HāLani

We had dinner here our first day. They have a kids buffet which was good for our grandkids. Big place with tables inside and outside and nice sunset views. The menu itself is limited but understandable given that it is catering to a wide cross section of folks. The deserts were excellent and Angie our server was very warm friendly and helpful.

Wow!! If you're looking for gorgeous atmosphere, beautiful views, great service, and delicious food... make you3 reservation now! My husband and I made a 6 PM dinner reservation to celebrate our anniversary on a Tuesday - restaurant about halfway full. Service from all staff and our waiter was very friendly and attentive. -Seared Halloumi with Pistachio Pesto & Arrabbiata -Calabrese Pizza made with their in-house Balloon Bread dough -Cacio e Pepe -Bottle of white wine (couldn't recall the name, but it was light, refreshing, and hit the spot) Food was SO delicious! We ended up ordering a second pizza because it was so good! Would highly recommend for a nice meal and for any special occasion or just because!

I have been going to this restaurant with my family every winter for almost five years. Halani used to be my favorite restaurant, but within the last two years, they have changed the menu and the service has gotten worse. My fish in my poke bowl was discolored and mushy. The hostess was also quite unpleasant. Unfortunate that one of my favorite restaurants on the Big Island has gotten so much worse in quality. Two stars for the amazing view.

We made a reservation at Halani on December 26, 2025, during our stay on the Big Island, and the experience was absolutely amazing. The staff was incredibly friendly, the food was excellent, and the vibe and ambience were truly top class. They accommodated my dietary restrictions so smoothly without making it feel difficult at all, which we really appreciated. We enjoyed it so much that we wanted to return the next day, but there was no availability on OpenTable. We still decided to walk in, and luckily, we were seated right away. What really stood out was the owner / manager personally meeting with guests. Both visits were equally wonderful. Friendly staff, live music, beautiful colors, and an overall fantastic atmosphere. I would highly recommend Halani to anyone visiting the Big Island.

Inside the Auberge. Food is good. Try the Ahi Steak. Service was slow, and why I am giving it 4 stars. Ambience is fantastic. Part inside, part outside. A great Hawaiian vibe.

Beautiful place with gorgeous views. There was a cat wondering around the restaurant and I thought that was so sweet. The appetizer portions were a bit small for the price but everything tasted great. Go around sunset.

Tucked away within a resort with valet parking only but the restaurant validates parking. Really Ng kid food and service. Would highly recommend!

This is a food review only. The atmosphere is great. Ate here for dinner on my third and last night. The bread was soooo delectable and chewy. 🤤 I ordered the wagyu steak and it was way too chewy, rather than melt in your mouth, and there wasn’t a lot of flavor. It would’ve been better with some marinade. I would skip it if you’re looking for a good steak.

The view, the buffet food, the coffee...it's all perfection. The service is absolutely wonderful...everyone so friendly. The Buffett showcases local fruits, malasadas, various pastries, local fried rice, crispy potatoes (tater tots) / potato hash, various sausages, and perfectly crispy bacon. There is also an egg/omelette station where you can get freshly made to order eggs any way you want. To get an omelette, you choose the items you want in your omelette, load it up on a plate, and give it to the omelette chef. He was a wealth of information about the island while he cooked up the omelette. I love this restaurant and every time we come to the Big Island, we come here multiple times. It's worth it.

We have been dining at Halani for several years, so we took our friends visiting the island for the first time, so we decided to dine at Halani for his 80th birthday. I must admit that the new menu was very disappointing to all of us. Mediterranean menu was not a hit. Do not prefer that at all. Also another change to our last dining experience NO Hawaiian music and hula dancer. I was disappointed to find that out since we read up prior to making the reservation. No mention of the changes. Modify the menu since you had great dishes such as kimchi fried rice and whole fish local food taste, we are in Hawaii after all. Our very helpful server Cori tried to make up for our disappointment. She's great !!! Another note, cat begging in its table???? Not sure that's a great idea. I will not be returning soon. Unhappy‼

My family and I have been to Halani several times over the years and it was always solid, if not mind-blowing. However, on our most recent visit, we discovered that the chef had reinvented the menu by traveling to the Mediterranean and bringing back some serious Mediterranean chops. The dip trio and bread balloon - soft, warm, ridiculously stretchy, and perfect for dipping - was my favorite, but the chicken tagine was also incredible, with its saffron rice, fried chickpeas, and apricots. While it may seem a bit arbitrary to have Mediterranean food at a restaurant named Halani, I'm actually glad they shook things up because this was our best meal at Halani yet.

