled. The management was gracious in immediately compensating for the cold food but with more focus on the basics and not trying to accommodate so many parties, the quality of the experience would have been greatly enhanced.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth S.

    Gorgeous view! Very romantic. The grassy areas becomes very crowded during sunset with tourists taking pictures and blocking the view. Food was excellent thought would like to see a few more on seafood options. Food was presented very beautifully to match the gorgeous setting. We had a very nice night.

    (4)

  • Nick F.

    We had our best night out here at the Beach House. Wonderful food, great service, and the best view you can get. We showed up right at sunset without a reservation and were lucky to get a good table in the bar area. We had a view of the ocean and the sunset just like those who had reservations! Ordered the calamari for a pupu, it was okay. But the two entrees were fantastic! One was the macadamia-nut-crusted fish and the other was the Miso Marinated Fresh Fish (Oho, if I remember correctly). We both loved both dishes. Service was stellar, even here at the busy bar area. I would come back, I would recommend it to anyone- particularly the fresh fish dishes!!

    (5)

  • Kimberly P.

    This experience had many pros and many cons for us, but overall it was... well... just meh. The company I was with made this experience fun (my husband and I were on my honeymoon) so that may have skewed my review up a little bit. I think 1.5 stars is more on the money than 2 stars. First of all, we made reservations weeks before we arrived. We called the night before our reservation to cancel and change to the next night (he booked our reservation during my football game!) and when the host checked they didn't even show that we had reservations. Ugh. So, they put us down for a 6:00 reservation on Sunday night (which is after sunset) and he told us to come in at 5:00 and hang out in the bar until a table opened up. Upon our arrival the hostess snippily told us that there was no possible way that they could seat us early because they were fully booked up, but to please enjoy ourselves at the bar. So, we went to the bar and sat down at a table with a full view of the sunset and a full view of a sea of empty tables in the restaurant. The view really is breathtaking and we really enjoyed that part of it. However, we sat and sat and sat at our table at the bar while servers whisked by us never acknowledging our presence. Every single table was waited on except for ours for the entire time we were in the bar. He got up and went to the bartender twice to order our drinks because apparently we were invisible. The bartender made him pay each time he ordered drinks because we weren't sitting at the bar, which was just an inconvenience more than anything. So, while we sat and enjoyed the beautiful sunset I noticed something out of the corner of my eye... ants. Yes, ants crawling on the wall behind me. Gross. Definitely gross. Granted there are no windows to close and I get that bugs will be around, but there was definitely more than one ant. At this point I was ready to leave, but then one of the hostesses came and told us that our table was ready (as the sun was setting so we missed half of it) and took us to a comfortable ant free booth facing the ocean. Much better. Our server was really great. He had a lot of recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the menu (which was really refreshing since the server in the bar couldn't even pronounce mascarpone cheese). We ordered the Ahi Sashimi for an appetizer which was the best thing we ate. I ordered the special for an entree and he ordered the macadamia nut crusted Mahi Mahi. The special was the moonfish over a delicious risotto which was really quite good. His dish was your typical macadamia nut crusted fish. He also ordered dessert which was molten chocolate cake. Also tasty, but nothing to blow you away. Our food took an absolute ETERNITY to come. Our server literally apologized to us 3 times before our food came out. As I said earlier we arrived at 5:00 and we didn't leave the restaurant until 8:30. This was entirely too long in our opinion. The prices are (as many other reviewers have stated) very expensive. For what the food is there really is no reason to charge such high prices. It was neither creative nor amazingly good (aside from the appetizer). We had just as delicious of meals at other restaurants for less than half the price. I would not go back. There is a little beach area that the restaurant looks out to with the same beautiful view of the sunset. I would go back there, but I would not return to this restaurant. Also, you have to valet park. There is zero parking around here during dinner time so if you really insist on going here bring a few bucks for your valet guy.

    (2)

  • Tobee V.

    5-stars for the view @ sunset 3-stars for the food i've been to one wedding and two wedding receptions here, one planned by me for my sister. you have to be very type-A and organized to plan things right. the marketing/event planner quit in the middle of my plans and the new person made as many mistakes as the one who quit. but, it's the view, not the food, that makes a bride happy! the food is as expected for the price (not a great value and not 5-star, but good), and as another reviewer wrote, "you didn't come to Kauai for the food, right?" unless you like plate lunch, you will search and search for GREAT 5-star food here (great food + great value) at a restaurant. i think the best food on Kauai is made at home; fresh fish, hawaiian salt, lau lau, fried chicken, etc. oh, back to The Beach House---it's a nice "special event" venue and it is one of those places where you will take your picture for your Christmas Card (see my BBQ Inn review for where not to take that picture). Honeymoon, non-local special occasion, vacation crowd.

    (4)

  • Paula B.

    Best place for dinner on the island!!! Crispy crab stuffed ahi roll is a nice start. Macadamia buttered local Mahi Mahi & Wasabi crusted fresh island catch (which was a red fish) were the entrees.... Both were outstanding!!! We had the 6pm reservations, and the sunset was the most magnificent ever!!! You have not had a full Kauai experience without eating here as the sunsets!

    (5)

  • Hema K.

    Birthday dinner! Evening was great with beautiful view of the sunset. There is a photographer who captures beautiful memories along with the sunset ($20 for print or digital copy). We got their first row seating and it was initially uncomfortable seated facing the setting sun. After sunset they dim the lights and the place gets romantic and intimate. Ordered their mai-tai (with coconut rum), seared ahi poke, fresh catch of the day (mahi mahi) with macadamia nut and seared golden beets. Food was good and left us filled by the time we were half way through our plate. Finished the night with complimentary birthday dessert. It was truly fine dining at its best!

    (4)

  • Greg R.

    Have a drink at the bar and watch the sunset but don't stay for the food. It is over priced. It has the reputation for being the fanciest restaurant on the island which, by the dress of the clientele means bathing suits and flip flops are acceptable! Fish was just okay and, sadly for a fish place, the filet mignon was the best thing on the menu. It took over an hour from when we ordered dinner for it to arrive! For a far better meal and service go to Merrimans.

    (2)

  • Gabrielle D.

    We discovered this place completely by accident. The location by the seashore is spectacular. The service is attentive and efficient. The food is simple but great, and cheap. Overall the experience was excellent. So far it's the best meal we had for the value. We will recommend this place to all our friends who visit Kauaï.

    (5)

  • Christian D.

    It's ok. We stayed almost directly across the street so this was the first place we ate at on our trip. The wait was long to be seated (although there was a ton of open tables). The view is great, but that's all that was memorable. The fish was ok. My wife had scallops. I really liked them, but she thought they were too salty. For the money, there are much better places to go to on the island.

    (2)

  • Edward S.

    We were reluctant to go to the Beach House after reading the reviews but I'm glad we did. We had been there a couple years ago and had a good meal but it appeared that maybe it had gone down hill. Not so. The food was good and obviously the setting was fantastic. We made reservations for 6:15 and arrived at 6:00 and were told it would be about 10 minutes. We went to the bar for a drink and I pointed out to the server that the last time we were here the drinks were a bit weak and I even saw others saying the same thing online. I doubt this made a difference but the drinks were potent. If it did make a difference, then everybody needs to say something. We were called for our table 10 minutes later and were taken to a seat right in front but somewhat blocked by a wall so we asked if we could sit at another table and after the hostess checked, we were seated with no obstruction. Keep in mind that the obstruction isn't a huge issue and you can choose a seat back from the very front and you won't have any obstruction. Incidentally, we were here on a Wednesday evening and made our reservation a week before. Deanne was our server and she was really good. She was very friendly, knowledgeable about the specials and fish dishes and just overall very pleasant. I can't say anything bad about the service. We didn't experience any singing or bad attitudes at all (maybe they told the singing server to stop singing). We had the calamari as an app and it was ok, had better. The drinks remained strong though and the dinners were good. Two of us had the tenderloin and it was pretty good. Another had the lamb which was good and the fourth had a wasabi catch of the day that was ok, pretty rich. Overall though the food was good. Keep in mind that you come here in large part for the view which is really nice. The food may not be the best on the island and it is pricey, but if you want a nice dinner with a fantastic view, I can recommend this place and we'd definitely come back.

    (4)

  • Ryan B.

    Just skip eating here and go to Merrimans, Roys or Subway. I can absolutely relate to the post from Roseville, CA. They didn't treat us any better b/c we were from GB (j/k). Anyways, after over an hour of waiting for our food (salads had already been taken away), I was asked if they could bring out my son's pasta. YES plz. He had finished his food and ours was still not out yet. The manager came looking at our table (of 6) and I told him he had 10 min left before we would leave. They made it with 3 min left. In fairness, the food was good but definitely not worth the hour+ wait. If you want the sunset, yes please do go there, it's beautiful, but the food and service just aren't there. Be warned-it's a sunset trap.

    (2)

  • Cathy B.

    The Beach House used to be THE place to go. Not any more. We used to come as visitors but stopped a few years ago due to over pricing, bad service and mediocre food. Now, we live here. So we thought we owed it to ourselves to give it another shot. Bad decision. The only thing going for this has been restaurant is the view. Sad because this used to be a great restaurant. The hostess was rude, the wait staff was slow and unconcerned about the poor quality and presentation of food and the prices are simply robbery for what you get. Go to Red Salt or any Grand Hyatt restaurant and you will be much happier.

    (1)

  • B G.

    This place gets two stars for the atmosphere. The service sucks, the food is awful and the wine list is so overpriced it is ridiculous. They had a glass of BV for 12.00 from a bottle I bought for 14.00 at home. I understand a mark-up in a restaurant and a bit more for HI, but come on. Only one person enjoyed their food and they ordered the duck. The duck was good???? This is supposed to be a high end seafood restaurant and the only dish you can cook right is the duck? It is hard to beat the atmosphere and the valet, but don't come with any expectations regarding the food.

    (2)

  • Natalie D.

    This place gets 5 stars for location and overall experience, and 4 for the food alone. The view is gorgeous; come during the day or by 6pm at the latest, or don't go at all. I had the killer bee capiriana, which was excellent. The asparagus salad was good, but nothing special. The corn seafood chowder was very good. The wasabi crusted fish was great. The macadamia nut crusted mahi was good as well. The flourless chocolate melting center dessert was good, but similar to all the desserts like that. All in all, a great place, with an amazing view. Comparing Beach House, Roys, and Dukes- the first has the best food/view combo, the second has the best food by far, and the third has a good view with decent food. All are worth a visit, but if you are only doing 1 fancy place during your time here, go for Beach House or Roys.

    (5)

  • Kristen B.

    The Beach House has a fun and romantic atmosphere. We ate out on the porch during the sunset, which was nice. The calamari is a little different (resembles basic fish sticks) but very good. The seafood soup is probably the best soup I've ever had - amazing. I ordered the pork for my entree and would not order it again - overcooked and mediocre flavor. My husband, on the other hand, ordered the mahi mahi special, and it was very tasty. Overall, a pretty good experience all around. Pricey, though, and I think there are other upscale restaurants on the island that offer tastier food for the price.

    (3)

  • LL C.

    Yes the scallops were amazing but the fish felt over cooked and dried, Mama's Fishouse in Paia on Maui does fish the right way with the same oceanfront view. The view is great, but it isnt for the sunset, as a matter of fact, you cant see the sun set over the water unless you are directly on the west shore. What you see from this restaurant is a nice beach, nice waves, and the sun setting over the mountains/houses.

    (3)

  • Fabiola B.

    I went with my husband and ten year old son to this restaurant and let me tell you that I've never tasted a better calamari appetizer as I have here. The cocktail sauce which I usually skip was amazing and the calamari which could be very rubbery was cooked to perfection. We all loved it. For dinner my husband and I had the catch of the day which was opah and another Hawaiian fish that I can't remember, my son had the ono we all liked our food and enjoyed our cocktails (they make virgin versions for kids). Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the menu. The view from the restaurant is incredible and compliments the wonderful dinner.

    (5)

  • Y C.

    I think the restaurant would be pretty nice during sunset. But if you can't get reservations here around that time, go elsewhere with better food and service. Service: Underwhelming and "Uh, I've been staring at the wine list so long waiting for a server I now have it memorized". We sat at the bar for quite some time before anyone came to check on us. We ordered a 1/2 bottle, and when the hostess came to tell us our table was ready, we were handed our bill and 'told' to cash out. I guess the restaurant side doesn't share tips with the bar side? Food: Underwhelming and "I could have cooked this at home". The menu was somewhat limited. DH ordered lamb which was decent, and I made the HUGE MISTAKE of ordering filet medium-well. It was well done and somewhat flavorless. Watermelon salad was quite good and surprising. I think the best thing for this place is to come around sunset and hang out at the bar with a drink. But then, you can do that at any beach - better yet, pack a picnic and go to a nice beachfront area to enjoy the sunset.

    (3)

  • Idena S.

    Great service and gorgeous views. I ordered a portabella mushroom and roasted vegetable plate. There were about 4 silver dollar size mushroom slices that were tasty. Otherwise there were asparagus spears and long, thick slices of carrot and zucchini. Everything was in a tasty balsamic vinaigrette sauce. The carrots and zucchini were cooked to a crisp-tender state and although I was given a steak knife I could not cut the vegetables without entering a mental state of violence. I considered asking the waiter to have the vegetables cut into bite size pieces in the kitchen for me, but I decided they were not tasty enough to bother and we left rather hungry and had gelato elsewhere for dessert.

    (3)

  • Thom M.

    With all the reviews this place has I thought it would be amazing but was sadly disappointed. The food is severely overpriced and lacking in flavor and portion size. The expensive martinis where not strong enough and were also lacking any kind of tropical flavor. The ahi tuna bruschetta tasted like a can of tuna had been used. The main dish of wasabi fish had no wasabi flavor or punch that I expect from wasabi. The portion size was small and unsatisfactory for the price. The banana foster for dessert was of a nice size but again lacked any immense flavor and the bananas were undercooked and not very ripe. This restaurant charges premium prices because of it's great location on the ocean. The view of the sunsets from the restaurant are amazing but that's all. Roy's Hawaiian fusion or duke's has this place beat for portion size, flavor and prices.

    (2)

  • Penny B.

    We had a wonderful celebration of our 25th anniversary here. It's very costly and definitely requires reservations but the food was great and the sunset was spectacular. We both had the fresh catch specials. Mine was macadamia crusted mahi and my husband had the wasabe crusted ahi. The bananas foster was ok....wish we had gone with the chocolate melting cake. If we went there again we would sit at the bar and have pupus at the bar for sunset.

    (4)

  • Joey C.

    My wife and I went to The Beach House for a sunset dinner on our last night in Kauai. Everything was perfect! We ordered the calamari for an appetizer and the watermelon salad. Both were very good. For our entree's, I had the wasabi fresh catch and my wife had the macadamia crusted fresh catch, both were delicious. Even though we didn't need any more food we went ahead and ordered the lobster mac side dish. It was good, but we have had better at one of our local spots in SF. Aside from the food, the experience was fantastic! Our server, Chase, was awesome!! Even though he was tending to several other tables we felt like he was our personal server. He answered all of our questions with a smile and all of his suggestions were spot on. He even stepped out on to the lawn outside the restaurant to take a picture of us right at sunset. And the sunset was spectacular. The Beach House is a must for a romantic sunset dinner in Kauai!

    (5)

  • Tom B.

    Views were amazing, food was delicious, service was a litte slow. As the only oceanside restaurant they have the market on beachfront dining, but don't let that scare you away. The food was great, I had the mac crusted mahi mahi, out of this world. As others have stated, service is slow and the place is pricey, but it's a nice treat if you can afford it.

    (4)

  • Meghan K.

    I came here with my husband on our honeymoon in November. They reserved us a great table outside overlooking the water. Good service. Great atmosphere - definitely should try to get there for the sunset. For starters, we ordered the crab cakes and the seafood corn chowder. Probably the best crab cakes I've had - granted I'm typically not a fan and I thought these were pretty good. For entrees, my husband got the macadamia crusted mahi mahi and I got the wasabi crusted local fish. Both were excellent. For dessert we got the hawaiian carrot cake which was also very good.

    (4)

  • Miki M.

    Visiting this "famous" "best in Kauai" restaurant caused us a lot of frustration- we are very surprised to see 3- and 4-star reviews here at Yelp. I thought we're here to speak the truth and to yelp each other!!! I think this deserves no more than 1 star, for many reasons... Some of my impressions below. From the online descriptions, you may imagine an old Bed & Breakfast style Victorian house from the turn of the century, that has been carefully restored and converted into a unique romantic restaurant, with great fresh sea-food (the "fresh off the boat" type) cuisine, and a tasteful, warm Hawaiian atmosphere... Umm! Not at all! Just a glimpse at the building facade was enough to know this is a very corporate, commercial venue. Nothing to do with Hawaiian taste or spirit. Nothing to do with Hawaiian cuisine. The restaurant shares the same building with a souvenir store, similar to what you would find at an airport or hotel chain. They seemed to sell anything from sea-shells (imported from China) to tastless Hawaiian shirts (also made in China). Argh. Overall venue atmosphere is similar to what you would find in downtown Indianapolis, Cleveland, Dallas or Houston, with the sole exception of the Koloa waterfront location... Inside all the walls are covered with an old wallpaper "refreshed" with a layer of warm-white paint on top, and the floors sport a cheap gray carpet- the thin old-fashioned type that you can see typically at an office space in the San Fernando Valley. If we wanted to experience such a carpet, we could as well have elected to stay in LA and thus would have saved some big $$$$. We had made a reservation more than 2 weeks before arriving to Kauai, but the Beach House staff could not even find our names in the list- which I saw was written with a soft smudgy pencil & had a lot of corrections & pen marks & fingerprints. Yuk. We arrived a whole hour in advance before our 8:30 PM reservation, hoping that we'll be able to enjoy the famous view, which is clearly the only attractive thing about this worn out late 70s building. But instead, after waiting at the bar and drinking a couple of rather mediocre, really bitter Pina-Coladas (which tasted like those cheap ready-mades that you can buy at a local Vons supermarket in LA), we were seated in what felt more like a back-yard setting. Really far from any windows, but really close to a bunch of tastless overly-saturated paintings depicting some sort of lilies and other Kauai flowers. Paintings that sported even more horrible cheesy frames made out of a shiny white plastic with tasteless textures. Yet another yuk. Our server was a handsome surfer guy, originally from Minnesota; he didn't seem able to pronounce properly some of the Hawaiian dish names; sadly, it was hard to understand his English too- he spoke really fast and quietly. We asked if there are any fresh-fish specials today. He looked at us snooty and responded "we don't DO any specials here, only the fixed menu, and all of our menu items are actually specialties". Uh-oh! Then he recommended appetizers or entrees from the menu, all of which were fried! Yuk. A glimpse at the wine list totally horrified us: the least expensive (least interesting) wine started at around $40. They also offered half bottles, starting at $30 each. If you are not a drinker, sorry pal, you pay big bucks anyway- no break. Since we didn't want to drink a lot, we ordered red wine by the glass. The Santa Barbara Pinot Noir (priced at $10.50 per glass) tasted very cheap, with a vinegary tendency. I never tasted a worse wine at a restaurant before. Seriously. Trader Joe's signature Chuck Shaw ($2 per bottle) is like a divine Grand Cru Classe compared to this bitter soggy abomination. Yuk. We ordered the "Ahi Sampler": a) Ahi fried spring roll, b) fried won-ton with some pieces of boiled Ahi (covered with excessive amounts of red ginger relish, tastless green letuce and some other unidentifiable ingredients that did not work well together), and c) two really small pieces of Ahi Sashimi. The sashimi tasted great- the rest was pretty bad. All of this for $15 before tax. Yuk. We ordered 2 recommended fish dishes, both for $29.95 before tax. The fish wasn't too bad. However, the sauces that covered the fish were really unhealthy. One of the fish dishes had for sure a mayonaise sauce with a little bit of pepper and ketchup mixed into it for color, and a bit of tobiko roe here and there, for color. To me, even if the fish was fresh and tasty, the whole dish does not deserve to be priced above $20. A total rip-off. Yuk. At that point, we said "enough is enough" and before long we requested the check (2 people: well over $150). We didn't have anymore energy, patience and daringness to try any of the (unhealthy-sounding) deserts on the list. Too much angst for one evening. Visit at your own risk.

    (1)

  • Carla H.

    I had a wonderful sunset dinner here (the scallops were amazing) and my server, Nina, was the highlight--warm, helpful, efficient. I used to be a server myself, and she was stellar. A perfect experience from start to finish!

    (4)

  • Alex A.

    The menu/food is good, but the main draw is the sunset view which accentuates the meal. Reservations a few days ahead of time should get you in. After you order, make sure you have a digital camera on hand, so you can take the sunset pictures, which is priceless. This is worth going to, even if you just have mai tai's at the bar.

    (3)

  • Tara M.

    Oh God where to start. First off my husband and I love good food and dining out. We plan trips around restaurant reservations, he's a chef, you get my drift. After having a less than fabulous dining experience at Tidepools we thought we'd try the Beach House since it was right next door to where we are staying. I'd read good things about it and wasn't expecting a memorable experience but something say...decent. The moment we sat in the bar and had the cocktail napkins put in front of us I knew we were in trouble. It was at that moment I learned this was a sister restaurant to Plantation House and Seawatch on Maui. Plantation House is nice, food is meh but Seawatch? Anyway we ordered a couple of drinks and asked to close out at the bar. Right when they did that my husband felt he had to retort and ask to transfer the tab to the table. No dice. Now people - they COULD transfer the tab they just want to make sure the cocktailer is getting a piece of the action. She would have had more of a piece of the action had she just transferred the dang check. We were then whisked off to a table right smack in front of the kitchen. I'm not a table snob, I'm not, but I refuse to be right in the flow of traffic at such a late hour in the evening. They then move is to a table which is off the bar on the patio. Now, I know that this area is open seating for anyone who comes into the bar and they were trying to pass it off as a dining room table. I sort of laughed and said it was fine. Really at that point my expectations where no where near where they started so I figured I could no longer fight it and I gave in. We sat on the patio and let me tell you if you are on the patio there is this lighting out there that defies description. Basically it makes everything out there (food included) look like it has jaundice. It is the yellow glow that will remain with you the WHOLE evening. It's not right. We order a bottle of wine have some apps and entrees. I really won't go into a detailed review of all that. It was just basically mid 90's banquet food. Fish, julienned veggies you know the drill. I did find the highlight of the evening to be the bread and our server. Odd yes, but true. Our server was a surfer kid who kind of understood the whole dining thing but yet didn't. It was sort of like comic relief for me at that point. Oh and the dessert was this dessert that I swear was ripped off from Chili's 10 years ago. Some sort of chocolate chip cake with coconut and ice cream. If that puppy had been on a skillet I swear Chili's should sue. In summary - would I go back? Not a chance. I have also learned that dining on Maui and Kauai is mostly good if you find really out of the way places. Anything on the fine dining level generally disappoints. I guess this isn't SF or NYC and I need to always keep that in mind during my visits.

    (2)

  • Becky N.

    We have been here twice with about a year in between. The first time I ordered macadamia encrusted mahi mahi. I remember being disappointed. This time i made sure to order something else: fresh fish of the day, truffle encrusted with king prawns and edamame porcini risotto. The fish was completely overcooked, as was the risotto. It was completely mushy with one tiny sliver of mushroom. It was all swimming in a creamy sun dried tomato sauce that didn't suit the flavors at all. The service is always great and so is the flourless chocolate cake and the sunset view.

    (2)

  • Paul N.

    Short version: great seafood, amazing view, decent "nice dinner" prices if you're from a big city, and our server Tonya rocks! Just got back from an amazing dinner at the Beach House! Here with my wife on our honeymoon, and what a great place for our first dinner in Hawai'i. Had reservations for 6:30, arrived about 6:15 and had a drink at the bar. Hendricks gin was a nice touch, though the two sorts of Mai Tais were tempting. When we were seated, our first table had a great view of the ocean and coast, but was immediately near the kitchen, and was a bit too much. We asked to be reseated, and got a nice two-seat nook with no hassle. Tonya, our waitress, was the best. She gave great guidance for the menu, and told us about some off-menu options. We started with the seafood ceviche, served in a coconut shell. Amazing presentation and good seafood mix; could have used a bit more spice, but we're from Texas, so I guess it was for the majority of palates. Next, my wife had the baby greens and I had the seafood corn chowder, which Tonya accurately described as more of a bisque. The salad had a great variety of greens and a delicious miso-tamari dressing, and the seafood chowder/bisque was to die for. Among the top soups I've had. For the main course, my wife had the seafood pasta, and I had the lemongrass-keffir lime crusted scallops. The pasta was light and flavorful, almost a primavera sauce with seafood instead of veggies (nice basil flavor!), and the scallops were change-your-pants good. Lightly seared with the crust, with baby bok-choy, saffron rice and a chili aioli similar to the spicy sauce on some sushi rolls. We finished with a shared bananas foster, which, while it lacked the flambé presentation, was covered with vanilla bean ice cream and macadamia nuts. The puff pastry was flaky and tasty without being too dry, and the carmel sauce was thick and flavorful. A local woman (Melissa, I think) came by with fresh, hand-made leis for sale, which capped off the night. She even had an extra blossom for my wife's hair. We finished dinner at about 8:30, and while the photographer had already left, Tonya took our picture herself with our cameras. She really went the extra mile to make sure we had a special night. We eat out a fair amount in Austin, and I would place The Beach House in the top tier of dining. It's not an Uchi or Uchiko, but I would say it's better value than a Sullivan's or a chain like McCormicks&Schmicks or Roy's. Definitely shop local!

    (5)

  • Traci W.

    Our last night in Kauai we had dinner here - no reservations were made and we were walk in. They were booked so we found a spot next to the bar which overlooked the ocean. We enjoyed the sunset and watched the surfers. Food was good - not the best I have ever experienced, but very tasty nonetheless. Staff was ok Overall nice experience and ambiance.

    (4)

  • Karen L.

    3.5 stars. The best place on the island for a sunset dinner if you're celebrating something special. My husband and I decided to spend our last night on our honeymoon at The Beach House. Very important: make reservations! This is a popular spot for tourists and it's always packed, especially for dinner at sunset. I was a little ticked off because I did call way in advance for a reservation and I requested to have a window seat right along the water and the girl who took my reservation sounded like she could make it happen. Granted it's hard to predict how many people come in for dinner and request those spots and also how long they take to eat, so that is understandable. However, I came in and saw tables with "Reserved" signs so I know it can be done, and yet that wasn't the case for me. The hostess that was there that day was very helpful and got us the closest table she could to the water with a good view of the sunset, decent seats, but still, it was a little annoying you know if you called in advance and made a request and was told a good chance it could happen and then came and saw "Reserved" signs implying that they can do it and yet didn't go above and beyond to do it for you. Sunset for that night was around 7pm so if you come here for dinner I suggest making a reservation for a dinner slot an hour before sunset like at 6pm, you'll probably have the best odds for the open air window tables. Best seats in the house! For that you lose a few stars sorry. Aside from that, we had an incredible time. Food and service made up for that little hiccup. You're free to come and go out on the water and watch the sunset set which I thought was really cool of them to let you do, no rush on dinner. They no longer have a tacky photographer who comes around trying to take your picture for $20, all thanks to your complaints Yelpers, way to go! I agree, that would be very tacky for a fine dining establishment. You don't want to lose that intimate atmosphere feeling. We ordered drinks and the waiter was so nice to come get us after the sunset when he was afraid our drinks were melting, he wanted us to have the full effect of our honeycomb drink. So sweet. All our waiters were friendly, chatting with us in between which I thought made the experience more personable. Dinner was well worth every penny, I know some have commented that it's overpriced. I disagree, average prices for what you're getting. It's not huge portions, but it's just enough and it's fresh. And c'mon, it's expensive because it's a tourist area, you are really paying for the amazing view. On the average you'll spend $100 for a couple with drinks, I think that's fair. Thank you Yelpers, I listened to you and ordered the Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi...can you say yum?!? So delicious, I love the sweet and savory sauce that covered the fish. The hubby's entree he said was average, should have listened to Yelpers and gotten the Wasabe Snapper! The Ono fish and grilled prawns were very fresh, but very ordinary. Our fried calamari appetizer was a hit with it's spicy guava cocktail dipping sauce though! The sunset was gorgeous, I didn't want to leave. Definitely come here if you're visiting the island!

    (4)

  • Jeremy G.

    For gourmet food at sunset, this place is unbeatable. We had great luck showing up at around 6:30 and seating in the bar which offered the full restaurant menu. Of all of the places we sampled in Kauai, this was one of the best in terms of food presentation, quality and excellent pairing of flavors. But the unbeatable aspect is the sunset. Every room in the house overlooks gigantic open doors facing a very pretty sunset scene. Not to be missed.

    (5)

  • Philip G.

    Wow. After reading some of the reviews I don't know how anybody who has enjoyed a meal here could call this place "very low budget" or compare it to "Chili's". It is anything but those descriptions. The beauty of this restaurant is the view! You are sitting just above the water and the sunset is fantastic to enjoy while dining. We arrived and only had to wait long enough to have one drink at the bar before we were seated. We both had the fish special of the evening and it was delicious, although I cannot remember exactly what it was. The wine list is decent and you can make your own judgement about their pricing. There are no complaints here. Their appetizers and dessert were also on par. We came, enjoyed a great meal with a stunning view, and left happy! You're in Kauai to enjoy the island anyway right? The food is secondary.

    (4)

  • Yuan W.

    Kevin took me here for my birthday. The place was absolutely PACKED. Even with a reservation, we had to wait for 15 minutes. Yes, it has a great view, but we missed the sunset, so we couldn't see much in the darkness. The service was prompt but the food was just okay. Like everyone said, come here for the view but don't expect much from the food. The fish was a bit dry and not very tasty. There are other places around the island with similar view, better food, same price and better ambiance. Skip this place...

    (2)

  • Micha C.

    For the price and food quality, I will not be coming back to this place. View is amazing if you are seated at the right spot. If you're lucky, you'll have a server that actually notices you're there. It took a while to get our server's attention and when our food came, we realized she never gave us sliverware or chopsticks to use. We had to wave down another staff member. Food was mediocre. For the price, I was expecting the steak to be up to par with Ruth's Chris in flavor but it fell flat. So.... Beachhouse is a good restaurant to go to if you're on a first date and don't pay attention to the food... bad for someone who just wants a good meal.

    (2)

  • Roach D.

    The only reason to come to the beach house is to eat a decent meal and watch the sun set over Lawa'i Beach. You must call ahead! A month ahead. You didn't come to Kauai for gourmet meals. At least I hope you didn't! You'd be sorely disappointed if you did. But The Beach House Restaurant is pretty much the closet thing I could find to a gourmet restaurant on the island. Forget Roy's, don't bother wasting your money at the hotels offerings, just come here at least one of the nights you are here visiting this gorgeous island. When you ask the server if they have any vegetarian items, they look at you funny and say, "well... we have a fish...". My favs are the fresh Kauai asparagus and the watermelon salad. There is only one entree suitable for vegetarians, the risotto - but it is pretty darn tasty.

    (4)

  • Adam A.

    Wonderful as always. Great friendly service. Fantastic food. (Try the wasabi snapper.) The view is unmatched. My favorite place on kauai.

    (5)

  • Joe C.

    Awesome sunset views , right on the water. We have been here a couple times in the past visits to the island and always try to make it back at least once while we are here. For appetizers we had the Ahi Bruschetta (don't recommend, tasted like can tuna on toast), Crab Cake - delicious, and the Crab stuffed ahi roll, great flavor and the Seafood Corn Chowder (all we could taste was Sherry, almost inedible) . For entrees we had the Macadamia Buttered Local Mahi Mahi (cooked perfectly, fresh, melt in your mouth goodness), Grilled Hawaiian Catch on Tomato Florentine (Italian spin with Ono, very good) and my son had the Angus Beef Tenderloin (he said it was very good also), not out of the world food, but the views make up for it.

    (4)

  • Beth F.

    Beautiful view, great food, great service, wonderful cocktails. The only (very small) downside is the fruit flies that congregate at your table any time you have a dish that contains any type of fruit. But well worth that small inconvenience. This is our must-go place on the island.

    (4)

  • Jessica R.

    I am a fan of the view and the fact that they offer the option to have a photgrapher take your photo with the ocean and the sunset. Our friends also had the same option and we dined a few months apart. You do have to pay for the photo (a 5 by 7). The view was amazing. I would find out what time the sun will set before making a reservation and make sure your there at that time. I wish we would have gone a little earlier so we could have enjoyed a little more daylight before it got dark. The seafood was good and so were the cocktails!

    (4)

  • Fernando A.

    The food was good, but you are really just paying for the view here. Our waiter was a bit rushed and unhelpful. We had to ask for bread, AFTER they took away our bread plates. The wait was so long between our appetizer and our entrees, I started to get hungry. When we paid, the waiter didn't want to break a bill for me in order to pay the valet. The food was good, but not spectacular. I got the macademia nut encrusted mahi mahi with the beure blanc sauce. It's hard to make a bad piece of fish when it is so fresh here. My fish at the Beach House was good, but so was the mahi mahi I got at TC's for $7. All in all, it was ok, but nothing special. Oh, and once it's dark, the view is pretty much pitch black, so get there for an early dinner or go for lunch.

    (3)

  • Stuart S.

    Where do I begin to say amazing things about this restaurant? Having been to the Hawaiian islands 7 times in the last 5 years, The Beach House has got to be the best restaurant that my wife and I have ever been to here. For starters, getting a reservation for the time we wanted, the staff was very accommodating. We arrived early to have drinks and appetizers in the bar and to watch the magnificent sunset that you can get here in Kauai. The crab cake was amazing, I highly recommend ordering at least 2 of them. When we were seated, we ordered the highly recommended Watermelon salad. Excellent recommendation yelpers. My wife and I shared the Mac Crusted Mahi Mahi. All I can say is AMAZING!! If there has to be any downfall is that there isn't an ATM nearby to get cash for valet parking. but really who cares, Tim Obert the Managing Partner and his entire staff were just amazing and the food exceeded all expectations. We will certainly enjoy returning to The Beach House every time we are in Kauai.

    (5)

  • Kate E.

    We went to the Beach House two years ago and really liked it. I was concerned about going back this trip due to the horrible reviews, but it was as good as I remembered. We made a reservation 4 days before, and they told me we would not get a window table, but our party of 4 arrived 25 minutes early and they seated us about 10 minutes early, at a window table. The view was incredible. Our server, JJ, was very attentive. We were timely served, but there was no rushed feeling, we enjoyed appetizers, soup, our entrees and dessert. We did not have any of the problems previously reported, it was a great experience for all of us and a memorable one.

    (5)

  • K C.

    So, after walking out of the Beach House for horrible service, my husband received a call the next day from one of the managing partners asking us to come back and give them another chance. We agreed and...what a complete turn around on their part. We booked a sunset dinner reservation and arrived a little early to check out the ocean views. We headed inside and told the hostess our names and were seated at one of their nicest tables. Our waiter, Jeff, was knowledgable and polite. He checked on us several times during or dinner. Everything was timed very well. No waiting around this time wondering if we would ever see our server again. We kind of got the feeling that the staff waiting on us had been told about our previous experience and to be extra nice and attentive to us. Fine with me. The food was delicious and flavorful. Dessert was amazing (puff pastry with fresh fruits). A nice touch...there is a photographer there during the sunset. She'll snap a pic of you and email or print it for $20.

    (4)

  • Betty G.

    NO, NO, NO, NO, NO. NO. NO NO NO. And finally, NO. I can't believe that this place has gotten so many good reviews! I made reservations three weeks in advance to surprise my boyfriend on our last night in kauai. I had heard about the amazing sunset and food- neither of which we got. The pouring rain and gray skies mirrored what went on inside my heart when I tasted the blaaaaand bland food and later when I looked at my bill. I love hawaii, but there are many places that take advantage of tourists and this place is one of them. Cliche flavorless "old people food" at prices made me choke on my drink. If you must, go to the bar at 5:30, have a decent but overpriced drink and watch the sunset, (which I hear is beautiful!) and then run- RUN- to your car and go to one of the many delicious restaurants on the island!

    (1)

  • Steve M.

    Five stars for the view. One star removed for the fact that staff was unfriendly. One star removed for the fact that I only had a drink. One star removed for the fact there was no rum in my Lava Flow.

    (2)

  • Marisa O.

    We went here for my boyfriend's birthday, and it was lovely. I would definitely return. The view is absolutely gorgeous. It's over looking the beach. It's an open restaurant, so you can smell the salt air. I had the scallops with kaffir and lime and it was superb! We started with the calamari, which is possibly the most tender calamari I have ever had! Amazing! And we ended the meal with the bananas foster, which was SOOOO good! I would definitely recommend making reservations. The service is great, and the parking is valet for $3. Yes, it is expensive, but not as much as other fine dining restaurants in this area. Keep in mind that Kauai is an overpriced island. This restaurant is on par with regular fine dining restaurants. It's great!

    (4)

  • Dee Ann N.

    Our one year anniversary and my husband's birthday were celebrated here. I had scallops-AMAZING! He had the seafood pasta-good, but not mind-blowing. The views are beautiful. The host, manager, bus boys and even the waiter next to us, were all working hard, and very attentive to details (i.e. saying "Aloha" as we passed the bus station to get to our table, changing out our forks, refilling our glasses of water, etc). Unfortunately, the waiter we got stuck with was an unlikeable fellow. He was very disappointed when my husband and I didn't order apps or drinks, and just entrees. I've been in the service industry, throwing attitude is not the way to go. As a result of his miffed attitude and his lack of caring about our experience, we had a so-so time. The waiter went through the motions, but when you work at such a nice establishment and the waiter in the next station over (a tall, dark waiter with glasses) is great, engaging the tables and liking what he does, it becomes even more noticeable when you're stuck with mediocrity, knowing a restaurant like this should have awesome service all around! Especially, with ROY'S up the road, where we had impeccable, extraordinary service AND amazing, amazing, amazing food (no view however) two nights before!

    (4)

  • Leeland E.

    Food was great, view was great, but the service is what stood out. We arrived late for our reservation made through OpenTable, only to learn that the Beach House doesn't use OpenTable (there's another restaurant called Beach House in Maui that does - somehow we got them confused). The owner of the restaurant was at the front desk, and instead of sending us on our way given how busy they were, promised that they would take care of us even though it was clearly our own mistake. Not only did they take care of us, but he showed us out to the back lawn, offered to take our picture in the sunset, and then provided us with one of the best view tables on the balcony. Still not quite sure why they welcomed us so warmly (perhaps our locking the keys in the car out at Waimea canyon earlier that afternoon contributed... not our finest day on vacation), but we are definitely fans and would absolutely return. Thanks Roy!

    (5)

  • Steve O.

    Been her twice now; The view gets 5 stars, the food gets 2 stars. Since they make the food, the restaraunt gets two stars. The steak was not good, a nice cut, but chewy and no flavor. The "Sashimi Grade" Ahi was not fresh and we all agreed it was definately not "Sashimi Grade". The Pork Loin was a pork chop. The Lemon Grass and Ginger Seared Scallops with Baby Bok Choy was cooked by an amateur, the Bok Choy was not fully cooked and the rice was terrible, the scallops were the only palatable part of the dish. All of the sauces were bland. The crab cakes were good, the wasabi crusted fish was good. For the price, The Beach House really needs to try ALOT harder. If you want a nice view with dinner, this is a good choice, but don't expect much flavor for your money. SORRY BEACH HOUSE YOU DON'T GET A THIRD CHANCE!

    (2)

  • jean H.

    THe view is to die for! The watermelon salad was good, the lamb was not so great and the bananas fosters was yum. Much better restaurants but the view is outstanding

    (3)

  • Debi M.

    Nice table, but not so busy for our 7:45pm reservation. Busboy took away my husband's plate as he was trying to take the last bite of his appetizer. Then we waited what seemed forever for our dinner. We had to ask for more butter for our bread because they don't bring enough to go with the amount of bread you receive. My husband's scollops weren't cooked properly and my "Chef's Special" the OhNo was so dry that I thought I was eating albacore. Then the busboy took the bread basket without asking and we forwent dessert because we felt we were being pushed out the door. Then the topper was when we receive our car from valet, we noticed that it had been slept in. That's a first! If you want a great meal in Koloa, head over to Roy's. In our fifteen years of going to Kauai, we've never had a bad meal. The best sunset in summer is from the St. Regis Kauai Grill and the food is to die for!!!!

    (1)

  • Jack W.

    This was our third visit to this restaurant and I give this place 3 stars just because of where it is located. Not blown away by the food or the service, as both were very bland and forgettable, but gave it another try just to test it one more time. The bar is nice if you can find a seat, and the ocean and sunset view is amazing. Great place for cocktails, but find somewhere else to eat.

    (3)

  • N B.

    Came here for my birthday dinner. The food was very good, but the service sucked. The bartender was downright surly. Our waiter was rude and inattentive. No sooner did I order my appetizer he told me it would be a lot easier if he could take my order all at once. Hold your horses buddy, I wasn't done speaking! What's worse was after spending $200 he wouldn't break a $10 bill for the valet! Told us we could do it ourselves! Never got bread. The busboy just took the plates away without delivering it. Bear in mind, this was at 8:30pm on a Wednesday. It's just not that hard.

    (3)

  • Mark B.

    The view is indeed beautiful, but a view can't make up for an otherwise forgettable experience. The food is beyond mediocre. I had a fish special that I couldn't get through a quarter of. While the wine list is ample, the 3X markup is laughable. We bought a bottle from the wine shop a few miles up the road in Koloa and paid the corkage fee instead. Finally, the majority of the waiters look and act like high school kids on summer break. If you want to have a truly special experience worthy of a "best of the island" rating, head to Princeville on the north shore. Alternately, head to the nearby Sheraton and eat at their sushi restaurant. The food and the service is superb.

    (2)

  • Bill C.

    Very good food, outstanding presentation, wonderful view or the beach at sunset (you MUST make a reservation for then!), great service. Only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is that the fried calamari was not bad but poor quality. Tasted like something from a lesser restaurant. Oil might have been used a little too often, too. Otherwise - very good food!

    (4)

  • Michael N.

    Views are spectacular. Food was not good. Actually did not finish either the ahi poke app or the ahi entree. Both were bad cuts and very disappointing... I'd recommend drinks and pics, then enjoy a main course elsewhere.

    (2)

  • GREG J.

    Incredible! We had Lance as a waiter. Very helpful in guiding us through the menu and making recommendations. All our choices were great. We had virgin coladas , the watermelon salad, and wasabi crusted gray snapper. Carrot cake for dessert. Called ahead for reservations to get a view of the sunset. Overcast tonight, but still a great view. Go early on your stay o n the island, as you are sure to return.

    (5)

  • maureen k.

    so so experience. if you go, go at 530 to watch the sunset for cocktails and apps....dont waste your time or money coming here for dinner ambiance: great view, lovely setting. i had the killer bee cocktail which was AMAZING!! had a huge wad of local honey on top...so good. service: our server was new at waiting tables...so i will give her the benefit of the doubt. but she never refreshed our waters, or wine glasses (a bit nit picky but when you spend a decent amount on food and wine...service is very important) food:crab cake was nothing amazing. my hubs had a very yummy sashimi app. I had the mahi mahi which was delicious...cannot remember what hubs ate bc it was not mindbogglingly amazing. we did get some great pictures taken of us by their photographer. dessert: hubs got some gross doughy bananas foster...nothing to write home about either.

    (3)

  • Ms Monkey Z.

    Hmmmm, this place must be really hit or miss. I was skeptical after reading the mixed reviews but we were staying close by and decided to try it. I went to The Beach House with a party of eight. We made reservations the same day and the only available time was 5:30 which was fine since we were with grandparents. I thought our table might not be great because of the last minute reservations but it was perfect! The early reservation time gave us the perfect opportunity to watch the sunset. We never drink in front of our grandparents so I didn't even look at the wine and cocktail list. I am from Alaska and live in the Bay Area so I have high expectations when it comes to seafood restaurants. We ordered the crab stuffed ahi roll and the crab cakes as an appetizer and both were delicious. I had the macadamia crusted ahi and it was fantastic with a light crunchy crust, perfectly cooked fish, fried leeks and julienned veggies in a citrus miso beurre blanc served with rice. My boyfriend had the filet and it was also perfectly seasoned and cooked. I had tastes of the watermelon salad, chowder and seafood pasta which were also very good. We shared the molten chocolate cake, the bananas foster, the sorbet and a dessert special which was carmelized pineapple in puff pastry with Lapperts vanilla ice cream. The bananas foster was HUGE. The chocolate cake was the best of the desserts with the pineapple thing a close second. Our server was great and graciously took pictures with multiple cameras when we asked. The walls were painted a dark sea green with tons of brightly colored Hawaiian paintings. The view was so beautiful that I didn't spend much time looking at the decor. Prices are fairly expensive but nothing is cheap on Kauai! This was my second visit to the island in the past year and The Beach House was by far the best food I had on either trip!

    (5)

  • Aimee A.

    This place must really be a hit or miss, service-wise. Some people gave it 1 star, some people gave 5. I went tonight with my family and we must have been there on a good night! It is a Thursday night, for those who are taking notes. We had made reservations for 8:30pm (after the sunset). This place is supposed to be the best during the sunset because one whole side of the restaurant is open to view it. We came too late for the sunset, but we still had a memorable dinner. I am a vegetarian and my choices were VERY limited, but I still had a great meal. I had the asparagus salad and the risotto main dish. Both were very fresh and delicious! No overpowering sauces. Light, refreshing tastes. Then I had the bananas foster for dessert. It was pretty good, but not amazing. The caramel sauce tasted kinda funny. But the Lappart's ice cream they topped it with was delicious! I love that stuff. It's Hawaiian ice cream and SO rich and creamy! My family all had dishes with fish and they thought they were great too. They have a pretty big wine menu, and 3 of us ordered wine and we all liked our choices. We all had different types of white wine and they were all good. This place is pricey, but good for Kauai. It's a memorable dining experience and is probably best during the sunset. Next time we'll give that a try!

    (4)

  • C. M.

    Tonight's dinner (8/9/11) I would have to say has been a utter disaster! The one star rating would be a big goose egg, 0 or should I say duck egg (keep reading and you'll see why) but unfortuneately Yelp wont let me score any lower. I have previously ate at The Beach House twice before this night within the past year and a half; both experiences have been great with no complaints whatsoever. But some how a romantic dinner with my bf went unexpectedly awful! We arrived 30 minutes ahead of our reservation at 7:45 pm and got seated 20 minutes after at 8:05 pm, I figured they must of been busy and luckily I stuck around another 5 mins if not I would have walked out because I was so dang hungry. The start of the evening was bumpy as we had to wait another 10 minutes after receiving our water and drink orders, just to receive dinner rolls; we had to keep flagging down our waitress and even resorted to asking the water guy for our rolls. I was starving by then and so we proceeded with ordering the Calamari appetizer. In the middle of our app we had to flag down our waitress again to order dinner just in case it would take a while. I ordered the Roasted Duck and the bf had the Rack of Lamb. Later on when our waitress dropped off our knives, she said, "Here's your knife for your CHICKEN and for your lamb." My bf and I looked at eachother in confusion because we both knew I ordered the duck. I just shook it off, thinking maybe she made a mistake and that she really meant duck. When the food runner delivered our food our waitress definitely heard me wrong because I received the chicken dish. I was baffled at how the waitress could have made the mistake because I pointed it out on the menu as I read it aloud. The food runner apologized and took it back. Then our waitress came by to apologize and said my dish would be out shortly.She didnt even offer to take back my bf's plate until we told her to keep it warm while we waited. Then a manager shocked me by saying, "Chicken, duck, its all the same. Don't worry your dish will be out shortly." That was the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard, even if it was a joke I did not get a formal apology! My bf (who is in the culinary field) informed me that it would be about an 8-10 minute wait for my dish so I decided to use the bathroom and when I came back I was surprised at how quick my dish came out. Unfortunately it was too good to be true, the duck came out barely cooked and the inside was RAW and GROSS! We had to flag down our waitress again to tell her to take it back and have it fully cooked. By that time I was beyond pissed, I know the staff could tell how unsatisfied I was and so when she delivered our meals again she said we would have a comp'd dessert. Fine I'll consider the dessert but as soon as I began chewing my duck all I could taste was blood. GROSS! My bf was fed up and just decided to share his lamb with me and try the duck. He and I both agree that the dishes were BLAN. I would have been better off finishing the calamari! Our waitress must have felt very shame because she NEVER came around after that. She kept checking on the other tables around us! I was so irritated and over it I put my elbows on the table to give anyone who bothered to look at us the obvious signs that we were done. Then FINALLY the water guy/busser came by to clear our table and we told him we were ready for our dessert. The waitress then came by and said we would be getting the dessert special which was a brownie ala mode. Dessert turned out to be just another disappointment! The special consisted of CHOCOLATE ice cream that had CHOCOLATE chunks and NUTS mixed in it, on top of a CHOCOLATE brownie with more CHOCOLATE fudge sauce and NUTS. Seriously?! The dessert was so rich, I could only handle 3 bites of it. It really should be called Diabetes On A Plate! I was appalled and just wanted to get out of there. Our waitress dropped off the check in the middle of dessert and didn't even bother to come by and pick it up so we decided to drop it off to her. We called her name as she stood at the computer with her back facing us and her response was, "What?" Not even turning around to actually see who was calling her. We gave her the check and booked it out of there. I honestly have NEVER experienced such HORRIBLE service. I don't want to ever go back! I don't want to risk wasting my time nor money again. I just hope you never have to experience this awful dining with ridiculous staff!!! NOT WORTH IT!!!!