Spent some time at the beach at the resort here with my friends who live on the island. Loved it. After we got drinks at the bar. Riviera Spritz for me and some apps (charred shishito peppers and the shrimp ceviche). While the shrimp ceviche looked more like tuna, it was very good. Charlie was our server and super friendly and helpful. We decided to also get an early dinner. Split a bottle of prosecco with my friend. The 3 of us ordered the balloon bread and charred octopus as apps. I'm not a huge Mediterranean food fan so I ordered a couple of sides for my meal - potatoes brava, orzo, and grilled broccolini. My friends ordered the bucatini and ahi steak. Bob loved the ahi steak. We split the smores for dessert. For me, the best items were rather ceviche and the potatoes. Server was good. Ambiance pleasant. Loved the napkin ring holders.

This is a lovely restaurant at the Mauna Lani Auberge hotel. Ate here everyday for breakfast while on vacay. Breakfast is awesome. Great menu and great breakfast buffet ($55 pp). Loved the decor and drinking POG juice (and mimosas) evert morning. Dinner menu is Mediterranean with tasty dishes. Service was a little bit slow while we were there, but everyone was friendly which was nice. Long lines and waits to be seated for breakfast is the only real negative for me.

Lovely venue! And they can accommodate larger groups pretty easily it seems. We were a group of 8 for breakfast at 8:15am on a Friday. They were busy but were able to put a big booth together for us where we fit very comfortably. Our server was great! Half our table did the buffet ... $50 per adult and I think kids was $30 per kid. The others and I did a la carte... Which suited me fine since I don't care for buffets in general. Don't get me wrong.... The buffet here is good. They even have a made to order egg station. I had the shakshuka which was very tasty! Savory with perfect poached eggs and fantastic thick toast slices. Mom had the Haupia pancakes which were also very good since I got to snag a bite. Definitely will come back here when we find ourselves in the area again in the future.

Halani offers a breakfast buffet for $50 per guest, along with an à la carte menu. We had the buffet for three consecutive days and then tried the à la carte menu for a change. Unfortunately, the buffet menu was the same each day, which got a bit repetitive. The à la carte options weren't much better--it felt like they were just repurposed ingredients from the buffet. Service was inconsistent. On the first day, everything was great, but on the second and third days, we had to repeatedly ask for coffee refills and wait a long time for dishes to be cleared, even though it wasn't busy. One big downside was the flies. At the raw/charcuterie section, I noticed flies on the tuna sashimi, smoked salmon, salami, and beef carpaccio. They flew away when I approached but kept returning, which was pretty off-putting. Overall, nothing about the experience stood out as memorable. It was convenient since we were staying at the hotel, but it certainly didn't feel worth the $50 per person price tag.

Our Waiter (Cedric) was absolutely amazing - great recs! The star of the show was the fried zucchini I would go back JUST for this and have it as an entree LOL.

This place is amazing! Ambience 10/10, service was wonderful and the food was so full of flavor and creative. It was the perfect place for a date night or a festive family meal. Reasonably priced and really a gem of a restaurant. We recommend the Roasted Cauliflower and Kabob platter. The trio of dips and grilled octopus also a winner. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu (although the zucchini chips were a little on the heavy side). Looking forward to trying more on the menu

A casual, open-air eatery located at the Mauna Lani. We stopped in for a light lunch on our way up the coast to see Pololū Valley. Confusing start: We called to check availability and were instructed to make a reservation on OpenTable. We made a reservation and showed up, and the server casually told us that reservations weren't needed and to seat ourselves. Maybe reservations are needed for dinner? Imagine so. The setting is beautiful with light woods and a bright, modern interior. The restaurant overlooks an outdoor bar and pool, but it was quiet and peaceful on this particular Thursday afternoon. We ordered Pupus: ahi poke 'nachos' and beef sliders with fries. The portions were filling and both were tasty. The 'nachos' were colorful and beautifully presented with delicious, fresh ahi. I don't know why we ordered two salt-heavy items for lunch. We liked the food - not knocking it - but next time I would try lighter items like fish tacos and a salad. Prices are in line with the other luxury hotels. And they validate parking if you're visiting for a meal.

Good restaurant! The food was great and the decor was nice. We ordered the Cacio e Pepe, bloom bread, grilled broccolini, and Kona Kanpachi which were all really great. The fish had only salt and pepper but was absolutely fantastic. Even my picky daughter finished her pasta. The grilled broccolini was something else, with the smoky flavor being not too overpowering. Service was a little slow but I understand since it was busy. My drink was overpriced and very sweet. The food is amazing here!