    (1)

  • Jared M.

    Great dinner. Check the sunset time chart and try to get in 45 minutes or so before. Fantastic sunset view to the west and paddle board suffers to the south. Best meal in 10 days on Kauai.

    (5)

  • Neil S.

    The atmosphere is spectacular and the food is wonderful! You will not go wrong! Be advised prices are not for the faint at heart. We started with Martinis. Wonderful! Then with Watermelon Salad and was very good. Next we had Filet and Mac Nut fish (Mahi Mahi) and both were prepared to perfection. We ended with coffee. We love Hawaiian Coffee. Did Imention the location? Beautiful and on the beach. You will not be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Eric S.

    We enjoyed my 40th bday dinner at The Beach House. This place gets pretty busy. I called to make a reservation the night before and the only thing available was at 8:15, which was later than we had hoped. But we headed down there at about 6:00 to sit at the bar and hope for a table cancellation and/or a seat in the first come/first serve bar area. As luck would have it as we were taking a peek at tables on the outside patio overlooking the beach, a waitress was clearing a table and said it would be ready in a minute. 2 parties near the bar were hovering like vultures for the table, but we got there first and it was ours! A nice bday treat. All that to say, if you can't get a reservation for the time you want, definitely try your luck at the bar where they serve the full menu. Started with an exotic Mai Tai that was pretty good. For appetizer we tried the seared Poke and it was not our favorite. For dinner we went with 2 of the fish specials, one had a Wasabi sauce of some kind and the other was a Macadamia. Both were very good. The place was a bit pricey - about $200 for a dinner for two and bottle of wine, but the view and good food made it worthwhile.

    (4)

  • Kim K.

    One of the better restaurants on the island. Nice setting with open windows throughout. We had the ahi taster to start which consisted of sashimi, ahi tostadas, and ahi spring rolls; quite different and interesting. For my entree, I had the wasabi-crusted snapper - this was delicious! I hear this place boasts the best sunset view but the restaurant is quite lovely at night with torches lit about too. Great dining experience and one of the few restaurants I'd return to.

    (4)

  • D C.

    We have been coming to Kauai for many years and have been to Beach house restaurant many times. This was the worst meal we had there ever. We have seen the restaurant change management many times but this time was the most disappointing in terms of service and food quality. We went there for my wife's birthday as a special occasion. We ordered their lava-flow drinks which turned out to be fruit juice mixes for $9. It had no trace of rum or alcohol in them. Then they brought a second round on the house the same thing. We were seated at our table and our waitress spend more time chitchatting with the people at the next table than tending to ours. Food including the bread was very salty to the point of being barely edible. The food quality at some (much cheaper) chain restaurants is better than this. The only thing going for this place is its location and the views nothing else. My recommendation would be to find a better restaurant and go to Beach house front lawn (open to public) to take pictures at sunset. Don't waste your money at this lousy restaurant.

    (1)

  • Denise L.

    It was very hard for me to rate The Beach House. I LOVE the location and ambiance. It's right on Poi'pu beach and it has an awesome view of the ocean. It even has an outdoor area where you an take a stroll along the water to take photos and to watch the sunset. Unfortunately, we didn't make reservations ahead, so we didn't get a table by the window. Nevertheless, there so much open space, we still were able to enjoy the sunset. Overall, the service SUCKS! The waitress was nice, but the wait for our food took forever!! We waited almost half an hour for our salad. We were starving. The watermelon salad with Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts was delicious and refreshing, but the wait was just too long. For my entree, I had the Kauai duet. It came with a fillet of ono topped with crab meat with scallops on top of edamane risotto. The seafood was really good, but the risotto was too lumpy and thick. The sauce was bit on the heavy side. My bf had the ono fish (yes, we love our ono) grilled with tomato basil couscous. I thought his dish was very good! Tasty and very flavorful. Overall, the food here is not that great for the price, but I guess you're paying for the view. You definitely not paying for service!

    (3)

  • Jeffery Y.

    Excellent food and excellent service! Nice views. They got us a table very quick without reservations.

    (5)

  • Jay S.

    Great sunset....Not much else to say. Except we can't stay to see it because drinks are terrible and sadly the food is worse. The corn chowder was too salty and the watermelon salad wasn't fresh and had a jammy taste. The people next to use look like they are having bad wedding food. We have to leave. Going to Jossilines, we'll see how that is.

    (1)

  • Tara L.

    View=Awesome Food= Medoicre We came here for my Mom's 50th Birthday and had high hopes. The service was average, food was OK, but not worth it for the price. The place was packed and there was a wedding going on right next to us, which made the atmosphere less than inviting. The only saving grace was the easy access to the lawn area for my 1 year old to run around during dinner. This place screams "touristy" to me...I think there are much better places on Kauai.

    (2)

  • Anthony P.

    Went here on my honeymoon and made reservations at least 3-4 days ahead of time. Got a nice ocean view and also went at 8p so got there when the sun was just sinking into the ocean. Otherwise, bring you shades! Loved the view, being a surfer, it was fun to watch the last few people out and the surf was big which made it even better. The service was alright, we had to wait about 10-15min. even with the RSVP. Luckily we got seats at the bar and got a bottle of wine which was good. The bartender let us taste a few before we bought which was cool of him. Once we were seated our waitress was nice and brought our salads fairly quickly but out entrees did take some time. I got the seared Ahi tuna, which was one of our waitress's favorites and was quite pleased. My wife got the special which was Scallops seared and covered with a mango curry which was good and also recommended by our server. It's pricey and all but then again it"s an island in the middle of the pacific and thanks to our war in Iraq and high oil prices (gas was 4.53/gal avg) I don't see anything getting any cheaper.

    (4)

  • Brandon A.

    I'm writing this review for everyone else who decides to go here. When you look forward to something so much, a let down can turn into a disaster - that's what happened to me here. But I'm going to be fair. I'm not going to say that I don't recommend it. My brother rant(ed) and raved about this place being the most romantic and wonderful restaurant he ever went to and a must go-to on Kauai. He went on his honeymoon and anniversary (my brother really loves Kauai, I see why after my recent honeymoon to this gem of an island) and talked me into going on my honeymoon. First things first - everyone wants one of the amazing tables with a view. Every table does not have a great view. Let's be clear on this, there are (from my observation) maybe 10-14 tables with an unobstructed sunset view while the rest have some obstruction, some worse than others. In my experience, I made reservations 2 months in advance, came at the wrong time* and sat near a fire extinguisher with a mediocre view (compared to other tables, I feel like a snob writing this but when you go to a place with 5 star views, you want one and are dissapointed when you don't get it right!?!). * I was told recently that the first seating is at 6, so if you want a great table, make your reservation at this time. A coworker told me he got there about 3 minutes after 6 and had a mediocre view like myself. I guess you have to get there at 5:45 or something. Whatever you have to do, if you want the best view, call ahead and figure it out The service was fine. The young lady was very nice and fairly attentive. I'm certainly not going to blame her for the experience, she tried hard. The wine: when I order a $70 bottle of wine at a nice restaurant, I'm not expecting greatness, but a screw top of what I later find out to be $18 grocery store wine is weak. The food was terrible. The Calamari was overcooked. It was obviously overcooked (almost gray in color). Why they would send it out was beyond me. It was obvious the restaurant was busy but heh, if it's obviously bad, don't send it out. The cocktail sauce was like heinz cocktail sauce. Other items in the meal were mediocre, nothing worth mentioning. The last thing that put me over the 'long john silver' edge was the fish, mahi mahi. It was awful. Way overcooked and topped with some cheap a** "salsa" that comes with poolside nachos in a plastic ramikin. just bad. One has to wonder, do they think most of the crowd is one time tourist and they don't have to try? Do they pay magazines to consistently give them awards? I don't know. Like I said, my brother loved his tables and LOVED his food. What I think this restaurant is, is the most frequesnt hit and miss restaurant I've ever heard of. I talked to people on tours while we were in Kauai and some loved it and some didn't. I have friends who went to Kauai (from my brothers obsession with the place and constant recommendation) and didn't like it. Coworker didn't like it. But some love it. Hit and Miss. Hopefully you get lucky when you go. One last item which saved the day for the Beach House and hopefully means to others what it means to me. On my brisk way out of the restaurant, the manager noticed we were leaving quickly (I think he saw us come in no more than an hour earlier) and asked about the meal. I said three words: "Long John Silver" and walked out. (No disrespect to long john silver, i've had a tasty bite or two there but it isn't $35 a filet o fish either, additionally, I try not to be rude and i realize this was a bit of a rude comment but heh, I just dropped $150+ on an experience that just frustrated me on my honeymoon, please forgive me). The manager followed me out of the restaurant, talked to me for 10 minutes while the valet got the car (honeymoon - gotta valet) and was very nice. He listened without giving excuses, he gave me his card and wrote his cell # on the back and offered drinks and apps if we would come back later in the week. We didn't but I very much appreciate his kindness and professionalism and that's what got them 1 extra star. Good luck with this place. Cross your fingers and give it a shot, just don't get your hopes up that it's the bet place you're ever gonna go and it will probably turn out just fine. Aloha

    (3)

  • T F.

    Bleh. So sorry to leave a sour review for the Beach House. Second time going there. Yes the views are great, but come on guys you need more than that to keep us coming back. I think we have a case of the BH getting a little too full of themselves. Dinner was served 2 hours after seating and really wan't much to write home about. The whales that cruised by during dinner really don't make your food taste any better. We won't be heading back here again. Oh and Beach House: Check it out - you guys used to make the best drink on the island for a while, the Hawaiian Caipirinha with the honey comb. This was the end-all-be-all of sunset watching cocktails. Your bartenders waved their bartending wands and figured out the physics behind making honeycomb work well with ice and lime and all the rest of that deliciousness. We actually only went there to get some of that goodness and dinner was going to be the footnote to our night. What? You stopped making that drink? Are you insane? Margins not high enough? Bees upset about their honeycomb? I see an opportunity for your competitors...

    (2)

  • Randall J.

    Great views, tremendous atmosphere. The food was very good but not memorable,however, the location is fantastic. Highly recommend for a romantic evening. Make a reservation.

    (4)

  • Sasha R.

    husband and I went for dinner on a weekend, as I'd heard from friends who've been that it's glorious. setting -- literally on the water. make sure to reserve a table next to the windows so you get a view. service -- our server was inexperienced, but certainly tried her best. not really up to the caliber of the place. food -- we were disappointed. husband's mahi mahi was just divine -- moist, flaky, perfectly seasoned. my ono was a Huge Portion, but dry. salads were uninspired. as a matter of fact, the whole menu, including the dinky wine list, was uninspired. if you go, go for the view.

    (3)

  • Philip R.

    The Beach House is about the view. The food is fine, not exceptional. Service is good and friendly. No attempt to rush you thru for the next seating. Al in all, it's worth visiting.

    (3)

  • Evan M.

    Had an amazing time at the beach house. Great food and friendly staff.

    (4)

  • Chris G.

    I wish I could give 4 1/2 stars. This is probably the nicest restaurant on Kaua'i, located right on the beach with a view you'd expect from a place located right on the beach. You can watch great surfers in the early evening and enjoy a sunset (with 200 other people taking the same photos you are). This is a large restaurant with solid food and drinks, so don't expect a quaint experience. Prices are not great. There are few fine dining options on this island, so this is a nice spot for once in a great while.

    (4)

  • Gabriel D.

    This was pretty disappointing. I've heard people say this is the best restaurant in Kauai, and it did not live up to its billing. We had ok crab cakes; then mediocre Ahi; and overcooked, tasteless Ono. I had the flourless molten chocolate cake for dessert, and there was basically nothing there. I think I'll bring my own food next time I come to Kauai!

    (3)

  • Ken S.

    Great view. Very nice and very talkative (but respectful) service. Romantic setting. Very fruity drinks (maybe too fruity). Red snapper with wasabi crust was damned good! All in all, very nice place for a dinner for two.

    (4)

  • Kevin A.

    Awesome view with awesome food. The fish is fresh and tasty. The desert is only okay, can live without it.

    (5)

  • Kristin Y.

    We walked in on a Tuesday night and got a table. The food was very decent. We shared the yummy crab cakes and the watermelon salad. the watermelon salad was boring. My Boyfriend had the Ahi entry and said it was the best most juicy Ahi he's ever had. Its a lovely open aired dinning room.

    (4)

  • I. K.

    Pros: + beautiful sunset view, if you can get a table on that side of the restaurant. + delicious fish entrees Cons: - very long wait despite prompt service (explained as "the kitchen makes each dish to order" - doesn't every good restaurant do that?). we got our entrees 1 hour 15 minutes after being seated. - organic mixed greens salad was NOT good. tired, drab-tasting, waste of money. - we did not get a table with a view of the sunset despite having a 6pm reservation. maybe you have to go earlier. our "patio table near the water" was facing the opposite (dark) side of the ocean. Still, this was better than being seated in the back of the restaurant. - cream sauce on the fish entree probably has a lot of calories, and the vegetables were drenched in it on both our entrees (mahi mahi, snapper) - very busy, full of tourists (for us this is a con, for others this might not be).

    (3)

  • alaina p.

    Beautiful view with a friendly staff. All in all I would always prefer a casual local eatery to a fancy one like this, but we did enjoy our meal and the cocktails were awesome. Perfect place for honeymooners looking to be romantic and live it up in beautiful Kauai.

    (4)

  • L V.

    The Beach House came highly recommended and we were very lucky to get a 5:45 reservation after someone else had canceled. They tend to book a week or so in advance so call early to get a 5:30 reservation for sunset. Unfortunately, a storm rolled in and we didn't get to see the sun set, but we can't fault the Beach House for that! We got there early and sat at the bar for a drink. The bartenders were very nice and made good drinks. Our table had a great view of what would have been the sunset! You are allowed to walk outside to take pictures during dinner when the view is right. All the sliding window doors are open so you feel like you are eating outside on the beach. Although when the storm rolled in the staff quickly closed the doors so we didn't get wet! The pace of dinner is slow but that is for the purpose of really enjoying your meal! We started with the calamari appetizer, which was good, nothing special. We shared the chef's special watermelon salad which was good! We ordered the seafood penne and the macadamia buttered local mahi mahi. It was beautifully prepared and was DELICIOUS!!! We split the sorbetto trio for dessert, also delicious and light as desserts go. Very friendly staff, great atmosphere, good food!

    (5)

  • Rusty K.

    some dude below said "great views, so-so food." dead on. you can't beat the location and the views. and that's the problem. we've been to the beach house several times over the past 10 years and, having just left it this evening, my wife and i finally said "that's it, no more of this. we should have gone to tropical taco." this used to be a special place to eat but it now seems as if they just churn out the tourists. get 'em in, feed 'em something fish-like, bring on the next ones. creativity has left the menu. crab cakes were soggy, salty and barely crab tasting. baby green salad, i have to say, i give them props. but come on, how hard is that? the fish of the night, ono, was ok, very soy-saucy and, well, ok. hard to say more than that. here's the worst part, the mai-tais are horrendous. come on, you got an ocean front table (hence the more than $100 tab for 2 people), you got waves, surfers, sunset... the evening is warm and breezy, you pick up your drink and... pppffttt... what is that? a vaguely mai-tai like thing in your hand with too much ice and not enough alcohol. very mediocre these days. it's too bad, too, we used to love this place.

    (3)

  • Kelson H.

    So this was one restaurant I had no choice but to go to twice. First off if you going at sunset, bring your sunglasses. The sun blasts in your face til it goes down, which is annoying and yet beautiful. There's a photographer that comes around asking if you want your picture taken while the sun is setting, which its up to you. The service the first time around was horrible. The second time around it was noticeably better, but not first class. Its suppose to be the best restaurant on the island, but you can make your own decision as I don't think that's the case. There was a gnat problem the second time we went, hopefully that won't be yours Onto the Food. Since I went twice I'm going to list everything I tried/ate. Appetizers: Shiitake-crusted Mussels- black bean sauce, ginger lime beurre blanc, tobiko $9 (Not very good, I wouldn't recommend this dish. Not much taste and everything just tastes blah) Togarashi Fried Calamari- guava cocktail sauce $10 (Fantastic, we ordered this again the second time we came. Crunchy with a little kick, the way calamari should always be) Macadamia Nut Crab Cakes- papaya black bean salsa, coconut red curry, ginger beurre blanc $12 (Good but not excellent, then again crab is not a local food to the islands, you really just taste the crab, the rest is filler) Ahi Taster- ahi sashimi, ahi tostadas, ahi hash spring roll $18 (The fish was nice and fresh, very well done) Seafood Corn Chowder- crab, fresh fish, chives, sherry $8 (A thick and heavy base really destroys this for me. Too much rou. Didn't really taste anything else in the chowder other than a very light bouillabaisse) Watermelon Salad- Molokai watermelon, Omao greens, caramelized macadamia nuts, gorgonzola cheese, raspberry vinaigrette $10 (Didn't work for me, tasted like a regular salad with watermelon) Blackened Ahi Caesar Salad- romaine lettuce, feta & parmesan cheese, herb croutons $13 ( Not a traditional caesar salad, didn't taste any anchovies or egg, which is in a caesar dressing. Tuna was cooked rare with japanese red pepper flakes around the edges. Your getting about 3oz of ahi on the dish in 3 pieces. It was okay, wouldn't order again) Dinner: Chinese-style Roasted Duck- lemon orange Grand Marnier demi-glace, porcini mushroom risotto cake, pickled vegetables, pesto $26 ( Yeah I was a sucker for the risotto cake and for some reason I wanted duck. The pickled vegetables didn't work with the risotto or the duck. The duck was okay, nothing to write home about. I really didn't like this dish and wouldn't order it again. Stick to the fish!) Yamase's Grilled Fresh Fish (Ono was the fresh fish)- on warm tomato couscous salad, orange sherry vinaigrette, lilikoi prawn salsa, basil pesto drizzle $32 (Very nice. Its a meaty fish, perfectly cooked. The couscous was good) Macadamia Nut Crusted Island Catch (Mahi Mahi was the catch)- citrus aka miso sauce $30 (A soft tender meaty fish. Cooked to perfection) Lemongrass & Kaffir Lime-crusted Sea Scallops- saffron rice, chili aoli, baby bok choy $28 (Again cooked to perfection, get 4 to an order, which I wouldn't expect more. They were about the size of a 50 cent piece) Dessert: Hawaiian Chocolate Haupia Cake- chocolate cake layered with Hawaiian coconut custard $10 (No thank you) Bananas Foster- vanilla bean ice cream, macadamia nuts, bananas, caramel sauce $9 (Hmm there was a strange puff pasty with a scoop of vanilla in the middle of the plate with bananas on the side. Don't know why they called it this dish, not a traditional bananas foster. Nope on this one) Moca Bread Pudding - Special for that day $10 (Very good. Tastes like a chocolate pudding cake. Vanilla ice cream accompanied this delicious dish, followed by caramelized bananas below the bread pudding) 1st time Service:2 Food:3 Decor:4 2nd time Service:3 Food:4 Decor:4 Would I go back? Maybe For the ambiance its hands down fantastic, but the food is well hit or miss.

    (3)

  • Stephanie S.

    The food was good, not great, I thought rather overpriced, but the portions were decent size, we left full. My mashed potatoes were served cold and I sent them back (yes, I am "that" person) and when they came back out they were still cold and my fish was also by that time luke warm at best, which was irritating at $40+. The wait staff was very attentive and our server Mervin was really nice and did a fantastic job. The reason for the low rating, besides the quality of the food not meeting my expectation for the price was at the end of our meal, one of the bus boys broke a dish (not a biggie, I worked in the restaurant business and know stuff happens) at the table behind us and it shattered so much it shot out and hit me in the back. I was wearing a white dress and was worried there would be a stain, and asked my husband to check out my back. The manager came over to see if we were ok, which we said we were fine, it was no big deal. He said he would come back to check on us, which we sort of thought after being pelted with dinner shrapnel that we might get a free glass of champagne or a dessert since we were there on our honeymoon (which he asked us about point blank, no assumptions needed), and after hanging out for 20 minutes and him walking by us several times he never stopped by, and never said anything more to us. I thought it was in poor taste since its one of the classier restaurants around that caters to high end meals, and after that I left with a sour taste in my mouth. Over all I thought it was beautiful, the sunset area is unmatched if you can find a spot on the lawn to get your photo taken unobstructed from the dozens of other patrons, but for the price and the food quality I would probably not go back.

    (3)

  • V A.

    This was, by leaps and bounds, my favorite restaurant on all of Kauai. Its too bad we didn't eat here until the end of our trip.... We made reservations for sunset, and asked to be seated by the windows. This was nice except it happened to be raining and sadly there wasn't much of a sunset to see. We ordered their fried calamari with guava-cocktail sauce, which was amazing. the calamari was friend perfectly; not dry and chewy like at some restaurants. Based on the calamari alone, we knew we were going to have a good meal. They came the watermelon salad; which i still dream about today. For our entree, my husband got the wasabi crusted snapper which was delicious and I got the black truffle crusted hawaiian catch, with prawns. All of these selections were recommended by our waiter, who was super helpful in describing the various dishes and not shy about recommending his favorites. By this point, I was stuffed. But since the food had been amazing so far, we decided to go for dessert. I mean, this was leaps and bounds better than the other places we had eaten on our trip, so why stop now? And bananas foster it was. And it was great.

    (5)

  • Lindsay H.

    The sunset here is absolutely gorgeous, as other reviewers said, and watching the surfers (really good ones!) before our meal was fun too. The drinks were big, calamari app was pretty good, and I ordered the wasabi crusted moonfish which was excellent. The only downside is that I thought was strange was the hired professional photographers who actually went around approaching each table while people were dining, to try to sell photos. I thought it was a little tacky for such a nice restaurant.

    (4)

  • Douglas F.

    The views are awesome! The staff was great! The food was good! Ask for an upgraded table- they will charge u a little but decorate it all with flowers!!!!

    (5)

  • Joanne B.

    Gorgeous view of the ocean from Poipu. Excellent, quasi fine dining with open air ambiance. Perfectly manicured lawn and probably no other spot on the island would be as lovely as this to catch the Hawaiian sunset. Easily a romantic gem, if that's your aim. Service excellent despite the food being forgettable and overpriced. Drinks and some apps are the play. Always worth a visit. Hope to be back.

    (4)

  • C K.

    Location, location, location!! This place is on the water & has a breathtaking view. We had the best waiter ever - Chris & he was a definite 5 star! Food was good but one of the fish dishes we ordered was a little over cooked. Besides the view, the bananas foster dessert was fantastic! It didn't have the rum but it still tasted great! If you're there around sunset be prepared for photo ops on the lawn in front of the restaurant - just leave your table for a quick pic, most of the other patrons will be out there with you!

    (4)

  • Karen B.

    We had heard great things about this restaurant and so we had high expectations for our first visit. We are happy to say that our expectations were exceeded on all levels. The service was top-notch (Thanks, Brett! We wish you well.) and the food was exceptional. Seafood penne was delightful, the cerviche was heavenly and the carrot cake was amazingly good. Tim, the manager, was very friendly, as were all the staff. Best eating experience in Kauai. And, did I mention the jaw-dropping view? We were fortunate to be there at sunset, and it was truly an event. This restaurant has everything to be snooty about, yet welcoming and accommodating is the atmosphere they deliver. They even provided sunglasses for some guests who had forgotten theirs! Price was on the high side, but worth every penny. This is a MUST for anyone visiting Kauai.

    (5)

  • CB C.

    This friendly open air restaurant has the best views, best sunset views, best surfer watching views on all of Kauai. Remember this restaurant for lunch! You can get an excellent table during lunch anytime, the food divine. The manager visited our table and told us the story of how the fish we had for lunch (marlin) was caught, and showed us a photo. There are four fisherman on staff who catch just for The Beach House 55 miles off shore. Wild! and a great story. Go for dessert and coffee, wonderful to watch the water. After lunch or dinner you can exit directly onto the lawn and sit and enjoy the ocean. Must do on Kauai, especially for lunch.

    (5)

  • Joff R.

    Great setting, but way over priced, average food at best and very "old school". Grab a drink for sunset. Don't bother staying for dinner.

    (2)

  • K L.

    Although it took awhile to get seated and get our food, their line was literally out the door and they were slammed with every table full. Never have I had such amazing service in such an incredible setting. The staff go the extra mile to let you know their names, facts about their food, local sourcing for the fish they serve, shake your hand, clear your table efficiently...and the flavors matched the price point...yes, it's expensive, but for us, the service, atmosphere and flavors made the whoel thing worth every romantic penny.

    (5)

  • Christopher C.

    4 star prices for 3 star food. Was recommended by a family friend. Really pretty good, but the price was out of line. You're paying at least a bit for a FANTASTIC sunset.

    (3)

  • MARY ANN D.

    Service was the best we have ever had. Thanks to Clyde. Food is outstanding.

    (5)

  • Chinita C.

    Very S-L-O-W service. Got seatedd right away for our sunset reservation. Took almost 30 mins for appetizer and another 30-40 mins for entree'. Food was nothing special. I heard the table next to us complain to the manager about the wait too. It was a miss for us. We saved this for our last night but it was cloudy so we didn't even see the sunet.

    (2)

  • Melissa D.

    We went to the Beach House specifically to grab appetizers & the highly-recommended view of the sunset. We went on a whim and got a lucky seat at the bar, but I would definitely recommend reservations. I had the calamari and an asparagus salad for dinner. The calamari was delicious, likely the best I've ever had. The asparagus salad was also very good. Though it was a bit pricey, the views of the Kauai sunset were well worth it!

    (4)

  • Juv C.

    Went for a light dinner and shared a spread of the seafood ceviche, fresh ahi poke, watermelon salad, lemongrass scallops and the bananas foster. Everything we had was really good and fresh -- my favorite being the watermelon salad, refreshing on a warm night. Since I didn't try more of the menu, I'm rounding up to 3 1/2 stars, although i would give 4 stars alone for the view and location of this place. Overlooking the ocean and watching the sunset, you really can't beat that.

    (3)

  • Cameron M.

    The view is fantastic - right on the ocean. However, the food is marginal and service wasn't great. I had the miso Big Island Fish meal which honestly tasted like a can of tunafish placed on top of 1" of water. No kidding - there was more water than food on my plate. My wife had a chicken meal which actually had a little flavor but wasn't great either. Bread served was just okay. We had reservations at 7 PM but wasn't seated until 7:15, well after the sunset and we were placed in back quarter of place with zero view of ocean. Way to fancy names of their plates and even with going with the waiters recommendation I thought the food was horrible and it was swimming in water.

    (1)

  • Melissa B.

    The beach house for lunch was just awesome!! We had the fresh catch of the day a spear fish that was absolutely delicious. I think it was called Ebe. The view was just as phenomenal.

    (5)

  • Jeanette M.

    Amazingly stunning view anytime, but especially at sunset. Yesterday our party of seven were sat in a far corner away from any window, so we were able to concentrate on the sub par expensive food without being distracted by the gorgeous view which we couldn't see. The waitress was hopelessly slow making sure the six and nine year old were served last. Recommend, If you can't see the view leave and go somewhere else!

    (1)

  • Dan S.

    Ok I thought the old Benehana's in Key West was the best seating but this place is unbelievable seating right on the beach with open walls and a sunset that is unmatched! I went with recommendations and the food was very good but who cares when your on the beach at Kauai? Pricey but worth every penny!

    (5)

  • Suzanna V.

    Don't waste your money! Food terrible. Best part about meal was bread! (Which actually was good). We ordered scallops and the market price fish of day in wasabi crust- 39$ and 41$ respectively. Scallops tiny, not cooked right and in this gross vanilla sauce. Risotto terrible- gooey and tasteless- except the vanilla. The bottle of red wine we got was cold- obviously out of the fridge. We got told it was "in a wine cellar below bc it gets too hot in here and all the wine would go bad". Obviously, too cold for a cellar. The service was subpar for the price of 200$ for dinner for 2. The Mai tai was good though.

    (1)

  • Jessica K.

    Beautiful restaurant. Pricey- absolutely. You have to be prepared for that. My husband and I made a reservation (highly recommend making the reservation) maybe what we should have specified was a "window seat" We were sat in corner (bummer) since sitting in the open window is part of the experience. I ordered from the vegan menu. A vegan entree of pasta was over $20! Wow... Not sure what I was paying for. It wasn't bad but wasn't outstanding either. The service at the bar was mediocre- while our waiter was excellent. My advice: worth a visit for the ambiance experience but I wouldn't recommend for vegetarians for the cost alone.

    (3)

  • Jeff H.

    Maika'i was one of the best damn servers I have had in a long time. Me and my new wife(first.... but its our honeymoon!) came here as a first stop on this great island. We got the upgraded maitais and coconut mojitos both were delish. The tuna crab roll was amazing. Beet salad was a delicious way to sneak in nutrients so we tried our luck at some brussel spouts to follow. Got a macademia mahi which tasted as if caught an hour ago woooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! Finshed on a carrot cake and the paired ice wine and rum. Thanks Maika'i for making our night, we had such a great time. We live in Cali and know restaurants( and eat out every day)...This was special :)

    (5)

  • William C.

    Amazing setting on the water! Service was outstanding as was the food Beet Salad, Opakapaka, duck confi were all excellent! on the downside the mens bathrooms were disgusting.

    (4)

  • J C.

    We were exploring the island and didn't even think about dinner reservations. We wandered into the Beach House Restaurant and were seated right away. I love it! The sunset was gorgeous! Great dinner spot. So romantic and such a beautiful setting. The food wasn't the best I've ever had, as other reviewers have eluded to but it was decent. The drinks and the amazing view kept me blissfully happy.

    (4)

  • Sarah D.

    Fantastic view of the ocean and phenomenal food. I had the Monchong special with wasabi crust. Honestly, for anyone wanting a romantic dinner on Kauai- this is THE spot. Let them know if you'e celebrating anything special- they usually accommodate.

    (5)

  • Nikolay S.

    Ah, by the way. I made the proposal for my future wife here. So, this place is special for us from now on. Will be back soon with our daughter to celebrate again.

    (5)

  • Marissa B.

    Overall feel like this restaurant belongs in Disney World, and not in the good way. Super cheesy, over priced and the food was very "meh." Also website seems to advertise something much more romantic and rarified than it actually is. While it is in fact on the ocean, I think if you squinted and took the candles off the tables, it'd look like a much more pedestrian bar and grill and not the over hyped, over priced place that it is.

    (1)

  • Justn R.

    The food is pricy but some of the dishes are well worth it. The swordfish in curry and thai rice is outstanding!

    (4)

  • Megan W.

    Drew was our server and gave us amazing service!! So awesome and down to earth. The view is absolutely gorgeous, being right next to the beach! The ambiance and decor was so pretty and fit the beachy vibe. The food was delicious and had great portion sizes! My friend ordered the panko calamari appetizer which had so much food for an appetizer compared to other places! I had the fresh island fish tacos which were huge!! More like 2 fish burritos! I also had the mango mama cocktail which is LITTERALLY the best cocktail I have ever had!

    (5)

  • Max S.

    I have to disagree with the reviews here. If I judge purely on service, food, and ambiance, then it is five stars. You are basically sitting next to the ocean with the breeze flowing through the open doors and windows, dramatic views. The drink prices are reasonable and the dishes are beautifully presented. The service is great. The food is healthy, reflective of Hawaii, and plated well. I wish I had eaten here more often. I observed the Manager dealing with a friendly customer who may have had a bug fly into his food. This is not the restaurant's fault, but the Manager handled the situation with care and the customer left with a smile. Keep on doing what you do Beach House.

    (5)

  • Daisy R.

    Ok, I have to say that this restaurant is heavenly amazing. My fiancée took me to this place and I was blown away from customer service to the food and the scene. They have amazing cocktails while you are watching the sunset and taking pics. I will definitely come back again and again. This place is worth checking out

    (5)

  • Ines C.

    Very good food. Catch of the day swordfish was great! Chicken sandwich was really good too! Prices are a bit high but considering the view, worth it! Pretty good service!

    (4)

  • J B.

    The location of this restaurant is only reason this place can stay in business. If it had to rely on the food it served it would go under quickly. I gave it a 2 star because it is a great place to watch the sunset and had good service. I had the Ceviche served in a coconut. The dish was excellent, the only thing wrong was the bottom was filled with chopped up cabbage so that the amount of seafood was decreased. I also ordered seared Ahi because is boasted to be sushi grade. It was not sushi grade and was not cut properly which made it chewy. Others in my party ordered seafood dishes. The pasta seafood was good, the other 2 were not. The Mahi Mahi was so greasy my husband could not eat it. If you go, have a glass of wine at the bar and watch the sunset and opt for a better dinner elsewhere. They seriously need a new chef.

    (2)

  • Mike A.

    Of all the meals I had on Kauai, this was the best-prepared and best presented, and the quality of service was outstanding. Pricey, but value for the price. Lots of local fish (surprisingly rare at the top end restaurants), mac & cheese is wonderful, great ambience, good dessert list.

    (5)

  • Lyssa B.

    4 stars is a compromise because the view/ambiance was 5 stars, but the food was only a 3.... You want great food, go to Pomodoro. You want great cocktails, go to Plantation Gardens. If you want a great view, come here. The sunset is beautiful. Food= Meh, I've had better. Especially for the price. The wine wasn't great, the cocktails at the bar tasted cheap, and the food was meh....and we spend $$$ when we come here. We've been about 3 times because of the ambiance but I'm thinking next time we come visit we should skip this place, it's just too expensive for what you get. I've decided the best way to go on Kauai is the local cheap places with better food. Especially if you live in a city with access to good restaurants, you're gonna be disappointed.

    (4)

  • The Y.

    You have to go at sunset. It was incredibly beautiful. We were there on our daughter's birthday- we had called the week before and they made a beautiful cake to our specifications with fresh orchids for her. Everyone- from the hostesses to the busboys, made a point to wish her a happy birthday- they even all signed a card for her!- Service was very attentive and we never felt like we were waiting for anything nor did we feel rushed. They had on onsite photographer who takes your photo at sunset for $20, she did a nice job. Another lady was selling plumeria leis, which were overpriced, but hey, you're already splurging. Everything was good- the coconut ceviche, the ahi poke appetizers, the fire seared ahi and the mahi mahi were excellent. I also felt that for a busy, full restarant it was not loud and you could talk to everyone at your table. Worth the money because it has it all.

    (5)

  • NY Y.

    I was a little worried after I made my reservation and read the recent reviews. In fact, I tried to get a reservation at Tidepools, but the concierge at the Hyatt was less than helpful (long story). I'm happy the Hyatt dropped the ball. Beach House was fantastic. When we made the reservation, they asked if we were celebrating anything and we told them it was our honeymoon. We also let them know my wife is gluten-intolerant. From the second we sat down the service was excellent. Our waiter congratulated us on our marriage and knew of my wife's special food requirements. He helped her pick out dishes she could eat and the chef made modifications where necessary. I had the watermelon salad, which was out of this world, to start. My main course was the macadamia encrusted mahi and it blew me away. Yes, the portion was on the smaller side, but that is ALWAYS the case at fancy restaurants. Not sure where some of the reviewers below me eat that they get to super-size their meals at classy joints. For dessert our waiter brought out a complimentary ice cream sundae for our honeymoon. It was delicious. We also had 3 alcohol beverages (total, not each). All for under $100 before tip. Cheap? No. Overpriced? Definitely not. All that and I haven't gotten to the best part. The view is in fact amazing. We just missed getting a table along the windows, but even at a table that wasn't front row, we had a spectacular view of the water in all directions. As the sun set it was truly beautiful. The sound of the waves crashing when it got dark was also very relaxing. Just beware, there is a photographer who goes around to get you to take a "sunset photo." It's steep at $20 and she'll either print you a 5x7 OR email it to you. We decided to do it since it was our honeymoon and she did get a great shot of us, but for $20, the least they can do is give you both a printed copy and an electronic copy. Overall, excellent food (but don't come if you expect leftovers), unbelievable view, and top notch service. Any future trips to Kauai will involve a stop to the Beach House.

    (4)

  • Jo S.

    Great lunch, great view, great staff, doesn't get better than the in-house made buns for burgers & sandwiches. Dinner table reservations might be tricky, but call waaaay in advance & relax - you're in Kauai.

    (4)

  • SKY S.

    Best fillet mignon of my life! And the Mai tai's are to die for!!!! Costly but worth every penny!!! My best friend got married here and service was great! Would recommend!

    (5)

  • Jon N.

    Our favorite so far on Kauai. The setting is extraordinary, so much so that most guests spend the first fifteen minutes on the lawn photographing one another. Be sure to arrive before sundown so that you can appreciate the setting, or even 5:30 so that you can get a window table. As for the food, it is excellent but mostly unambitious, the usual mac-nut-crusted Mahi etc, but done well. Service was very friendly but a bit robotic. We were put off by getting a signed card for our anniversary, rather than champagne or a dessert, but I suppose they get a lot of anniversaries/birthdays/etc.

    (5)

  • Martha M.

    "Overrated" is the operative word here. If you're looking for a great view, you'll probably be happy. The sunset view is outstanding. The food, while overpriced and unimpressive, isn't awful. But if you're looking for an amazing meal, go to Merriman's.

    (2)

  • Trina M.

    After reading reviews on a good place to have our anniversary dinner, we decided to book our reservation at the Beach House. We made the reservation a couple weeks early since I've read many places that it's very hard to get a table here and after eating dinner here I can see why. We were greeted right away by friendly staff and seated after only a couple minutes of waiting. Our table was very good and gave us a breathtaking view of the sunset. (This restaurant is well know for having one of the best views of the sunset on the island.) Our waiter Edwin was great!! He gave us great recommendations for food and drinks and was also very knowledgeable about events happening around the Island. I wish that we had such great customer service everywhere we went! We started out with the yummy ceviche appetizer (served on a coconut half shell) and proceeded to have the Macadamia encrusted mahi mahi and the Fire roasted sashi grade ahi for dinner. We couldn't have been more pleased. Dessert was also incredible with the delightful Banana's Foster. All I can say is WOW!! When Edwin brought us dessert, he also handed us a card that said, "Happy 5 Year Anniversary" and was signed by the entire staff ...probably the owner too since he was there saying hello to everyone. After receiving our bill, Edwin asked how long we were staying. After hearing that we would be there only a little while longer and knowing that we would be delighted to come back, he made us an additional reservation for that Sunday which had been a booked night. We thanked him profusely and tipped generously and couldn't wait to come back! ;) I've read some reviews about the expense, but for the customer service, view and amazing food it was totally worth it to my husband and I. Unless you live there, it's not every night that you get to have this kind of experience. Would would you pay for something like that? If it's not very much, go to the local Costco and make a picnic lunch for the beach. You will still have a great view, but won't have to worry about the cost.

    (5)

  • Paul Y.

    Great service. Good photo opportunity for sunset dinner. The opah with lobster risotto and tomato jam is tremendous

    (4)

  • K G.

    The only reason I give this 1 star is for the view. My fish was so salty. My wife's steak was ultra tough. Total tourist trap.

    (1)

  • Patti E.

    One of our favorite places when we are in Kauai. The seating allows a perfect view of the sunset over the water. The staff is friendly and very efficient. Sitting at the bar is always a treat, too. It is pricey but well worth it as you will not be disappointed. Kid friendly.

    (5)

  • Maria B.

    Pretty views and good food. Friends recommended we try this place and sure, it's pricey, but you get a nice dinner. We tried the watermelon salad (tasty), then I had the rack of lamb and my husband had the fire-roasted seared ahi. I thought the lamb was good, but his ahi was actually the better choice. Very good sauce. I think if you eat here, you should definitely do seafood instead of meat. We tried the chocolate caramel cheesecake for dessert and it was FANTASTIC. It looked more like a little round pie than a slice of cheesecake and it was heavenly. If you want to have a romantic dinner with someone, this is probably the place. You do have to call a few nights in advance to get a good reservation, but I think it's worth trying at least once.

    (4)

  • Simon M.

    I don't normally write a review of a restaurant the very night of the meal, but in this case I have to. We read wonderful reviews of The Beach House and their use of local sea food. Our meal thought was very disappointing. All the preparations of fresh fish had cream in them, we saw two variations that had beurre blanc sauces but were told by our waiter that they had cream, and that the sauces were all prepared in advance. I have eaten beurre blanc sauces in New York, SF, Paris and never had one with cream, and the thought of one sitting around since prep at 4PM is not something that I wanted to contemplate. I ordered the Ahi with just the black bean sauce. Even that had cream and managed to cover up that wonderful salty taste that I was expecting. To top it off my wife's beets in her salad were barely cooked. Our server Chad was wonderful and tried to accommodate us as best as possible, but the kitchen challenged him at every step. All in all, if you are a foodie, avoid this place, the view is the only thing worth coming for.

    (1)

  • John H.

    I don't dish out five stars like crazy (I actually believe five stars means it was movie-perfect, not just great) but this place gets it. I went there with my wife for at least one expensive and delicious dinner before we left and that was exactly what we got. The food was perfect. I'm not screwing around here. It was amazing, probably best food I have had in years. And it tasted like it should have been priced even higher but thankfully it wasn't. The sunset from the restaurant was so idyllic that it teemed with people taking photos of themselves in front of it (there were even photographers stationed there who would take a not-really professional photo of you in front of the setting sun) which was kind of annoying but hey, that was one hell of a sunset and I can't blame them. If you're going to splurge on Kauai, go here. Seriously.

    (5)

  • Brian K.

    Not all its cracked up to be, the view was the best part of the meal. Service was poor, the waitress was short with us, in a hurry to get our orders and very pushy to upsell the menu. After the aggressive order taking never came back to refill our drinks and brought us the check before desert menu. The manager was yelling at the wait staff and they were talking behind his back, very awkward. The food was good but not great and the price unreasonable. For what this place is expected to be I was very disappointed., I would not go here again.

    (2)

  • Bobo Y.

    Food: good Location: nice view, right on the beach Vibe: Romantic Service: good We had our wedding dinner there, we didn't get a good table even through there were several tables available by the water. We were tired from driving, didn't bother to ask to move.

    (3)

  • Rian F.

    Food was pretty good, sunset view was fabulous, service was just way too slow. Waiter seemed to take off for 5-10 minutes at a time and ignore his section. It is pretty romantic but you can do better on the island.

    (3)

  • Anne B.

    Pretty delicious.

    (4)

  • Neda S.

    I ate at this restaurant last night and I have to admit I was very dissapointed. To give you some background, I came to Kauai in early 2009 and ate here a few times. I loved it so much that I kept recommending the restaurant to anyone I knew who was visiting Kauai. This time around, I noticed they had a price increase and their portions were much smaller than I remember. I ordered the Ahi Ceasars Salad and there was barely any Ahi in it, just 4 small pieces ( size of the croutons, no joke). My husband ordered the Mahi Mahi and it was soaked in butter, tasted ok but not worth $30 that they charge with no side. On the positive note, the view is STILL as amazing as I remember and drinks are ok. I probably won't come back next time. There are so many other options in Poipu.

    (3)

  • Tom S.

    I have to agree with many of the previous reviews. Fantastic location and a wonderful sunset for my anniversary. On a previous visit to the island, we snorkeled. In the waters outside the restaurant and had a blast. This time we had dinner. Sorry to say the food was a bit overcooked. It tasted fine, but the porkchops I had were tough and that means too long on the grill. Like just about everwhere on the island, it was expensive and overpriced in my opinion. Not the best meal, but not the worst either. At the end of the meal, they gave me someone else's bill, double mine, so I'm glad I checked first. So been there done that and not likely to go back for dinner. There is a small bar and the drinks are decent. If you want to see a great sunset, you can sit on the public access area and have a fantastic view. The night we went, the surf was up, so we got the bonus of seeing some good surfing on fairly big waves. The service was ok, but slow. I don't recommend taking the kids here. The table next to us had two kids and it was mom's birthday. They had appetizers, salad and then meal. We did meal and dessert and were getting dessert about the time their main courses arrived. Way too long for kids to wait.

    (2)

  • Erin T.

    Very nice evening. Sunset is a must - the restaurant is open to outside so everyone goes out onto the lawn by the ocean to take pictures. I would go at 6:00 for the best table (and no, I'm not 80). Our waiter was great and we enjoyed everything. My husband and I split the wonderful seafood chowder which was not as rich as others I've had - but I am from New Orleans. We both had off menu fish specials which were very good. It's not the best restaurant I've ever been to, but the atmosphere, service, and food made for a perfect evening.

    (5)

  • Kelly H.

    Amazing view from most tables of the ocean, hit or miss food (my husband loved his fish sandwich, my seared fish entree was bland, presumably because they omitted the cilantro pesto that was listed on the menu). Our waitress (from Michigan) was very friendly and attentive. We dined earlier in the day and had no problem being seated without a reservation. Overall, I think it is over-hyped.

    (3)

  • Jonathan C.

    This place was as good as it gets, i think i enjoyed this experience more than what i experienced @ roy's in san diego. The server was very knowledgable in the what was being served and made sure we were ok at all times. We had the mussels and a flaky crab cake for appetizers. They were absolutely tasty and the sauces which came with each dish put them over the top. My honey had the catch of the day with prawns and i had the mahi mahi (chef's signature dish). I just remember that the mahi was o so tender and juicy. That dish is making my mouth water as i write this. Although we were too full to order desert the waitress remembered that it was my honey's birthday as was indicated by the conceirge at our hotel upon booking the reservation and brought out a ice cream desert w/ candle, along with a card wishing happy birthday!

    (5)

  • Jessica B.

    The food is not great. It wasn't quite bad, but not really good. I ordered Ahi tuna which was supposedly sushi grade, so was supposed to come rare. It came only partially rare in the middle, much of the fish was overcooked. It was covered in about three different sauces and so I could not taste the fish itself very well. It made me suspicious of the actual freshness and quality of the food. Overall, mediocre and overpriced. Disclaimer: We came here at night which is a bad choice because this place has a great view of the ocean. At night it has a view of night , so go in the day...my review may have been higher had we seen the ocean view.

    (2)

  • Chris M.

    One star for a ridiculous view. Why not more? ...because the food is far too overpriced given the quality, and the service is just below average. My wife and I dined here to celebrate our last night in Kauai and were thoroughly disappointed by our entrees, lack of attention and helpfulness from the waitstaff, and even the atmosphere (view excluded). There were so many people walking around us and screaming children that it was difficult to carry an uninterrupted conversation. If you want an equally priced dinner with a much more memorable culinary experience (though not as impressive a view), then by all means go to Merriman's (upstairs only).

    (1)

  • Jenn R.

    Our favorite place on Kauai's south shore. Absolutely beautiful with excellent food. The tuna, machong and ohno were incredible. Yes, it's expensive but comparable to other restaurants in the area and by far the best view. Our only regret was that we discovered it the last night of our vacation. So we went back the next day for lunch! Ask for Brett- he's friendly, knowledgeable and made our experience even more enjoyable with his professional and easy going attitude! Go while it's light out for the best views.

    (5)

  • Pat C.

    This gets 2 stars for the view. It was beautiful but not enough to carry this restaurant. The service was lousy. My daughter & niece ordered a cocktail, we asked that they get theirs while we looked at the specialty drink menu. The waitress came back without their cocktails to try to get the rest of the order. I hadn't even seen the drink menu yet. My sister in law ordered a cocktail. Once again we requested the drinks be brought out while I decided. The waitress came back again WITHOUT the drinks! Unbelievable. The food was good but not as great as we were told. We had made reservations a month in advance so we had a great table with an equally great view. The drinks were watered down. We each had 2 & they were all disappointing. Would not go again or recommend this restaurant to anyone.

    (2)

  • Lady B.

    Okay, first things first. I love restaurants. I have been to almost every five star restaurant I have ever heard about. I am from New Orleans and love going out to experience fine dining. I guess what I'm trying to say is, my fiance and I are foodies, and we are not afraid to pay the price for a great meal. I asked around the island and everyone said the view was awesome and so were the appetizers, so we decided we should give it a shot. Let me start by saying that I personally work in the fashion industry and while I look " edgy" I can't say I look completely crazy or anything... and after all it is 2009 right? Not exactly at this place. So we sat down and after waiting about 15 minutes for anyone to acknowledge us until I finally flagged down a waiter and got a menu. We ordered an appetizer and 2 cocktails and settled in to watch the sunset. After we finished the food (which was not so great beef rolls ) my fiance went to the men's room. When he got back he told me the manager had approached him and told him we had to leave because "people are complaining about your girlfriends clothes". I was shocked. So... what was I wearing? A short black knit top and airbrushed high waisted yellow shorts and pumps. There were women there in flip flops. I did however have all of my tattoos showing but really??? I couldn't believe it was happening. As we were trying to pay and run out of there totally humiliated, the manager came over and told us we didn't have to pay. When I questioned him about their said dress code policy, he called for the men out of the kitchen to come escort us out like we were riff raff . Totally over the top. So they made us leave out of the side door and continued following us until we got into our car. I have never been treated like that in my whole life. There was a very nice couple next to us we were chit chatting with that couldn't believe it was happening either. All in all I would never recommend this place to anyone. Bring your wine and sit on the benches outside and enjoy what Kauai actually should be. Beauty and peace and happiness, not judgemental, negative, or hateful. Kauai is too spiritual and magical for those sorts of feelings to be spread around by anyone.

    (1)

  • Frank L.

    What's the point on making reservations? We called in 3 days in advance for dinner reservations for our anniversary to make sure we get the the best seats but when we arrived, we were given a table in the back corner of the room with no views. The hostess told us that starting at 5:30 it's first come first serve for view seating and there's a long waitlist. The hostess gave us no apologies and did no attempt to accommodate us either. Turns out, the valet was more apologetic and suggested other places for us to go. Unbelievable!!! Tip: just come to the beach house to take pictures of the sunset.

    (1)

  • Joe R.

    I've got to admit I can't explain the negative reviews here. My wife eat here about once a year when we get to Kauai. Sometimes the food has been ok, but generally that's when I try something that doesn't quite suit my taste. Our last visit (January) was just fantastic. Watermelon salad, poke, steak was done perfect, fish was fantastic. Hostess was warm with the greeting, waiter was knowledgable, oh and the perfect sunset...really hope you will go and have the sublime experience we had.

    (5)

  • Dave F.

    What a disappointing experience! We waited over an hour for our food and the order was wrong. We saved this stop for one of our final nights to enjoy the sunset but it was such a frustrating experience I would not go back. The food was great but hard to enjoy after waiting so long.

    (2)

  • Pamela U.

    Even though this restaurant is quite pricey, it was a perfect start to our honeymoon. The staff sat us at a table on the patio with a panoramic view of the sunset. We ordered the crispy crab-stuffed ahi roll as an appetizer - soooo yummy! The soy-wasabi vinaigrette on top was delicious! For my dinner, I ordered the Wasabi crusted snapper. This too was amazing, but I probably should have gone with a different entree just because I was wasabi-ed out after finishing my meal. My hubby got the macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi. I tried a few bites, and it was fantastic. I also really enjoyed my cocktail called "lava flow." I would definitely recommend the restaurant for the beautiful location, and the delicious food.

    (5)

  • Jean D.

    Horrible service! Was told we would be offered a full menu at the bar. Upon seating at the bar, we asked for a menu along with our drink order. The rude and seemingly arrogant bartender with his long brown hair in a cute little bun never talked to us, never brought us a menu or a set up, never apologized. I had to flag someone down just so we could pay our bill and beat it. The place is loud and dirty, so in the end, he did us a favor. Thanks for helping us find The Dolphin down the road, which was infinitely better.

    (1)

  • Ron B.

    A must go if ever your in Kauai.

    (4)

  • Lori H.

    Waited over an hour after appetizer and still no food. No food was coming our way. The manager said it still wasn't ready. We asked for our check and left. Had two starving older kids. No impressed. The bright spot was the waiter Clyde. He was amazing!!!

    (1)

  • C M.

    View was amazing, food was okay and overpriced. Looked around the restaurant at one point and realized we were only one of two couples under the age of 50. South shore area is in real need of a more current restaurant or two if the Beach House is the best Kauai has to offer. Thought Postcards in Hanalei had much better food for the price.

    (3)

  • Kelli M.

    The food is actualy good. That said, this place is a tourist trap and annoying. You are spending top dollar for food and the sunset view. That is where they should leave it. But no, they have a photographer walking around offering to take your picture like you are on a ride at a theme park. Then another person is walking around with lei's for purchase. Can I get a glow in the dark necklace too? Very tacky. The sunset is nice but if you have stayed on the west side of Maui, you have already seen a much better sunset.

    (3)

  • Season S.

    Amazing! Views are breathtaking, especially at sunset. The manager was Kim d enough to add 3 more to our party and we got a corner view table on the terrace. Everything our party of 6 ordered was delicious! The wasabi crusted mahimahi was amazing. The watermelon salad, and asparagus salad was delicious. This is a must- go spot for anyone visiting Kauai. We always save it for our last night since its so special. Reminds me of a cross between the Chart House and Geoffrey's in Malibu.

    (5)

  • michael m.

    The view was certainly incredible, and if budget isn't of concern this would be a five star place really. The quality of the food and service was nearly perfect, though there would be a bit of room for improvement, though I must say our waiter was professional until he realized that the table he was dealing with likely think Caddy Shack is the best movie on the planet... then he got very casual and approachable in a very good way =) He even went so far as to tell us his and his wife's favorite restaurants which were indeed good recommendations. My recommendation, which others have noted, is to show up early and just enjoy the awesome bar and it's beautiful view. =)

    (3)

  • Bill M.

    The Mai Thai was good. The signature blend coffee was great. I enjoyed The seafood pasta...it was standard but nicely done with good flavor. My wife had a deep sea fish dish that started with an "O" that was very good and was accompanied by a delicious black rice and coconut side that made the meal. Kenyatta was a great waiter. Yes, we waited for 30 minutes after our reservation time to be seated and the meal was overpriced, but the ambience was nice, the food was very good and we are in Hawaii.

    (4)

  • Bob P.

    Got to the restaurant a few minutes late and then decided to take pictures of the sunset. By the time we checked in our window seat was given away but within 20 minutes they had another one....the best table in the house. Food and service was spectacular and the ambiance was amazing. Scallops were cooked perfectly, the seafood penne pasta dish was full of fresh scallops, shrimp and fish of the day. Make sure you try the bananas foster, it's out of this world.

    (5)

  • M D.

    We had lunch here on a Friday. I ordered the fish tacos. They were not what I was used to, living in the Bay Area. I should have asked if a corn tortilla was used. Nope. The two tacos arrived wrapped in a cold, flour tortilla, which had a slight refrigerator-odor taste. There was a big wad of wasabi in the center of each fish taco which really opened up the sinuses. I would say they were average and would be more accurately named "fish wrap." My husband had the fish and chips and didn't really like them. I would say this was our worst dining experience during our week-long stay on Kauai. It's below average.

    (2)

  • Alan F.

    We stayed right next door to the Beach House and walked over at 8:30 since they were open until 10:00 and had plenty of available tables. Well, they told us the kitchen was closed because they close it based on the last reservation time, not their posted hours. We thought that was pretty bogus, so I'm giving them a 2-star "meh" even though we didn't try the food.

    (2)

  • Pamela H.

    Our 2nd time this trip to Kauai, excellent food and service. Eliah the manager took care of an issue that came up involving a gift for our friends and our server Kristi is absolutely the best, we like her as a freind, too!

    (5)

  • Carolyn H.

    My family's experience at The Beach House was fabulous. My father was using a wheelchair and the staff was so kind and thoughtful. Even though we had arrived before the dining room opened, they sat us at the table so my father would not have to wait in the bar area. The Manager, Tim, took charge and made things so easy for us. We had a wonderful table where we could watch the sunset. The food was delicious and the cocktails were tasty. We really appreciated the staff going above and beyond for us. Our evening there was the most enjoyable of our vacation.

    (5)

  • S H.

    We showed up with no reservation and got seated at a table way in the back with almost no view. So we moved to the bar and scored a decent table with full dinner service. We were too late for the sunset but still had a good view of the waves. Drinks were good. We tried the sashimi appetizer. The ahi was cut into really tiny thin squares, like something you could use to tile a shower, but it tasted fine and lasted longer this way. Both fish entree's were perfect: wasabi crusted snapper and macadamia crusted mahimahi. The fish was firm and was grilled to form a light crust. There wasn't really a layer of anything crusted on the snapper, just a nicely browned piece of fish. On Kauaui, I would rank our dinners: Red Salt, Beach House (very close second), Tidepools, Plantation Gardens. These are based primarily on the food. Just under $100 for 2 drinks, 1 app, 2 entrees.

    (5)

  • Kathie M.

    Great place for sunset cocktails and snacks. Our waiter, Peter, was terrific. We will be going there often this week.

    (5)

  • Megan T.

    Like most dinner restaurants with a beautiful sunset view, and terrific food a reservation is suggested. After being satisfied but not thrilled by any meal we had had on our trip we took a suggestion to try the beach house. Called around luch for a reservation and was able to get in. I would stay clear of the calamari, but highly recommend the lobster stuffed crispy roll they have for a appitizer! I ordered the fire-roasted ahi tuna and it was outstanding! My husbands fish was also amazing. I would also suggest the banana macadamia delight for a drink! After finding the place we proceeded to come back several nights on our trip! Now back at home we are craving the beach house food! You will spend about $20 more to eat here for two people, but there is no comparison as far as service, food quality and atmosphere. I recommend making a reservation, go early and check in, have a drink at the bar and before you know it they are walking you to your table! Fantastic service all around! Our favorite restaurant!

    (5)

  • Brent M.

    Great food! For great service ask for Lance, as he is the best server on the island.

    (3)

  • Liz K.

    Do not miss the Beach House for an amazing view of the sunset off the southern coast of Kauai. It's hard to get a dinner reservation, and even better to show up at 4:30 and sit at the bar, which has a full menu and fantastic view of the sunset. Food was very good, albeit pricey.

    (4)

  • Denise A.

    I was honestly surprised to see as many negative reviews as there are here. Perhaps with past great reviews, the popularity of The Beach House has grown, and with that some inconsistency. What I find to be patronizing are reviews w/ comments about "tourists not knowing any better." Evidently, the tourist writing such comments considers him/herself to be less of a malahini than every other tourist, or was unprepared to spend $150 on a meal - either at home or on vacation. It took decades for Hawaii to even find a niche in culinary excellence at any price, and many of us remember when the only good meal in Hawaii was Huli Huli chicken. The Beach House goes down in our restaurant history as our Best Meal Ever! -and my husband and I are 'foodies' and good cooks. Since most of our time has been spent on Maui and the Big Island, and it has been about 4 yrs since we last ate here- the chef or ownership may have changed and it is always a good idea for restaurants to read and make changes that align with reviews. I recommend making your reservations before you leave the mainland and plan on eating here more than once. I had Opah with a Lobster reduction that made me audibly swoon. Our next trip may very well have to be Kauai, and going back to The Beach House will be part of the reason!

    (5)

  • Brandon S.

    My wife found this place that boasted an unbelievable sunset view. We found no dispute there...simply picturesque. Now onto the dining experience. Our server seemed frantic and out of sorts from the get go. Maybe a product of a busy Saturday night, but nothing a seasoned server should be able to handle. So we ordered a bottle of wine. After the usual wait, our server returns to say it will be a little longer wait for our wine. Maybe a backed up bar? Perhaps. So our server finally returns with the wine (white) without a chiller and asks us if we wanted one. Hmm...of course! Who likes to have their bottle sweating on their table? Halfway through the bottle I had to ask again for the chiller. "Would you like to hear about the fish?". Another winner... We order the Kauai grilled fish (Opah). Food comes, looks great and tastes even better. Something missing...oh yeah, the signature side. Maybe the dish was popular that night and they ran out and had to substitute. Ok...but why not inform me? So we flag down the manager and ask if they ran out. "That's not the Kauai grilled fish". After half our dish was gone, we come to find out our server entered the wrong order...which we were eating and had not noticed. Sorry we're not fish connoisseurs...we just expect to be brought the correct dish. The manager (Eric) without hesitation went to work to remedy the situation. He brought out the correct dish within 10 mins. along with a complimentary tasting of wine. THE GOOD: the view from any table and the food. THE BAD: the server (not to be confused with the service), atmosphere (busy and loud at times). The manager certainly saved the evening from being a horrible experience. THE WORST: we liked the first dish better :)

    (3)

  • Kathleen H.

    The food was just OK. The view of the ocean during sunset and the atmosphere is awesome. Service is mediocre, unfortunately, and well, prices are anything but modest. We had a great time here because we were on vacation, but if I were to come back to Kauai, I'd prob opt to pack a sandwich and sit at the beach to watch the sunset rather than order an expensive even over-priced piece of fish "special" from this restaurant. The cocktails are wicked...so, kudos for that.

    (3)

  • Leo M.

    Amazing views, very romantic, but iffy food and service This is one of those restaurants that was a challenge to rate. First the spectacular...the view is truly AMAZING. And it is very romantic. And it had the best drinks we had on Kauai. But the food just doesn't live up to the restaurant's promise. Best was the salad - a plateful of fresh greens and veggies topped with a flavorful piece of Marlin. But even this dish was taken down a notch by the chef's badly overcooking the fish. Everything else was just OK - except a fish dish that was also badly overcooked and the chowder which was just nasty. At the end of the meal the description of the Hawaiian Carrot Cake was just too good to pass up - my wife's favorite dessert with mac nut and pineapple as a bonus! But what arrived was a complete failure. How do you add pineapple to a moist, rich cake and end up with something dry as dust and heavy as a rock? And on what planet is 'Classic Cream Cheese Frosting' sweet and tasteless - the whole point of the frosting is to be tangy enough to balance out the sweetness of the carrots! Lastly, the server was very sweet but completely clueless. Forgivable at a fast casual restaurant but not in a fine dining restaurant.

    (3)

  • Cynthia S.

    Usually places like this don't live up to the hype. At least our experience on July 28, 2011 proved otherwise. The food was very good, however, it was the total experience that made our evening outstanding. We had superb wait staff, including Kirsti, who never rushed us. We were able to soak up the great views and have an enjoyable and well-paced meal. As a point of reference, we are not inexperienced diners. We have enjoyed dining at many of the highest rated restaurants in California, such as the French Laundry and Gary Danko. This is not to compare, since they are in most respects entirely different experiences, but we do know the difference between excellent and poor food and service. Frankly, food can be overshadowed by the quality of service. In our case, the service made the evening especially rewarding. Here are a couple of observations: 1. We had to change nights due to an unexpected emergency room hospital visit. They gave us an equally great table and did everything to accommodate the change. 2. They allowed us the freedom to get up and get our family pictures taken, although it required adjustments by the staff. 3. As I noted, out waitress, Kirsti, was awesome, but also great were the bus staff who never let water or bread diminish. 4. The prices were not shocking -- we are from California, so it's all relative. There were numerous decent mid-priced bottles of wine and cocktail prices were very reasonable. We will definitely return.

    (4)

  • B-ray O.

    On a recent trip to Kauai, we went to the Beach House on our last night. We had a wonderful evening and were impressed by the food and service. Our waiter, Jeff W., was extremely helpful and greatly enhanced our experience. We had a scallop entree and also a fish dish with red curry and some particularly delicious rice. Just before sunset everyone left the restaurant to pose for pictures. We look forward to returning on our next trip to Kauai.

    (5)

  • Stan W.

    Six stars for the view. Maybe a 2.5 for food. Service was good though. Am I glad I went? Sure! Would I go back? No, that won't be necessary. You're paying for the view here, so if you miss the sunset don't bother. The food was just OK and a bit overpriced. I didn't hate the place but I'll be remembering the view and not the food they served me here.

    (3)

  • Michelle S.

    My husband and I went to Maui and Kauai on our honeymoon a couple of weeks ago. We were in Maui first and went to a seaside restaurant there that came highly recommended by several of our friends. We had a wonderful time and the restaurant met all expectations. When we arrived in Kauai a few days later, we were very excited to try The Beach House restaurant because it also came highly recommended by friends and we hoped to have the same wonderful experience. What a disappointment. We made a reservation a few days in advance and they were able to get us in right at sunset, which was great. However, when we arrived at the restaurant, we stood in front of the hostess stand for several minutes while the hostess looked at her chart and ignored us. She didn't acknowledge that we were standing there or anything, she just pretended we were there. When she did finally look up, she didn't apologize or anything and just took our name for the reservation. We gave her our name and she told us to wait in the little waiting area because we would be showed to our table in a minute. After about 10 minutes, we decided to go to the bar because we were tired of standing in the waiting area and being ignored. The bar was packed and I was barely able to get up to order. In fact, a really nice man sitting at the bar with his wife got up from his chair to let me get up to the counter to order (we noticed throughout the evening that the other patrons were very nice...just not the staff!). The bartender was rude and the drinks, pina coladas, were way too sweet and didn't seem to have any alcohol in them. When we were finally showed to our table, we were placed at a tiny one near the kitchen behind a wall. We had told them it was our honeymoon and while I understand that a ton of people probably go there on their honeymoon so they can't give everyone the best table in the house, we definitely got one of the worst. Our waiter did help redeem the experience slightly, but we did wait forever for our food and found all of it to be pretty mediocre and expensive. At one point during the meal, I got up to go to the restroom and when I asked the hostess where it was, she said, without looking up, "behind you to the left, sir" (trust me, there's nothing about my voice or appearance that would make someone mistake me for a man!). When we left, the valet pulled the same stunt as the hostess and ignored us until he was good and ready to get our name. My opinion is that this is a mediocre restaurant that gets a good reputation based almost solely on it's amazing location and view (the view definitely didn't disappoint!). Luckily, I'm married to a funny and easygoing guy so I still managed to have a nice time, but definitely no thanks to the restaurant. If anyone ever asks me for a restaurant recommendation in Kauai, I'll probably tell them how amazing the view is at The Beach House and recommend they bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on the beach at sunset!

    (2)

  • dede w.

    Last night we ate at the Beach House. It was everything I wanted it to be. I am sorry that some others didn't have a good experience because ours was wonderful. From the tropical drinks to start, the appetizer suggestions from our waiter Lance, who was funny and good, the the main course which were also suggestions from Lance and absolutely spectacular. Right now tuna is high lighted because they are running and my husband got sashimi fresh island Ahi that was the best I ever tasted. My entree of macadamia butter local mahi mahi was also the best I ever tasted. wonderful meal, great service, beautiful setting!

    (5)

  • Philip H.

    The Beach House did NOT live up to it's name of being the Best Restaurant in Kauai. Other than the great beachfront view, everything else was below my expectations including the food and service. The service was 1-star, super duper slow. The place was packed, but still no excuses because this is supposed to be the best restaurant in Kauai. Our waitress stopped by about once every 20 minutes to check on us. I was starving. We waited about 1.5 hours for our entrees. Ok, here's the real interesting part. I ordered the ceviche as an appetizer and was really looking forward to it. I love ceviche and this was going to be my first experience in Hawaii having it. It came in the coconut shell as described. A+ for presentation. On to taste. The ceviche was pretty tasteless, so I was utterly disappointed. About halfway through the ceviche, I saw a piece of fish that looked like it had some skin in tact on it. I thought this may be the saving grace, maybe it might have a little extra fish fat on it. I bit in and it turned out to be piece of avocado rind. Gross! Sandy and bitter! I double checked the menu and made sure that the dish did not contain avocado. I was correct. I told our waitress and she said I was wrong and that it was basil! I was pretty horrified and offended at the comment. Correct me if I'm wrong, but ceviche sometimes is prepared with cilantro not basil. And, I know what a sandy and bitter avocado rind tastes like! She took the avocado rind to be inspected in brighter light and low and behold I was correct. She came back, told me I was correct, then awkwardly asked me if I was okay continuing to eat the dish or if I wanted something else. My palate was not only disappointed but severely ruined at that point by the avocado rind, so I found it highly insensitive that a waitress of the best restaurant on the island would not accommodate me more by taking the dish away and offering to take it off the bill. The manager eventually came, apologized, and took it off the bill, so I felt more peace after that. For the main dish, our waitress recommended the grey snapper, which she said had the same taste and texture of red snapper. Inaccurate, it felt it was more like overcooked trout, none of the beautiful and awesome texture and taste of red snapper. A very disappointing $30+ dish. If you aren't as picky and anal about seafood preparation as I am, and if you want to entertain a few friend with an oceanfront view, then your are stuck with this place. Afterwards, I heard that the executive chef and head waiter had left recently due to issues with the owner. Makes sense now!

    (1)

  • Alex D.

    initially we decided to go here compared to Merriman's based on Yelp reviews. Had a drink and left. Poor service at the bar and watered down drinks. We did not eat here so cannot rate food. First impressions are worth their weight in gold. Don't go here except for the view and a soda.

    (2)

  • Jessica Y.

    Sunset view is to die for and makes the prices worth it. Food is good. Drinks not so much. Be prepared for valet parking and be sure to make reservations before you come to Kauai. Mac nut buttered Mahi Mahi was out of this world. We would come back if we come back to Kauai.

    (4)

  • RJ P.

    Don't waste your time or money. Enjoy 10x better food, service & beverages at Roy's Bar...so much better.

    (1)

  • stacey t.

    If you have to have an ocean view for dinner, then this is probably one of the best places. Just get ready for the chaos once you step in. This place tries to squeeze so many people in for sunset, that I can't recommend going here to eat if what you are after is a nice dinner with good food. Once we got our food, it was good, but I would recommend Plantation Garden or Tidepools over this place.

    (2)

  • Megan M.

    I think this was our favorite restaurant from our entire trip. We ate here twice while in Poipu, I think the convenience factor played a part (our condo was right next door). The view is simply perfect to watch the sunset. If only the damn clouds hadn't ruined it--every single night...that's another story. It's so fun to come over to the lawn of the Beach House before dinner, sit outside, watch the surfers and snorklers, and then head in to eat. If you make reservations early enough, you can request a table by the open windows, we had a booth the first time we visited, which was ideal. The 2nd time we were at a table near the bar, which wasn't nearly as nice. We had the ahi appetizer both times, it was incredible. We also tried the beef lettuce wraps, which were good, and the ahi taster, which was good...caesar salad was good as well. For entrees, we had the Kauai Duet, Wasabi Crusted Snapper, Seafood & Penne Pasta, and I forget the last one...but all were terrific. Dessert we had the Molten Chocolate Desire, it was amazing. We will definitely return, if we ever get back to Kauai (it takes us 12 hours to get there...).

    (4)

  • Godfrey S.

    I have been here once (March 2010). This is a very hyped venue. Why I don't know. The place is noisy, the servers overwrought & hyper, & the prices too high. The food is very average. Save yourself a lot of bucks & eat elsewhere. BTW, the view is nice.

    (3)

  • Jodie P.

    This is an amazing restaurant. We have been to Kauai several times and it's always on our "to do" list. The setting is beautiful... there is not a bad seat in the house. The food is amazing. I have never been dissapointed. The mai tais and wine selection are great. Our faves: the crabcakes, the macadamia mahi mahi, the fire roasted ahi and the scallops. All of the desserts are great. Don't get the ceviche..maybe i got a bad batch, but there was barely any seafood in it. Make sure to book way in advance!

    (5)

  • Franci G.

    So the location is great, beautiful restaurant, best sunset view while dinning probably anywhere I've seen. Super romantic for a honeymoon kind of dinner. The bad part, well the food was just all right. My husband didn't care for the ahi...it was cooked? And the watermelon salad...my husband said I make a better one at home for sure. I agree. I just wish the food was better because everything else was sooo nice!

    (3)

  • Clair C.

    A client recommended that we go to their favorite, Beach House, for the sunset and dinner. We were able to get reservations at 8:15 on Valentines Day on short notice. Well past sunset, the place was still full and our window-wall table offered a great view of the ocean. Our entrees, a lobster crusted local fish and a roasted beet dish (multiple types of beet, panko-crusted asparagus, black rice cooked in coconut milk plus a green papaya mango slaw) plus a side order of lobster, were superb. Finished the dinner with (part of) a piece of a wonderful carrot cake with pineapple. The service was friendly and attentive. Everyone around us appeared to be enjoying themselves. We highly recommend Beach House and will go back whenever we are on Kauai. Don't get hung up on the sunset. The food, service and view are exceptional on their own. We went back for lunch the next day and were equally pleased. Prices were actually a bit lower than other places in the area. Chef willingly substituted Ahi for the chicken in a mango wrap and sent out a pineapple tarter sauce in case the mango chutney was too strong for the fish. Excellent!

    (5)

  • Dave C.

    5 star location with 3.5 star food makes this a 4 star restaurant. Most food was decent but not memorable. Butter Macadamia nut Mahi Mahi was awesome though. Speciality martinis were good too!

    (4)

  • Ilyana S.

    We have been coming to Kauai and The Beach House for over ten years now. We usually eat at the restaurant 2-4 times during our stay on the south side of the island and have also had good experiences at the restaurant. This year, we ate there twice. The first night we had drinks and appetizers and overall it was good. We had the watermelon salad and the asparagus salad, two beers (Kona Wailua Wheat--really nice beer), and a martini. Total price with tip: $62 and change. The second night we took two kids with us and it was not a very good experience. The server seemed to forget about us and I had to ask her three times for a straw. She was nice, but did not provide the service we are usually used to here. We started with appetizers, the watermelon salad and calamari. The salad was way overdressed and the calamari too chewy. The Wailua Wheat beer was still good though. My wife ordered another martini, which was good, but for $13 I would expect the glass to be close to full and not just over half full. For dinner we had the wasabi crusted fish and the tenderloin. My wife looks forward all year to the wasabi crusted fish and it has always been very good. Unfortunately, not this year. The fish was undercooked, the wasabi sauce was very bland, and the rice was forgetful. The tenderloin was a bad piece of meat with a lot of gristle and sure not worth $40. For desert we had the molten chocolate cake, which was very good, but they are now serving it on a plate with ice cream, which makes no sense. Very difficult to eat and not a smart plating idea. Total price with tip: $200 and change. Way overpriced and very disappointed especially since we have been repeat customers for over ten years. We read that the restaurant recently lost the executive chef and the head waiter. Hopefully this was just an off night for them and not a result of losing two key personnel. We will go back, but we will also be looking at Merrimans in the Kukui'ula shopping mall. We ate there in September 2010 and it was wonderful.

    (2)

  • Debbie M.

    We went on an all girls trip to Hawaii- August '09. My friend made a reservation 5 months before we were to arrive for a window seat at sunset. I though she was nuts. I must say Thank You to Sheri- because the view was stunning. Knowing her she probably but a call into heaven to make sure the sunset was at its best that evening. The food was wonderful as the service. I do not remember what everyone orderd, but I had the watermelon salad- which I highly remommend and the sea scallops...which were divine!! We also share two desserts, the bana foster & a molten chocolate cake. Bother were good. The only thing I did not care for was my mojito...it didn't taste right...but they brought me another drink, which was very good, but I cannot remember what it was. My friend receintly (Oct '10) ate there on her honeymoon & told me that even though they did not have a reservation & could not get a window seat, the view was beautiful at sunset and that her ono was amazing.

    (5)

  • Stephanie J.

    This is a "must do" if you are visiting Kauai, but now having done it twice, I don't think I need to do it again. Certainly, the sunset views are fabulous, but the place is a zoo around sunset and expect to stand at the bar, if you are lucky enough to find a bit of space to do so. The Tikitini, which is one of their signature drinks, was delicious, but weak, as were their other drinks. Service was a little slow, even though we were eating after the big sunset rush. The food for our party of 4 was generally very good and the presentation was excellent. I was a little disappointed that the "rare" ahi wasn't quite rare, and one of my dinner companions was dismayed with a less-than-crisp caesar salad, but otherwise, the food lived up to our expectations. Expect to pay $30 - $40 per entree. If you go, make reservations days in advance so you can enjoy the sunset from your table.

    (3)

  • Ted C.

    Probably the most amazing sunset in poipu, 5 stars on the view alone. However, must have caught the kitchen on an off night. Our appetizers were pretty good, esp. the crispy ahi roll, but the entrees were disappointing, the miso marinated Ono was way overcooked(Ono prob not the best fish for miso fish), the seared ahi was not bad, but seems every restaurant in the world does some version of this and frankly for it's price, it was not all that exciting. The wait staff was professional and everything beside the food today was excellent. This is our 5th time to the Beach House, the food has been excellent in the past, as I've said, must have been an off night.

    (3)

  • Rick K.

    I had dinner with my wife and 3 kids. I was slightly concerned about bringing kids to this restaurant but was pleasantly surprised at how welcoming they were. The food was spectacular. We started with an amazing poke, followed by a corn bisque that was out of this world. My wife and I had the wasabi encrusted red snapper and it was so moist and incredibly rich. The setting was beautiful so bring your camera. Finally, to top things off the GM Tim stopped by a couple times to make sure we were happy. At the end, he came by to ensure we enjoyed our experience and asked us if we would come back before we left. He instantly made reservations for us and reserved one of their top tables with a view. If you want an amazing night out with your family, don't look any further. We can't wait to end our trip there.

    (5)

  • David M.

    LOCATION - The strength of The Beach House is it's location. It sits on the water facing west. You have a picture postcard view of the ocean, surfers and miles of shoreline. The restaurant is well designed so all tables face west. There are three rows of tables, one along the water, one behind these and another row on an elevated area behind these. We were in this last row, although I made sunset reservations a month in advance, seating is assigned when you arrive and all the "good" tables were taken. My wife and I actually preferred sitting in the rear row of tables, the front tables looked like they got too much sun and were hot. I do not think there is a bad seat in this place. SERVICE - The service through the evening met my expectations for the most part. Nothing too over the top great, but no what I would expect. If I got up from my seat, someone apparently came by each time to re-fold my napkin. The restaurant has people to take your picture at sunset and sell lei's. You literally walk through the restaurant and onto their small grass terrace along the water and your picture is taken. There is no obligation, and the cost is $20 per photo. A bit steep, but having a professional photographer take a photo (with the sun behind you) and have it come out great was well worth it to me. I was a bit disappointed when we came back from our photo session (gone about 10 minutes) and found soup and salad just sitting on the table. The restaurant has the photos taken (I paid them and not the photographer) so I was surprised that our soup and salad was not coordinated. Very low class. My other disappointment with service was at the end of the night. We were waiting for the check, and our server told us that there was a problem with our photo, they were trying to print it or something. She said it would be ready soon. After waiting a while more, my wife and I went to the front, to ask for the check and pay. Our server came up and apologized and checked and said they were printing it right then. After about another 5 minutes, she finally came out with our picture and apologized that there were some new photo people being broken in. The right thing to do would have been to take the photo charge off of our bill, have us pay, and comp the photo if we decided to wait around for it. It may seem minor, but this episode really rubbed me the wrong way. FOOD - My wife had a green salad, very typical. I had their seafood corn chowder, and it was excellent. It was loaded with bits of tasty fresh fish and probably was the best soup I have ever eaten. For dinner, my wife had the filet mignon and I had the Kauai Duo, seared scallops and fresh fish of the day topped with crabmeat. The filet was nothing special, it was good but I was surprised to learn it was from New Zealand. Hawaii does have it's own beef and I enjoy eating locally obtained food. My scallops were seared and topped with fish eggs (very good). I did pull some of the crabmeat off of my fish and had the fish a la carte. I was surprised to find the fish was rather dry without the crabmeat added in. All of this was in a spicy type sauce and included a risotto with edamame in it. Overall, I have been in other, less expensive restaurants in Kauai and had better fish. Still, my fish was not too bad but I did feel the price overall was high for the small portions you get. Be sure to eat a salad or soup with your meal or you may be hungry. DESSERT - We had two desserts, mango crème brule and their signature chocolate molten cake. The crème brule was very standard (it is a basic dessert). The mango flavoring was not overwhelming which was good. It would have been nice to place sliced mangos on top of the crème brule, instead they just put a small drizzle of mango sauce on the side of the plate. The chocolate molten cake is basically a fresh baked brownie topped with ice cream. The brownie had been overdone and tasted like dry cake. Our server warned us that it was very rich, but it was far from rich. It was topped with Tahitian vanilla ice cream that was quite good. WINE - They have a very nice wine selection, one of the best on the island. Our server was very knowledgeable about what was offered. I ended up with a by the glass selection. I was surprised to be served my wine in a cheap glass worthy of a Denny's "burgundy" wine on tap. Really, it was an insult to pay $11 for a glass of "California Coast" pinot and be served it in cheap glassware. I did notice if you ordered by the bottle, they brought out the Riedel stemware. Their markup on wine also seemed higher than normal, but I am comparing this to Los Angeles and this may be typical here. OVERALL: Go to the bar, order appetizers and drinks and enjoy the sunset. Skip dinner. Our meal cost about $200 and was not worth it for what we got. This place is rated best in Kauai (by who?). I had several better meals on the island. Do not waste your money here.

    (2)

  • Beth T.

    Maybe I'm used to paying SF restaurant prices, but I didn't think the Beach House was overpriced. The food was fresh and tasty (scallops for him, grilled ono for me) and I really enjoyed my top shelf Mai Tai, which was tacky and touristy and huge and delicious. As others mention, the view is priceless - really, that's what you're paying for, and I thought it was a nice way to start a meal. We made reservations for around 6:45 p.m. and the timing was just right for sunset. One small criticism: If you sit inside, further away from the patio/open air area, it's pretty dark inside the restaurant. We had a candle on our table and really, I didn't see any other overhead lights. Nice for ambiance, but it was almost too dark in there.

    (4)

  • Tim L.

    So this place is on the south side of the island and some have proclaimed best place for a nice dinner. The location and scenery definitely hit the spot, right off the beach and perfect for watching sunsets. Too bad I got there a bit late so it sunset wouldn't matter. I ordered the scallops with saffron and bok choy. They were very delicious, but only 4 scallops, boo. I could use more. My gf tried the grilled ahi and that was pretty good too. This place is at best considered "GOOD" but nothing more than that. Unless you're looking for a romantic setting, I think I'd rather go to Roy's instead. They have a $3 valet service, which I probably recommend doing since the street parking is quite difficult and $3 isn't that bad.

    (3)

  • Carla B.

    Three stars for the setting, practically on the waves of the ocean. The food, except for the bread, was mediocre at best. How can every restaurant in Kauai ruin a beautiful piece of fresh fish ? At $32 for an entree, I think that one is entitled to expect something out of the ordinary - the Beach House failed to deliver, offering a dried out, overcooked hunk of fish (artfully displayed).

    (3)

  • Mike W.

    Amazing food with a world class view. A modern and clean version of a beach house. I highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Mr. Y.

    I would recommend this place to every couple vacationing on Kauai. It is a little pricey, but worth every penny you pay. Beautiful view, friendly people, every dish we ate was a true work of art. I especially enjoyed the seafood penne and my girlfriends mahi mahi was excellent as well. We will go back next trip to the island.

    (5)

  • Thomas D.

    This place is special. It has the best view anywhere, especially dinner here watching the sunset? Are you kidding me?! The appetizers and the salads are very good. There entrees are also delicious. The pork tenderloin and the filet mignon are my two favorites. But my FAVORITE thing hands down is the BANANAS FOSTER! It's one of the best desserts I have ever had, and trust me, I've had a lot. If you go there, don't miss out on the bananas foster. It is phenomenal!

    (5)

  • Joe O.

    Awesome view and great food. My wife and I both enjoyed the mussel appatizer. She had the scallops and I had the steak. Both were excellent. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Tom C.

    We had a really great dinner at the Beach House ... we were treated to a fantastic sunset view and we had the good fortune to see a puppy monk seal beach itself right on the sand underneath the balcony. For the first half of our dinner, we would periodically see the seal flip itself around like someone who doesn't want to get out of bed in the morning. It was awesome & we got great pics. So the ambience is the draw. The food was by no means bad (I had grilled pork chops & mashed potatoes that were very tasty), but you go for the sunset & location (right on the water, facing west). Here's a tip. Eat an early lunch or skip lunch and show up to the Beach House at 5:15ish. Sit down outside (where most people do drinks/apps) and have a full meal and watch the sunset. That's what we did, and it was a nice experience.

    (4)

  • Noelle M.

    Awesome Mojito. Yummy appetizers. Great View. (open air, right on the water! sunsets are TO DIE FOR) Really, in Hawaii...it is that simple. (ps- cannot WAIT to go back!)

    (4)

  • Austin R.

    We ate at The Beach House Restaurant on our last evening in Kauai hoping for a very romantic evening with a wonderful view of the sunset. To be sure we would get a good view of the scenery we called in our reservation a full 2 months in advance and the woman assured us since we made the reservations so early we would get the first row seats right by the open air windows. To be sure we called and confirmed 2 weeks before our reservation date and were again assured of our prime seating. We arrived at the restaurant for our reservation at 6pm and was greeted by a nice hostess who to our dismay promptly sat us in the 2nd row. While still a good view of the beach we had an even better view of the people sitting in the 1st row in front of us. We asked the hostess regarding our lack of promised prime seating and explained that all other seats were taken and this was the best they could do and our options were to either sit at the designated 2nd row table or wait until someone in the 1st row finished their meal and left which could take up to an hour, instead I opted for option 3 which was to ask to speak to the manager. A tall gentleman named Tim introduced himself as the general manager and listened as I regaled him of a tale of sadness and disappointment. Tim explained to me that seating in his establishment is not based on how far in advance you make the reservation but first-come-first-served for the time block. Basically if you make your reservation for 6pm and show up before all other 6pm'ers you will get the best seat in the house. After I expressed my unhappiness with the situation Tim offered to search for possible open tables that may better fit our desired seating and in the end was able to save the day by removing a "Reserved" sign from a table in the 1st row. The service by our wait staff and the general manager Tim was exemplary as he listened to our concerns and was very accommodating. He made us feel that our concerns were important to him and he went above and beyond to find a resolution that satisfied us. As for the food I had one of the specials the peppercorn strip steak which was seasoned very well and my girlfriend had the scallops which she enjoyed and if you value your sweet tooth I would recommend the banana fosters which was incredible. The view was amazing, our server Lance offered to take our photo with the sunset and overall the experience was very nice and a very romantic setting. Even though we had a slight wrinkle in our romantic evening I would definitely go there again. But I would ask The Beach House to instruct the person taking reservations to explain your policies and not promise prime seating as it will only lead to future disappointment in your customers.

    (4)

  • Alice S.

    Have been here many times. Our favorite thing is to have pupus and a drink at the counter in the bar, then stagger outside for the sunset. The bread is wonderful, as are pupus that include fried calamari, seafood chowder and poke.

    (5)

  • Mij Y.

    Service was horrible. Food was decent. Our apps came out right away but out entrees took over an our after that. Our waiter would disappear and the bus boy would come to help us. We had to flag people for drinks and when our waiter brought them, he proceeded to spill them on us. To wrap up the night. We paid the bill and left an undeserved 20% tip. As we are about to go to the car the waiter and manager run up to us. The waiter opens the bill folder and shows us the tip.... Not understanding what was going on I asked him what was wrong. He then accused me of not paying the bill and only paying 20% of it. I now realized this guy was soo stoned out of his mind that he didn't even remember taking the paid check from me and bringing me the change. After trying to explain to him that he was holding his tip and the bill was paid, he then turned to my wife and asked. Did he really pay. Never again. No apology from him or the manager after insulting me. The bus boy was great though.... *** The day after my experience, and the day after I wrote this, we did receive a call from the manager apologizing for the experience and offering us drinks and appetizers. However we had chosen the location as our last night on the island and were in the process of leaving. The effort was appreciated

    (1)

  • Nina B.

    Forget about the best restaurant view in all of Kauai, the friendly Aloha, and charming smiles of the staff; I'm all about the food. I have dined at Michelin star restaurants from Washington DC to Berlin, Germany. The food at The Beach House was absolutely a 10. You would be making a mistake if you didn't try the wasabi crusted snapper. It had perfectly combined flavors of sweet and hot and was oozing with flavor, I still can taste it in my mouth. In fact the whole meal remains on my palette and in my opinion when you remember the taste for a long time, they have done their job! After trying almost every restaurant at the Hyatt I have to say they were good but didn't quite measure up to The Beach House. An exquisite meal! Oh ya, and a great view too.

    (5)

  • Kelly M.

    THE ABSOLUTE BEST DINING EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!!! We arrived early and had drinks in the bar. We took our beverage out to their outdoor seating area and enjoyed breathtaking ocean views. After taking in the stunning scenery, we then were seated at a table where we had a great view of the beach. I have food allergies, so the chef made me a special dish. The entire staff was AMAZING in making sure I was taken care of!! My husband ordered a "normal" dish. We asked the chef for a wine pairing recommendation and he was spot on!!! EVERYTHING about this experience was INCREDIBLE!!! Only downside: I don't live in Hawaii, so I have to live with this amazing memory and can't go back to them frequently. If you're in Kauai, The Beach House is an absolute MUST!!!! (but make a reservation - they fill up!!)

    (5)

  • Romelyn D.

    I actually had a really good experience here. Went once with my hubby for Valentines Day. The service was good, food was good, only thing the server forgot to bring our bottle of wine...but that was a small snafu. We had a great evening. Based on my experience I'd go back.

    (4)

  • Yang H.

    I think I am a really nice person to give this restaurant A star. This restaurant is the worst restaurant I've ever been to. I don't know why people are still going. The food EKKKKKKKKK. and the price is really high. Don't ever go to this restaurant !!!!!!

    (1)

  • Blaire P.

    We were on the island for a friend's wedding and my husband arranged for our friends to all have dinner to celebrate for my birthday. It was a huge surprise. We had to chase down our server regularly. We resorted to ordering bottles of wine and champagne. When my husband complained the second time to the manager, he was "cut off" told he was drunk. Ticked off was more like it. I used to enjoy this restaurant, but their constant pandering to the reviewers has kept them going but I would recommend going to the Hyatt or Roys. The food will be excellent and the service much better.

    (1)

  • Jennifer S.

    This restaurant was the highlight of our trip to Kauai. The view is absolutely breathtaking and spectacular, and the food that they serve is just as amazing. We had a lillokoi beurre blanc over the fresh catch of the day that was to die for. My friend in Seattle had told me specifically to come to the Beach House, just fot the molten lava chocolate cake, and she was right. It was divine. Our server, Nina, was adorable and made the experience all the more special. She was very attentive, personable, and invested in making our experience a memorable one.

    (5)

  • Deb R.

    This was the most expensive, and the best, restaurant in our two weeks on Kauai. The restaurant is located on a small spit of land on the ocean, so there is a 180 degree ocean view. We planned our reservations for sunset and were given a table looking right over the sunset. A bonus was watching a man on his knees proposing to his girlfriend at sunset - the restaurant clientele and servers all applauded. Our server was friendly, helpful and relaxed. Drinks were excellent as was food. I would say that the ahi poke appetizer was the most unusual and delicious but all was good. Very high prices even for Kauai, a definite splurge.

    (5)

  • Sandi G.

    We stayed on the north side of the island but took the drive south to try this restaurant out. We had a table by the ocean and the view of the sunset was beautiful. The Tikitini drink, a coconut martini, was really good. We also tried the peach mojito. As an appetizer, we had the asian steak lettuce wraps. It was spicy but delicious. My husband is gluten free and the waitress was incredibly thoughtful to make sure everything he had was safe to eat. She really went out of her way. We both had fish, which was cooked to perfection. This was by far the best meal on the island for us.

    (4)

  • David W.

    Seafood corn chowder had an interesting metallic-y(fishy?) taste when it hit the back of my tongue. On the other hand, I really liked the macadamia buttered mahi mahi. The fish was flaky, and the sauce was nice and buttery like it sounds. The view is really nice, and it is a bit pricy, but worth going at least once.

    (4)

  • Bill F.

    The WORST meal I've had in years...maybe decades. Poor service would have been an improvement and merely grossly mediocre food would have been much welcome. We waited One Hour and Forty Minutes from appetizers to main course. We asked several times where our food was and were given lame excuses each time. When the food finally arrived - after the manager visited the table twice - it was clear that it had been sitting for a year or two waiting for somebody who actually knew what he was doing to realize that it was food for a table, rather than decorations to be stared at by the wait staff. After this Einstein of the restaurant business figured out that the food should indeed be served, another staff member probably had the sense to see if it was hot, and when he or she realized it was stone cold, stuck it under some heat lamps. This indeed warmed the food, but it also dried it out and rendered it inedible. Believe it or not, things went down hill from here..... I would never return and would never recommend this dump to a friend...

    (1)

  • Dawn M.

    Highly recommend. All the tables are inside, but it is an open air restaurant with easy, quick access to the lawn and water for good views and photos. You have to make reservations well ahead of time for sunset (highly recommend for sunset over any other spot on Kauai). We made ours a few weeks before arriving. The service was great, although we were slightly annoyed by how much the server was trying to "upsell" us. Still a must for your trip. Molten Chocolate Cake is famous.

    (4)

  • Jeff L.

    Typical tourist restaurant. Great view, high prices, average food. Yes, the view is beautiful. No, I wouldn't come here again.

    (3)

  • Duncan M.

    my sister-in-law got married at this location and i was a bit hesitant about the food based on the reviews here so it was a pleasant surprise when all the dishes i tasted where tasty and well cooked. as it was a wedding the menu had a limited choice, prawn appetizers, caesar salad and a choice of filet mignon, cashew crusted mahi-mahi and a grilled chicken. the prawn cocktail was really something else - i was expecting the typical chilled prawns and cocktail sauce, but these were grilled in spices prior to chilling and were delicious without the dipping sauce. my wife and i decided to order the mahi-mahi and the filet and share our dishes. both were quite well done, the filet was cooked well and tasty though a bit large and fatty for what one considers a typical filet. i also prefer my steak to be sans-sauces or gravy; it didn't ruin the dish by any means just a personal preference. the mashed potatoes it came with were tasty and had a nice consistency as well. the mahi-mahi was cooked perfectly and the peanut based sauce wasn't too heavy allowing the natural flavors of the fish to come through. service was exemplary, perhaps due to it being a wedding, but the staff were very friendly and attentive throughout the evening. i'd say my only disappointment was the cocktails, they were bland and watered down, though our server made an amazing recommendation for a beer the name of which escapes me now, but i want to say it was a kona wailua wheat ale. the beach house is definitely a pricey option but for a nice night out in poipu you'll get food and price on par with roy's, but a much better view.

    (4)

  • Linda S.

    Had dinner here with my friend and her new husband, wow it was so nice, the sunset was so nice, the restaurant sits so close to the ocean you can hear the waves. The food was amazing and the service was top notch. If you go early you can see the local surfers, so skilled. It was a night to remember. Very romantic.

    (5)

  • Melissa K.

    We had sunset dinner reservations here during our honeymoon. The hotel we stayed at recommended the restaurant and it was definitely worth it! The food was incredible, the view was amazing, and the service was excellent. It was a very busy Friday night with a wedding that had just taken place, but all our our orders came out quickly. We both had fish that was terrific. It was so nice that this isn't a restaurant that relies solely on its location, but provides quality service and excellent food.

    (5)

  • James G.

    My wife would give this place a 5 because of its romantic nature, however I give it a 4 for the dent in my wallet afterwards. Great place to experience at least once while in Kauai. One of the best views on the island. We had 6:30pm reservations. The doors open up to a grassy area to view the sunset. Food was great but you're definitely paying for the experience.

    (4)

  • Cathy W.

    OK... This is my first review on Yelp but after all of the negative reviews of the Beachhouse I just had to participate. I made reservations a couple months before... and it was a Monday night in October for my husbands birthday. But after reading the reviews on Yelp we were having second thoughts so we consulted with our cousins who have lived in Koloa for 15 years and they said by all means keep your reservation and we are SO glad we did! Awesome table.... took turns taking pictures of the couple next to us as the sun set... Best part was the macadamia nut butter crusted Mahi Mahi... next favorite was the watermelon salad... and our waiter was excellent... don't remember his name but he was originally from Cayucos, CA... and yes the espresso martini was the perfect end end to a wonderful evening.... the view and sunset were awesome... make your reservations as far ahead as possible... it's definitely expensive but worth it!

    (5)

  • Natasha L.

    I would agree with the review that said the best way to experience The Beach House is to get there early and stick to a few drinks and appies. Even with the appie though, be selective. We ordered the shitake crusted mussels, a simple green salad and the ahi caesar salad to start. Mussels were sitting in buerre blanc sauce (like half of their menu which I is really why I was not into the food here - it just covers the taste of the ingredients and it's the same sauce), they were overcooked and you could definitely tell they were frozen. Lack of balance in all the flavors across the board except my main dish saved it a bit. The two salads were ok, but the simple green salad was way overdressed and just didn't have any depth of flavor. Main dishes were mahi mahi in a buerre blanc (blah) and the grilled fish of the day (ono) over cous cous with a basil pesto and shrimp and tomato salsa. The grilled fish was pretty good, but the mixture of flavors, etc just wasn't what I would put together. Most of the staff was really nice. View is quite nice. All around, I would say if you are on the island and want a nice romantic dinner, it's a good place to share a dessert or appies and a drink, but I wouldn't blow your money on a full meal here.

    (2)

  • Casey N.

    This was a mixed bag for us, and I kick myself for not correcting the problem at the beginning of our meal. Had I or my husband just handled our frustration with the proper staff members, this place would have received more stars. We found the food to be fantastic. We made reservations for 8 PM on Saturday night (I know... too late for the sunset, but several people recommended the restaurant nonetheless) after a day of kayaking and hiking. I was immediately put off by a couple of things. The ladies at the host desk were chatting among themselves when we walked up and decided to keep chatting until they were finished before acknowledging us, while we waited awkwardly. We were told to wait in the bar area for about 15 minutes, so we sat at the bar. Again, we felt pretty ignored by the bartender (there were a few bartenders working and plenty of available seats at the bar.) We ordered our drinks from him and waited and waited while he chatted with the bar backs and other servers. When the hostess came in to seat us, we flagged the bartender down again to let him know that we were going to our table and to cancel the drink order. He said that he would have a woman "whip those mai tais up right now" for us, and we declined saying that we were being escorted to our table. He insisted, and the bartender to whom he was referring quickly made our drinks, we had to pay for them (they don't transfer the tab to the table) and then we all needed to carry our drinks to the dinner table while the hostess waited through this whole deal. Very strange. We were then seated at the table that is directly outside the kitchen where servers are going in and out of constantly. We weren't sitting even remotely near the beautiful windows overlooking the beach and ocean. A couple of us faced in that direction, but the other two of us faced the kitchen door. That's when we should have asked to wait longer for a table at the window or close to the windows (several parties were leaving as we were being seated), but we did not. Instead, we just tried to enjoy each other's company and make light of our location. Our server was personable and attentive, and explained the dishes very well. He was patient, answered our questions and made suggestions. We had FABULOUS meals. My husband and I split the mahi mahi with macadamia nut butter sauce. One of my daughters had the tenderloin filet, pricey but incredibly delicious. The other had a mongchong fish (as I recall) in a mediterranean preparation. All the vegetables/sides were flavorful and perfectly prepared. We finished the night with banana foster, ample for at least four people to share. Really a delectable meal all the way around. Even though we had a great meal, we were all a bit annoyed by our placement at the table. Since it was late in the evening, there were many tables that came available soon after we were seated. Next time, we'll ask for a better table.

    (3)

  • Martine M.

    The Beach House has an excellent menu, excellent service and an incredible view! Loved it!!

    (5)

  • Bernadette S.

    The best thing about the Beach House restaurant is the views. Bring your camera for some of the best sunsets anywhere. The food is very good and worth a second trip. But it is not great. I also find the prices way over the top. I spent double here what I spent at Jossilens or Roys which are also in the Poipu area of Kauai.. But for romance and fine dinning, The beach house is it. BTW, make reservations several days in advance.

    (3)

  • Jennifer P.

    -Reasonably priced drinks. Under $10 for martinis and cocktails at a beachfront Kauai restaurant-are you kidding? -Good service -We got the macadamian mahi mahi and ono with shrimp, both were tasty and only 30 bucks a piece -Great ambiance, gave 4 stars b

    (4)

  • sean o.

    They best way to experience the beach house - get there around 4pm and enjoy a few reasonably priced beverages at the bar, and settle in to enjoy sunset with a few appetizers. Amazing location, consistent service, and good food.

    (4)

  • Sophia Y.

    Proclaimed by many as the best on the island, I don't think so and am sad for the island if this is so many of our dishes were way too salty - the soup, the fish, the mashed potatoes my husband had the scallops and saffron pilaf and loved it i thought they were stingy with the saffron some woman came around selling leis, felt tacky... cheap at such a high end restaurant great view, though we couldn't get reservations for sunset someone said if you want to do sunset and they are booked, come early, do appetizers..

    (4)

  • Steve C.

    Location, Location, Location.....what a beautiful place to see a sunset. Made a reservation at this restaurant based on a recommendation, we received from someone sitting next to us on a recent flight in Calif. They were spot-on about the location. Unfortunately, the food was so-so. Ordered the Crispy Crab Ahi roll appetizer which was good, a Blackened Ahi Ceasar salad. The blackened Ani was fabulous....wish they had this as a separate entree on the menu by itself. Unfortunately, the Ceesar salad itself had little flavor. For dinner we ordered the Macademia Crusted Hawaiian Fresh Catch and the Center Cut boneless porkchops. The fish had a good crust, but the rest of the entree was just ok, definitely not worth the market price. The porkchops presentation w/ bokchoy was nice, the chops were moist & tender, but the apple sauce was just too sweet and the chops themselves lacked flavor. Would recommend trying something else to others. In my opinion the best porkchops are still the ones at Wente's vineyard in Livermore. In summary, great views being next to the ocean, just wish the food was a little better.

    (3)

  • Mark W.

    Anyone who gives this place less than 5 stars is an idiot. My wife and I dined here and had two of the best fish entrees we have ever had. We also had the Ahi appetizer and it was ridiculous. The Hawaiin carrot cake was also great, and we added a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This is the best restaurant on Kauai.

    (5)

  • valerie E.

    Beautiful location, excellent food and reservations a must. Would have given it 5 stars but the dining tables located in the bar where we were seated included several drunk women standing in the open door which is where our table was located and they got very rude when we asked them to please move as dinner guests we too would like to enjoy the sunset! I would recommend coming for the sunset and enjoying a drink and appetizer at the bar and then having dinner (not a table in the bar) after the sun goes down which sends the drinking crowd out thus quieting down a bit. Food really is incredible and appreciated the $3 valet parking.

    (4)

  • scott P.

    Nice spot - excellent view of the sunset, lots of beach activity as well, waited a long time for our seats, but that was OK they had a jewelry shop next door to play at while we waited. The appettizers, salads (do not order the watermelon salad - blech) and fish were fair to good, nothing jumped off the plate and said it was excellent, very busy and service was good just busy busy at this place - felt like a number.

    (3)

  • Dana B.

    My husband and I our on our honeymoon and had dinner at the Beach house last night. We were so impressed with the view, the food and the service. The location is absolutely stunning! We were fortunate to have reservations that allowed us to watch the sunset over the ocean! I would highly recommend reservations between 5:30 and 6. We enjoyed our appetizers the crispy crab stuffed ahi roll was amazing!!! We also enjoyed the seafood corn chowder! My husband and I both ordered the roasted duck for dinner and it was sooo delicious! We capped off with the bananas foster for him and the molten chocolate desire for me! Both were awesome. The best part of our night was meeting our waitress Kirsti, easily the best server we've ever had. We felt like she was our friend, suggesting places to go see and things to do. She was pleasant, attentive and just a cool person. We are so glad to have met her...and to have eatten at the beach house.

    (5)

  • Emily Y.

    Our favorite restaurant on Kauai. It is not inexpensive, but it's about what you'd expect to pay for really fresh sea food, fine dining, in the midst of lots of vacationers. We liked it so much that we went twice while on vacation. Make reservations a couple days in advance to get the time that you want, and to get a good seat. Our preference was to make the reservation just after sunset, so that we could sit on the lawn and watch the sun set. There were 4 in our party, and on both nights, we all loved everything that we ordered. Some of what we sampled: crab stuffed ahi roll; grilled Ono on tomato florentine; fire roasted ahi; wasabi crusted machun; chocolate soufle; banana fosters; coconut chiffon cake; carrot cake; seviche. We highly recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Yelp O.

    Beach house restaurant gets 3 stars simply because the view is beautiful. The food however, was not impressive. The portions are huge, but both our entrees (pork chop and seared tuna) were doused in sauce that was so overwhelming that's all you could really taste. The service was fine but like I said, the view is the main reason you would go here.

    (3)

  • Katie M.

    I was shocked to see that this restaurant wasn't higher rated! I went here on vacation and on vacation everything is more expensive so I knew the bill was going to be pretty high (2 meals + 2 fruitty drinks + appetizer= $110.) However, while on vacation we usually had about $50 checks for lunches of just burgers so yes, everything is a more high priced on the island. If you are willing to dish out about $100 for your dinner, I strongly recommend this place. To die for view, just a really cozy romantic ambiance, great service, and just a feeling of being on vacation. I say it's a must!!! My meal was also very tasty and the drinks were fun!

    (4)

  • Christiana H.

    The best meal on our honeymoon! My dentist said we HAD to eat here and enjoy the view. We made reservations two months in advance just to secure the best table. The sunset was amazing and our food was delicious. We had the Beef Lettuce Cups & Sashimi to start. Lettuce cups had a bit of spice in them so hubby couldn't enjoy them as much as I did! The Ahi Sashimi melted in our mouth. Fantastic! Both our entrees, beef and fish, were excellent. THE BEST was our dessert!! We ordered the Bananas Foster and the Bread Pudding.. we INHALED them!! I'm coming BACK!

    (5)

  • Meg M.

    Service (4.5 stars): -- was good service, very attentive and they knew the menu. Seemed like there were a few too many servers in the restaurant for the purpose of being efficient. But they got the job done Food (1.5 Stars): -- this is a BIG dock in my opinion. For it to be a 5 star restaurant and for it to win Kauai's Best Restaurant for like 6 years in a row, I expect the food to be prepared and taste better. -- I got the wasabi encrusted Snapper and the reason I gave such low ratings was because my snapper was NOT fully cooked. This was not a dish where the fish was to be "seared" like Ahi. This called for the fish to be fully cooked. I asked the waiter to make sure that the fish was to be fully cooked and he said "yes"..... so I pointed out that the fish was not even close to being done, he apologized profusely and took it back to the kitchen........ The dish came back out again, and the fish was only 50% done at this point..... I asked the waiter to bring it back and get me a new plate / fish because the fish was torn up by me attempting to cut into it, but couldnt because it was so raw. (try cutting raw fish with a "butter knife".... it's very hard). . . . . so the dish came back with the same fish I manhandled with it being 95% cooked.... I just didnt bother at this point. -- The waiter and I believe the restaurant manager came out and apologized and they kept saying "the cook doesnt want to over cook the fish, and sometimes this type of thing happens".... wtf? What kind of cook at a 5 star restaurant with all of these rewards undercooks Snapper like her jus tplaced it on the pan for 20 seconds and it being 75% raw? -- After all of that, I didnt have the appetite anymore. Do you blame me? Value (3 stars): -- too overpriced for the quality of food you get. You pay for the location and the sunset views. HK's advice: -- Go to the bar and have a couple of drinks, maybe an appetizer, and you can still enjoy the sunset. Dont bother with dinner.

    (2)

  • Tina J.

    We might also be use to paying SF restaurant prices too, because we didn't think the Beach House was extravagantly expensive either. We loved the setting, the food was awesome, and the service was very attentive. We stayed across the street from the Beach House on our trip to Kauai, and went there every night to see the sunset. Some nights we just had drinks, some nights had dessert, and a couple nights we just enjoyed the sunset from their green next to the water. When we ate a full dinner we did not have reservations, however in the bar (which is pretty big) there is plenty of open seating and there is not a bad view in the house. The bar serves the full menu starting at 6:00. My boyfriend and I shared two of their fresh fish dishes--the macadamia nut Ono (I think) and the fire roasted ahi tuna. I don't usually like fish, but both of these dishes were amazing. The ahi was medium rare but to my surprise did not taste 'fishy' at all. Fish, much less rare, usually makes me gag but this was great. Next time we visit Kauai we will definitely say within walking distance to the Beach House, because our nightly visit at sunset truly was the icing on the cake for us. PS. The snorkeling right in front of the Beach House is also great--tons of fish and sea turtles. We snorkeled here close to low tide.

    (5)

  • Linda M.

    We had an early reservation so we had a window view of a beautiful sunset. We ordered good drinks and they arrived quickly. We ordered dinner--scallops and fish and waited a very long, long time for the food to arrive. The warm bread they serve first is very good so we didn't starve waiting. The food was good but very expensive. We ordered vanilla creme bruelle for dessert and it was very good, but didn't come with any garnish at all--whipped cream, fresh fruit, anything! We waited another 30 minutes for a check and another 30 minutes for a final receipt to sign. They seemed more concerned about taking pictures outside than serving food. We got very tired just sitting and waiting and waiting. Not sure I would return again.

    (3)

  • Jeff M.

    Great view, horrible service, mediocre food. The concierge at our hotel, the Grand Hyatt Kauai, made us a reservation for dinner at 8:15 (later than we had wanted, but we were told that was the earliest time available). The concierge suggested that we arrive early for a drink at the bar and an appetizer. We followed that advice, but later wished we had not. The bar was tiny and there was no where to stand without being in the way... we were constantly being brushed aside by staff zipping to tables, seating other guests, etc. The staff were not polite about it and the experience was aweful... anything but fun or relaxing. The bar staff also made no effort to serve us or to alleviate our obvious difficulty finding an out of the way place to sit/stand. We really just felt in the way, even though we had a reservation for dinner and were there to order food and drinks in the mean time. After what seemed like an eternity, we noticed it was past 8:15 and went to check on our reservation. We were informed unapologetically that there were still 4 tables in front of us and that our reservation had been changed to 8:30... so back to the over crowded bar we went. When we were finally seated, we were placed at a bad table, without a view. The food itself was fine, but as is the case for many places with a view, it was nothing special and over priced for what it was. Also, our waiter claimed they ran out of bread when we asked for seconds, but not 10 minutes later we watched them deliver bread to two other tables. I guess they only ran out of bread for us. In short, we endured a painful wait for a bad table and mediocre food. I will not be going back and advise others to spare themselves the bad experience, unless you're willing to put up with anything for a good view.

    (1)

  • Maureen R.

    I had dinner here with a group of 10 the end of May. At first the service was good and our orders were taken promptly. Two hours later our food was delivered. Three dinners were inedible. A fourth of cold. It was so late that it was awful. When asked for an explanation, the waiter and manager blamed the kitchen and said it happens alot. The restaurant wasn't even that busy.

    (1)

  • mardou o.

    You absolutely must make a reservation, otherwise you'll wait forever ... or have no other choice but to eat at the bar ... it's just that busy! Tried the Shiitake-crusted Mussels, Kauai Duet (crab, fish, scallops), and Mint Coriander Marinated Lamb Rack... then finished off with Bananas Foster. All of it was absolutely delectable. The scenery and atmosphere certainly make for a unique dining experience. Make a reservation to get a table with a view of the ocean as the sun is setting.

    (5)

  • Karen B.

    We had an excellent dinner and the view was amazing! Everything we ordered was delicious. I would definitely recommend a night here if staying in Kauai.

    (4)

  • Nat K.

    The big attraction with this restaurant is that you can watch the sunset while you eat. And it's supposed to be one of the best restaurants on the island. Okay, fine. We actually watched the sunset elsewhere 'cause we couldn't get a reservation -- depending on when you want to go, you might need to call before you even leave home! The food was so-so for the prices they charge. I have absolutely no issue with paying for expertly prepared and executed food, and I expected to be gouged somewhat because, well, it's Hawaii. But that doesn't mean you can pre-prepare and reheat my food, have an overpriced ($30/bottle of white zin overpriced) wine list without anything interesting on it besides over-oaked CA Chardonnays, and rush me through my meal even though the prime dining hours have passed. But this place is packed all the time, so I guess they can. My advice -- go for a drink, take in the sunset, and dine elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Benjamin B.

    woww...I'm not one for writing reviews ,but after my experience at the Beach House I feel compelled to share. I will admit, the view from this restaurant is spectacular, however this restaurant doesn't have much else to offer. After spending some time in the area, I thought the Beach House would be a wonderful place to take my family on our last night in Kauai, wrong! After our reservations for the dinner were screwed up, we ended up eating in the bar. After purchasing an expensive bottle of wine, a dinner for four with dessert came out to $350. The service by Maikai was definitely sub-par, so I left a 12% tip. As I waited with my family for the valet to bring my car, the waiter, Maikai, had the audacity to track me down outside and ask why I left him such a "shitty tip". I have been to many nice restaurants and I have yet to experience something that unprofessional. It was embarrassing to me, it was embarrassing to my family, and it was offensive to the other customers waiting outside. Further, the $40 steaks were overcooked and the Kona Coffee Creme brulee had a taste akin to dog shit. Oh, and please tell me why my dinner was repeatedly interrupted by a lady trying to sell me pictures? My advice, If you want a nice place to eat that offers great service and food, go to ROYS!

    (1)

  • David C.

    I was utterly disappointed with this restaurant after looking forward to eating there for quite sometime. My friend kept telling me how great it was too. The food is mediocre for the high price you pay and the online pictures of the food and restaurant are not accurate. This restaurant is known for it's amazing ocean view, however it's no different than walking on Poipu Beach or anywhere on the south shore as you get the exact same experience. The only difference in comparison to other ocean view restaurants is that this one has windows that open up in the middle of the restaurant so you get the fresh sea breeze. However, you also get the hot sunlight prior to sunset. Great service, but definitely overrated.

    (2)

  • Miss B.

    Great view, mediocre food and poor service. They are resting on their reputation, which wasn't great to begin with. We waited 35 minutes for the entrees to arrive after the salads. Our server never came once to check on us. Just terrible. With Merriman's and Josselin's down the road, The Beach House should step it up a notch. Unless we hear that something drastic has changed, we will not return.

    (2)

  • Donna C.

    Precious few places occupy prime real estate on the ocean, front and center for the sunset green flash moment in Poipu, Kauai. So make your reservations early, arrive at sunset with your camera and have a kaffir lime martini. Your server will recommend the macadamia nut catch of the day and the chocolate flourless cake with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert. It's all good. We like the fish preps, the duck, the lamb chops. Our only complaint, on one occasion, was a long wait between starters and entree. I think the kichen staff may have been catching the last wave, just off shore...and who would blame them?

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    We actually frequent Kauai quite often and we did have one nice dinner here. After that experience, we decided to host a family reunion here. We brought very nice wine for our dinner and we all settled into our seats and we were enjoying ourselves. The waiter asked if they could open the bottles and we said sure. The manager then came over and said we would have to pay their price for the wine since they carried what we brought. One of the bottles was extremely nice and they had it for $250.00 We all tried to assuage the gentleman from his stance but he was having no part of it. He even said if we left, they would fill table right away. Well, good for them, we left, never have been back and we never will. Oh, wait, I do use their grass for my beach chair when I snorkle at Lawai Beach!

    (1)

  • Beth G.

    We came to this restaurant when we were last in Kauai seven years ago, and loved it, but the quality of the food has deteriorated since then. The fish was slightly overdone, the seasoning was very heavy-handed, and the portion size was just too big for fine dining. We did find the staff to be wonderful, though. Our waiter was very attentive and even warned us that the special was not as good as some of the regular menu items. Thanks to the honest waiter!

    (3)

  • Michael B.

    I'll second the reviewer that noted: View=Awesome Food= Mediocre Just got back from Kauai and had heard about this restaurant from a cousin. Outstanding location and orientation to the terrific setting sun. Thought we'd give it a try on our drive back from the West side of Kauai this last Monday evening. Be forewarned, if you don't have a reservation you are a third class citizen! There are(!) bad seats in the house. The third row of doubles tables are up a bit (aka theater seating) to look out over the tables at the windows, but if you get there without a reservation they'll seat you looking at the outside support post and non-opening window sections (and at the clanging door of the kitchen on the other side). No amount of protest would dissuade them from moving us one or two tables up, even though the entire row was empty. They were saving them for reservations later that evening! One couple sat next to us after the sun set, but asked to be moved. They were told the same thing, but after some protest they were moved to the next best "non-reservation" table, which was tucked around the back corner of the restaurant...they returned a few minutes later to sit in the "partial view" seats (i.e. I guess there were worse seats than we had). Food was mediocre overall, although my wife's scallops were plump, juicy and seasoned just right. My "fresh" fish was so dry (probably from one too many freezings) that I almost sent it back, but the tension was already elevated at our table, and I didn't want to add to it. As for service. Our server was pleasant...when he was with us. He was around, just not tending our table. As someone else noted, it was like a bunch of high school kids on summer vacation. He was off somewhere chatting up a storm with whoever caught his interest (he was always within ear shot). I noticed this same behavior with most of the servers I saw. Would I avoid this place in the future? No, I'd get reservations, order a salad....and hold hands with my honey as the sun set....both take my breath away!

    (2)

  • Ken S.

    I think the best reason for frequenting this place would be for the fantastic view. Best for a drink or two. The martini I ordered was terrible (& I'm a diehard martini fan....vodka straight up). Order a glass of wine or maybe a mai tai. The appetizers were unremarkable as was the food. The service was just okay. Overpriced, but again, the view is fantastic!

    (2)

  • Tiffany V.

    We had dinner last night at the Beach House and I'd say we had a very positive experience. It was too dark for us to be able to enjoy the view, but the sound of the ocean was lovely. Our waiter - Mervin? - was incredibly attentive and acceded to all our crazy requests, including having a coconut scraped (it was the dish for the ceviche) and packaging up some leftover pink Hawaiian sea salt (which was also a special request). We had the ceviche starter, which was tasty but rather small for 4 people to share. My husband and I shared the ahi tuna entree (rare) and the seafood pasta in saffron broth. The seafood pasta was executed just fine, but in retrospect perhaps I should've picked something fresher. The chocolate lava cake was incredible. And amazingly, the restaurant called me in my hotel this morning to ask how the meal had gone!

    (4)

  • Darrel O.

    My wife and I went to Kauai for our 10th anniversary and decided to have dinner at the Beach House so we could enjoy a nice sunset and the atmosphere there. While the atmosphere was great, the food was exceedingly average. We had an appetizer, the main course, split a large dessert, and also had some wine, and the bill was about $200. I have to say that was outrageous given the quality of the food. The waiter was nice and all that, but when I drop $200 for two of us at a restaurant, I expect excellent food, and it just wasn't there. The bread was good, and the Bananas Foster dessert was also good, but hardly "to die for" as someone else stated. There was nothing to die for here. We ate at the Hukilau Lanai a couple days prior, and spent $120 for vastly superior food. I would recommend you go there instead. If you want to enjoy the sunset at the Beach House, you can do that for free as the beach in front of it is public. Enjoy the sunset and then skip the food. Save your money for someplace else.

    (2)

  • That Dude Matt Z.

    My girl & I got married at this restaurant. We arranged for the ceremony to occur when the restaurant was still closed to the public. We had the whole place to ourselves! The view and location should be listed as one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Being on the edge of civilization with nothing behind you but beautiful shoreline and an endless horizon of blue water is a dream itself. But to be married there was...breathtaking. We had a simple ceremony with a Bamboo alcove as our backdrop. The wedding coordinator was super nice and the magistrate that conducted the ceremony was just as friendly. We had dinner afterwards. Very good meal but not for the faint of wallet. You pay for the ambiance as well as the meal and service. Our table was the last one in the corner of the outside dining area. Despite a full restaurant for dinner, we really had the place to ourselves. For that night, my new wife & I were on top of the world. Literally! Oh yeah, the service was really good too. Not just because we were the "married couple." We ate there the night before too just to try it out and see the layout. Highly Recommended for Big Dream Weddings! Thank you Beach House! We will be back for our Honeymoon!

    (5)

  • G. O.

    If you come for the view, why? So many options on the island for beautiful scenery. Go to a restaurant for the FOOD. This means avoiding this place for a real meal. Service was attentive and fast and the ahi perfection, but my salad came soggy and sad, the toasted bread stale, and the cheesy-bread-like cracker lacked any crispness. After this appetizer, no point in me ordering an entree. I would go back for a drink, but NOT for food. Seriously? The best on the island. Not by any stretch of the imagination.

    (1)

  • Christina W.

    It has been 9 years since I've dined at this establishment and much to my disappointment, it was not as I remember it. We had a reservation and still had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. The furnishings and decor seemed tired and need some "refreshing" or at least some dusting and cleaning. The service was mediocre at best - at times leaning towards unacceptable. My fish, surprisingly enough, was over cooked, as was my husband's fish entree. How can a place that is known for their fresh fresh, overcook the fish!?! I had the Opah and hubby had the Mahi Mahi and both were cooked until they were the consistency of swordfish or shark - tough. Our server never once came by to ask how our entrees were so we were pretty much stuck with them - not to mention that we probably wouldn't have sent them back in fear of retaliation or perhaps never seeing our server again. After sitting in front of our half empty dinner plates for 15 minutes, someone finally cleared our table and another 10 minutes after that, our server asked if we'd like dessert, whereby we simply requested the check - no questions asked about how we enjoyed our dinner... Needless to say, I recommend skipping this establishment unless all you're looking for a great sunset view. Go to Merriman's or Roy's instead!!! More value for your $$.

    (2)

  • Amber C.

    Worth it for the sunset! We had a great location to spend my birthday dinner and the last night of our honeymoon. The food was pretty good - but not all that memorable.

    (4)

  • m m.

    The best macadamia-crusted mahi mahi I have ever had. The Beach House really really has good view of the ocean and sunset. Best to make reservation many days in advance and come early around 6pm or 6:30pm for dinner - so you can enjoy the view and sunset before the food arrives. Saw some couples came in a 8pm -- but it was by then very dark, so they missed out on seeing sunset. The food is excellent - very flavorful. And the presentation is an art-form. We ordered fried calamari with guava sauce as appetizer -- and man... it's is very crispy, light and delicious. For main course, I ordered macadamia-crusted Mahi Mahi which has very flavorful curry sauce for gravy -- I felt like I had been born again after the first bite. It's the best!! The fish is sooo fresh. My husband ordered "Yamase's grilled ono on couscous salad with prawn salsa" - he liked it but he said he liked my macadamia-crused mahimahi more. I agreed! The food was excellent and the service is very very attentive and accommodating. But the downer is the cocktail -- my "Mango Mama" which is rum with mango and pineapple juice tastes like tropical juice instead of alcoholic drink, and my husband said his mojito is the worst mojito he has ever had -- inline with the mojito mix that he got from Walmart. On dessert - it was my birthday - and my husband had asked the restaurant to prepare birthday cake for us -- so the pastry chef made chocolate cake with raspberry filling. It was really good - you can tell that whip cream is of high quality and made fresh. The whole experience is magical. We came from New York City. And for what it is worth, prices at the Beach House are similar to those at a mid-end restaurant in NYC, so nothing to complain about on price.

    (5)

  • Mary F.

    We were given much hype about this restaurant on our first trip to Kauai. My husband and I are far from enjoy snobs but enjoy a good meal and fine glass of wine. We found neither at the Beach House. After waiting 45 minutes past our reservation time for a table, we were greeted with a warm smile and wonderfully warm homemade ciabatta sprinkled with Hawaiian Sea Salt. Our fuzzy feeling stopped there. We waited another 40 minutes for our entrees to arrive COLD. While my Tomato Florentine Ono was flavorful, my husband's Seared Ahi with Beurre Blanc sauce was far from stellar. It was oversauced and mild in flavor and pizazz. The manager was expediting and offered to "redo" my plate which came back edible and offered my husband another plate of mashed potatoes...HELLO, we are here for the fish! Both the waiter and manager stopped back by to offer a comped dessert but we were over it. The price is ridiculous for what you get. Come for the sunset and head to another establishment if you want to really experience local produce and fresh seafood. Heading to Merriman's this evening!

    (1)

  • Brendon C.

    One of Kauais better restaurants, the beach house, does not fail to deliver. The ambiance is very upscale with most tables having a drect beach ocean view. the servers and hostesses are very on top of their game. The crowd does seem to tend towards the older side but that's okay. sometimes it's nice to be one of the youngest people in a place. While pricey I did not find it outrageous. Everything was extremely fresh and the pokey with some of the best I had any where in Hawaii. they also make an amazing pineapple carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.

    (4)

  • Buddha M.

    After 25 years of loitering on the lawn at sunset, snorkeling right off the beach in near the bar... We finally broke down and went for it! After all iris our 25th anniversary. Time to splurge! We had dinner reservations but good kharma we found a small table at the outside bar right on the rail with a hella view. Promptly we canceed the dinner reservations. We started siping cocktails just as the sunset! Started with corn seafood chowder... As good as advertised. Second a papaya arugula salad with some sorta defend ball of cheese which was also vey good. Arugula can be bitter and spicy so the vanilla bean papaya dressing was perfect! Main course (we shared everything) Ono medallions with crab under a bed of kale and sweet coconut purple mashed potatoes. Best thing on the plate were the potatoes. Generous portion of medallions but the citrus glaze was a bit off making the fish taste bitter. Good think we ordered a side of lobster mac n cheese. Let me pause to give proper justice to this side. I've tried lobster mad pretty much everywhere and have always been disappointed!!! This had huge chunks of lobster and the killer ingredient was the mâché go cheese! I would come to happy hour have a beer and this and be one happy dude! The evening progressed nicely thanks to our waiter Tom who was awesome! entertaining lots of energy very knowledgable and presented us a gorgeous bowl of sorbetos (coconut mango and papaya) on a cookie shell with candles for our 25th along with a card signed by the staff. Pretty epic evening all in all. We actually expected to be underwhelmed by the fish based on other yelpers. So we were not disappointed that it wasn't epic.

    (4)

  • Leanna C.

    Great experience, Labor Day weekend 2015. Not a bad view in the place. Came for lunch and had the Ahi salad. It was mostly greens but had an awesome dressing, ahi was very fresh. My mom and sister had the fish tacos, they both loved them. It was my moms birthday and they even brought a complimentary dessert for her... Great service. Our only compliant was the drinks were not very strong. I had two spiked lemonades and couldn't really feel the spike. Overall would recommend.

    (4)

  • Karen W.

    For our honeymoon it was important to us to have a sunset dinner at The Beach House. I made reservations more than a month ago and they let me know that the front row is only seated at 6:00 so we booked a dinner at that time. Again, I recommend the valet parking as it does not seem like there are many options in this area for parking a car. To ensure a good table we arrived ten minutes early and that worked for us. We were seated at one of the best tables for two in my opinion. The server was incredible. He was very knowledgable about the menu, fish entrees, and cocktails. The server was very patient as I took my time selecting the wine, and entree. We ordered the calamari $12; mermaid margarita $14; Mai Tai $12; 2013 Far Niente Chardonnay $115; Wasabi Crusted Opah $MP; and Furikake Crusted Ahi $MP. Total Cost was about $288. I thought the cocktails, wine, and calamari were very good. The fish entrees were not the best we had on the island, but they were good. One of the best reasons to eat at The Beach House is for the sunset view. Customers went nuts over this. Everyone went out to the lawn at about 7:15 and started taking photos. It was a very fun night!

    (4)

  • Chris M.

    My wife and I ate there last Sunday on our vacation. The restaurant came highly recommended by friends, so I called a few weeks earlier to make reservations. I requested 7pm, but the hostess recommended 6pm, so we'd make sure to get a great seat for the sunset. So, 6 it was! We arrived early and the bar staff was wonderful. The hostess sent someone to take us to our seats right at 6. Best seats in the house! Fantastic view! So far, so good. The waitress came over and introduced herself, and left menus. Within minutes, she came back and asked if we had our dinners selections. I told her we wanted to take things slow, so as to not be rushed or to miss the sunset. We ordered another round and an app. As soon as she brought the drinks, she asked if we made our choice for dinner... As soon as she brought our app, she asked if we had made our choice for dinner... She was being very pushy to get our order in. At this point, I'm listening to other waiters and waitresses around us and they are all being quite mellow, and encouraging people to take their time. We ordered a salad. At that she asked again what our main selection was. I was really getting put off by this. I told her the restaurant's hostess told her to get there early to not miss the sunset, and that was our plan. Please allow us some room to breathe. All of the other tables were still only on their apps at this point. Maybe, an hour has passed. The kitchen took their time bringing us the salad, so I figured that she got the message! She came over again to ask about the main course. Giving up, we told her, but I was VERY clear that we will be enjoying our salad first, then they can bring the entree. I felt a knot in my throat, because I knew what was going to happen. A few minutes later, our salad came. We start eating the salad, then the waitress walks up with an assistant and they start to hand us our entrees... I lost it. "This is exactly why we didn't want to give you our order!" I had a feeling this was going to happen from the start. I told her to send our meals back. She did. We ate our salads, then she came back over to ask if we were ready for our main dish. I told her yes. They brought us that a few minutes later. If you go there for the sunset, do NOT allow the staff to push the meal along. As I stated, other waiters and waitresses we encouraging taking it slow. We had the one waitress who wanted to turn our table quickly. Over all, the drinks were great. The food good, but not quite up to expectation. The view AMAZING! Our waitress... horrible.

    (2)

  • Bob P.

    Perfect place for entertaining. It was a bit hit there but you can't blame the restaurant for the weathet. Service was excellent, food just as good. Had that upscale outdoor beach restaurant feel to it. Both servers and welcome staff were very accomodating.

    (5)

  • Jenny F.

    Best food I had on the island, $140 for the two of us was so worth it. The crab crusted fish opa was delightful. I LOVE chocolate but the flourless tart wasn't too impressive. But the views were breathtaking. Call and get a reservation for right before sunset and ask for a view of the sunset. The drinks are great!

    (5)

  • Evelyn L.

    Incredible food!! One of the best dinners I've ever had. Order the crab crusted opa. Amazing!!

    (5)

  • Marianne R.

    Well , me and my husband were married here and it was magnificent . The wedding coordinator was helpful with the fact this was a destination wedding. On the day of our wedding everything was in place all that was needed was us . We chose the smaller venue but the setting was still as nice . We had dinner at the restaurant after and the food was great . The restaurant has a smaller kids menu selection but hey there kids they eat anything . I had the fish and my husband pork and it was all fresh . The crab cakes were great and not to much mayo like some make them with . The price was reasonable to us and all and all my dream day was a success .

    (5)

  • Abraham S.

    I visited on 8/2/2015. I made reservations for 6:15pm and paid an additional $25 to ensure a beach view seat, they added linen, flowers and a candle. It is my honeymoon so I wanted it special for my wife. Upon arrival (valet $3) we were seated right away. The table looked great and the view was nice but the sun was in my eyes for 20 minutes(not that big of a deal, I just moved seats. Appetizer: crispy crab stuffed ahi ($18). There were 2 of them, and they were decent in taste. Entree: crab crusted island catch (red snapper) ($48) Angus fillet mignon ($43) Both entrees we delicious. Drinks: Hawaii's best tap water (as our server called it lol) and a Mango Moma. Totally recommend the Mango Moma. Dessert: Molten Chocolate Cake. This is a must if you like chocolate. Server: Jerald. Did an amazing job. Read other reviews about people complaining about the service. Not this night our server was great and also the servers who come around to fill up water and bring more complimentary bread. They were on point. They have a professional photographer on staff who offers to take your groups photo during sunset and edit them for $20. I bought 2. They came out great. If you want a nice romantic evening while in Kauai, this is a great place. A little pricey, but great experience.

    (4)

  • Daniela J.

    Just had dinner at the Beach house. Reservation was for 6:15 and we were promptly seated upon arrival. The place is beautiful , really breathtaking when you walk in. The pros: -Pork loin was incredible, juicy and generous portion -scallop with risotto was great. Nicely cooked scallops and risotto not too heavy. The side kale was tasty . Also generous portion -dessert - molten chocolate cake was a hit. We practically clean the plate - valet parking $3 The cons: If you arrive at 6 like us you can bake at the sun and be blinded if seated at some tables . It's kind of annoying can't it hits you right in the eye. Sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended( not items I usually remember at dinner) - our waitress did not know the rum selection when asked and didn't bother to ask the bartender. Later we found they had an amazing selection of top shelf Rums! So we were disappointed . - the ahi crab roll was pretty plain. Don't bother with that one Overall a great experience and perfect for a romantic night.

    (4)

  • Nolan R.

    Food: mind blowing View: stunning. Think of the perfect Hawaiian romantic dinner (sunset with palm trees) now multiply by 1000x Service (Auntie V): hilarious, friendly, knowledgeable (can we be real friends?)

    (5)

  • Tawny F.

    A perfect place for a romantic sunset dinner. Veronica was our server and she was fantastic and knowledgeable about the dishes and drinks. Our meals were great. I got the catch of the day and my fiancé got the mac crusted mahi mahi ( which I wish I got, it was delicious). Over all great experience.

    (5)

  • Nancy B.

    This is definitely a 5 star eatery in my book! The service was beyond impeccable. Every time we made a little mess at our table or got finished with a plate, they were there cleaning it up and whisking it away. Joshua was very attentive without being too obtrusive. Definitely a 5-star server! I had the filet mignon. The meat on this island is fabulous. The beef is free-range, grass fed and the taste is out of this world. I don't know how in the world I'm ever going to be able to eat another piece or chunk of meat on the mainland - e...ver a... gain! Had a lobster tail to go with. Oh man! Cooked just right and, of course, the usual clarified butter and lemon. There was also a small pile of pickled, shredded carrots and (I think) taro (maybe zucchini?). This was not pickled in Apple cider or whatever vinegar they had handy, it was a special vinegar - excellent. Hubby had the monchong fish (catch of the day) crusted with Dungeness crab and a mild sweet chili paste. The side veggie was a purple sweet potato mash. I then had the Bananas Foster for dessert. Delicious treat, to be sure!!! This dinner was beyond fabulous! Thank you Beach House and Joshua (and supporting cast) for making our last night on Kauai a special and memorable one!

    (5)

  • Katt K.

    It's all about the sunset view. Food quality was great. Service was alright. Had no connection with our waiter as he didn't seem to open up and converse with our table as much as the others. I was extremely disappointed that the professional photographer called out sick. I understand we all have and are entitled to sick days. I only hoped a replacement photographer filled the spot. The last time we were there (feb 9) it was stormy. The photographer left and the windows were sealed shut.

    (3)

  • Michael P.

    The Beach House was recommended by our concierge at the Kauai Beach Resort. We found it on the last day of our visit and were very glad that we did. We were only there for lunch but the Ahi was prepared to perfection. The service was also very good as we requested a table with a view and were able to get one. What we weren't expecting was just how spectacular the view would be! This restaurant is an absolute must if only for that view but you'll enjoy the entire experience! Mahalo

    (5)

  • Binzer B.

    Was here for a wedding rehearsal dinner last week. Had macadamia crusted locally caught fish, a chowder as well as ceviche appatizer. Everything was dang near flawless. The experience was made better by the very nice wait staff and unparalleled views of the ocean. Highly recommended for those in Kauai.

    (5)

  • George T.

    The only star you get for is the location setting overlooking the sunset. As for food this was just terrible. Ordered the sushi roll and got this pathetic thing that looks like it was tortured in a lab. We barely took one bite and the waiter asked if we wanted it to go, really?? Aren't you curious why we're not convulsing on the floor from this awful thing you served us? Everything we ordered was salty like the sea and lacked flavor. Not recommending this place.

    (1)

  • Rachel A.

    To preface, we watched the sunset (aprx 6:45) from the lawn of the restaurant and then went to our dinner reservation at 7pm. This is the way to time it- unless you want to potentially sit at a bad table and miss the sunset, just watch it from the lawn. Anyway, our dinner was pleasant but not amazing. I live in a major city and eat at fantastic restaurants regularly- so when I say that my entree was salty I know what I'm talking about, don't just tell me "oh well the sauce has miso so that's why it tastes a little salty." No, my macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi was reallllllly salty, perhaps it an excessive amount of miso in the sauce which would explain the salt problem. Despite the over-salted miso beurre blanc, the fish was cooked perfectly and I ate the whole thing because I was hungry and it had been 30 minutes since our salads were cleared away. Speaking of salads, my husband also noted that his beet & Gorgonzola salad was super salty. A "salt bomb" he called it. The tasty standouts from the dinner were: The Prince Kuhio Mojito, the goat cheese & arugula salad, the grilled catch of the day with black rice & papaya salad, and the carrot cake (btw it's huge, split with 2+ people!). Service, for lack of a better word, was just ok. Our waiter was a bit aloof and entrees were slow to arrive. It was a fine dinner, but not the special night out dinner I was expecting. We went to Merriman's on Maui two days ago and that felt special, from the ambiance to the food. The Beach House was a little disappointing.

    (3)

  • Jenny L.

    01.14.15 The food takes a distant second to the view. We made reservations to the Beach House almost as soon as we booked our flights - I'm a sucker for gorgeous sunsets. It did not disappoint.. We were told over the phone when we confirmed reservations to show up as early as possible to guarantee a table by the water (they have an inside/outside feel with floor to ceiling open doors). We started with cocktails at the bar (get the kauai storm). Moved over to our table and slowly watched the sun descend into the ocean - one of the most calming feelings in the world. The restaurant seems to stop while the guests walk out to catch the last glimpses of the sun rays reflecting on the water. Onwards to the food. Pay attention to the waiter while he describe all of the fresh catches, and pick the one that sounds best. Simple, right? And then, add on the 5 oz. lobster tail for $20. So worth it. And quite possibly the best part of the meal. And left no room for dessert, which is always fine by me. yelp.com/biz_photos/the-… You're there for the view. The rest is just icing on the cake. Total damage for two: $250

    (4)

  • Mike H.

    Wherever we stay in Kauai, we make a point of spending an evening at the Beach House. No matter if it takes an hour to get there. This could be my favorite restaurant anywhere. The food is outstanding, but it's much more than the food. It's the open-air tables, the impeccable sunset views, surfers riding waves right in front of you, the friendly service. You are never rushed here. Three-hour dinners are normal and expected, and go by very fast. By the end, your server will feel like family. Treat yourself to this piece of paradise. You will never be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Derek H.

    The view at The Beach House is fantastic as are the drinks. We ordered the ceviche and fish tacos for lunch which were $16 and $18 respectively. The ceviche was basically vegetables in a citrus soup with a mat of sprouts that looked like something you pull out of your drain. We only found something resembling seafood twice but luckily it was expensive. The fish tacos were beyond boring and are by far the worst on the island. The tiny over fried mahi in corn tortillas with cabbage and a mayo sauce should be skipped. Go here for good but pricy drinks at sunset, otherwise find somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Doug S.

    View is great. Atmosphere is less than desirable. Service is horrible and management can't decide whether they should sit around and stare at incompetence or participate in it. There is a Burger King close to LIH, it's worth the drive.

    (1)

  • Lindsey T.

    We sat at an outside table as the sun set on the beach view. This was a great experience. Our server was an enthusiastic man, name started with a L... Wish I could remember it but he was attentive and nice to chat with. We started with the ceviche with taro chips which was decent, but our wasabi crusted catch and the macadamia nut butter fresh catch were incredible. On top of this, the mai tais, banana foster, and carrot cake was all amazing. I'd recommend all of those items!

    (5)

  • Bruce O.

    Don't miss this place! Right on the ocean with patio dining. Reasonable prices at lunch time $$. We had drinks and mahi mahi tacos. Carrot cake for dessert. Beautiful sunny afternoon the end of September.

    (5)

  • Merritt V.

    #1 sport for a nice dinner and drinks. The staff is amazing, the food is great, and the sunset view is unbelievable. You need reservations around 6-6:30 for a nice sunset.

    (5)

  • Douglas D.

    Worst service imaginable. Lost reservation, terrible hostesses, delayed for an hour, shoved in back corner and then out of menu items. At this point, the food is irrelevant. This must be the most overrated restaurant in Kauai. You can't eat the view. Will never return. Save your money.

    (1)

  • Gayle L.

    Unbeatable views, tasty cocktails, awesome fish, and friendly servers. We would have been happy with just the killer view! But this place is so much more. Definitely worth it for a romantic or special dinner out while in Poipu.

    (5)

  • Suzanne M.

    The calamari with Thai sauce was nice and tender with a crispy crust and the Thai sauce was perfectly spicy. The lemons should have been sliced in wedges or halved and wrapped in cheesecloth as they are very hard to squeeze when sliced in the round. The ceviche left a lot to be desired. There was no flavor so I added lemon juice to mine. The menu did not say there were onions in it but there were. The glass cup was not served to the top and there was not much fish in it. I would add cilantro and lots of lime juice and do away with the red onion as they added no flavor. The goat cheese, mango and arugula salad was delicious and enough to split. Our server was excellent and attentive.

    (3)

  • Holly J.

    I give this place 3 stars for the food, 5 stars for the setting, location and view! I highly suggest sitting in the bar, facing the gorgeous sunset, and sticking to a drink and sharing an appetizer. I've eaten here three times over the course of our annual trips to Kauai, and always get "sucked in" to staying for dinner because the view and location are so amazing. Don't! I am always disappointed by their fish dishes, and feel they are very over priced. Get an appetizer, have a drink or two and take your time...the entrees are not worth it!

    (3)

  • Heather R.

    Hands down the best meal we had on the island. Came here for a group meal and then came back the next night on our own. Ask for the vegan menu, vegetable based dishes that were seriously amazing, and the sorbet trio came in a cookie bowl, how awesome was that?

    (5)

  • Melissa P.

    The consistent winner of Honolulu Magazine's Hale Aina Gold Award for Best Kauai Restaurant, Really???????? We were given a gift certificate to this place by a co worker and were very disappointed with the whole experience. The service was just OK and the food was like an upscale chain restaurant like Chili's. Mediocre at best! There were no good wines on the list so we ordered a glass which was warmer than soup. We couldn't even drink it. The restaurant ambiance is crowded, old and needs some serious upgrades. The view is nice of course but you can go to so many places in Kaui with a beautiful view by the beach so there was really nothing special about this place. Oh and don't valet your car. We waited while the attendant had an entire conversation with his buddy about their weekend, work and how he was also working at the Hyatt on Sunday's before he even looked up and acknowledged us with a response of, "You having a good night." Umm, no, the food was lousy, the ambiance was terrible and we have had to stand here for five minutes listening to your life story. I would not recommend visiting Kauai's best restaurant. Someone really exaggerated that title!

    (1)

  • Barb V.

    This place never disappoints us. The dinner rush that is mentioned has never been a factor in our enjoyment. The service is attentive, friendly and helpful. The Mahi Mahi sets the standard for me. The calamari appetizer was great. Certainly get an early reservation to enjoy the sunset, relax and enjoy!

    (5)

  • Josh L.

    We were in Poipu for our wedding anniversary and I wanted something awesome for our anniversary dinner. Recommended by a friend to go to the Beach House. It's amazing. We had a great spot at sunset over looking the beach and ocean and got some great pictures. The food was amazing. We had this appetizer sample of ahi sashimi, fish tacos and an ahi-roll, it was so good. We each had fish and it was also very good. The dessert was tasty as well. Highly recommended and book way in advance. Great ambiance and quality. Very relaxing. Parking can be challenging.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Valet
    Bike Parking : No
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Romantic
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

The Beach House

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