We missed the local flavors but were down to try Mediterranean fare in paradise. Wood-fired balloon bread - loved the concept! Tasted like a garlic olive oil pizza flatbread but has the fun puffy appearance. For the price would stick with the pita. 4 stars. Hummus with pita bread - the kukui nut was only slightly perceptible but still a tasty hummus. If you order the balloon bread make sure to ask for the pita bread too otherwise they won't give it to you and you don't want to miss it!!! 5 stars. Brocollini side - VERY salty! Perfect cook but somehow the florets accumulated way too much salt. Super fresh though. 4 stars. Chicken kebab - everything you want and expect from a chicken kebab - juicy, moist and perfectly seasoned. 5 stars. Kanpachi filet - for the money this was disappointing. We loved the kanpachi, but the agrumato and charred citrus did not provide enough in the way of flavor. Kids Mac and cheese - probably the best dish of the night! Get this if you can!!! Amazing deal. 5+ stars!!!!! Can't say that we'll be back. I wish we could had tried the old menu. We really hope they can improve on incorporating local flavors and ingredients or put better fusion items on the menu. Better head to Canoehouse.

They have option of buffet or order off menu. I would say if you are really hungry go to the buffet as they also have certain things that are on the menu but if you are set on one thing just order off menu. Everything on the menu taste amazing. It has so much flavor with fresh ingredients you can taste. The Ube pancakes are also a great sweet thing to order for the table or even an açaí bowl after breakfast. The service is so quick and fast. Everyone is always helping with what you need or clearing your table and making you feel comfortable. It's is an open outside seating restaurant so it's covered but no side walls. You can see the bar , people swimming at the pool. Try not to feed the birds as they will keep coming but It's a beautiful view with the birds chirping and trees blowing in the wind. It's very peaceful. After you eat you can take a nice stroll down on the beach

As you read this I request you think the Brady Bunch theme song in your head... The Brandy Bunch was our waitress Angie's favorite tv show as a kid. Here's the story... of some hungry diners... who were dreaming of some hummus, tzatziki, and wine. They had booked a table at Halani Restaurant... in the Mauna Lani--so divine! Now, the Mauna Lani... has a Goop store inside it, where crystals cost more than your car. But we weren't there for tinctures or sage sticks-- we came for food that raised the bar. Till the one day when we met our server Angie, who was working with a twinkle in her eye. She brought us bubble bread and good vibrations, and we floated up straight to the sky. The Halani Bunch! (The Halani Bunch!) That's the way we became the Halani Bunch! Let me tell you, four of us showed up filled with Mediterranean dreams and left filled with balloon bread, assorted dips, and the smug satisfaction of people who just dropped $18 on a veggie plate and would do it again. Angie--our waitress and unofficial life coach--was an absolute superstar. She navigated our table of chaotic foodies like a culinary cruise director. And then came the Basque cheesecake. Rich. Sultry. Like the cheesecake equivalent of Antonio Banderas whispering sweet nothings to your taste buds. We almost ordered a second one after all two of us at the table are Basque. Final verdict: If you're looking for a fancy but not fussy vibe, with excellent service, Mediterranean magic, and a dessert that might actually make you weep--Halani is a solid choice. That's the way we became... the Halani Bunch.

My fam wants me to rate this higher but there's no way my experience was better than 3 stars. And it's unusual that I have a worse experience, at a place that I myself picked after reading reviews! But it was disappointing for me. Ambiance: it's nice that it's outdoors, and they have good foliage. But it still says " this is the breakfast restaurant where we're also serving dinner." B/L/D is not necessarily a problem. But this place is super expensive at dinner, like fine dining, when it has a hotel breakfast restaurant vibe. " how are you guys doing?" Asked our Mainlander server as she greeted us. Cocktail: their version of a Mai Tai sounded great, but was awful. I'm not sure how you can take rum, lime, orgeat and macadamia nuts, all things I love - and have the drink be nasty. Thankfully they were very friendly and exchanged it. I got instead the Lilikoi Mojito, which they stress is made with Jason Momoa's vodka. Didn't have much Lilikoi or mint flavor, but at least it was drinkable! BREAD: furikake Parkerhouse rolls. Everyone likes these. Four for $10. Other fine dining places I've been at this weekend complimentary bread, so I wish they did here too, especially given the general overpricing and underwhelming other food. SALAD: my strawberry and tomato salad sounded delicious. It's one of the reasons I picked this restaurant.... what an absolute embarrassment for this kitchen. A tiny ramekin of heirloom tomatoes, four tiny strawberry slices, and a teaspoon of micro greens, for20 something dollars. If you are ballsy enough to serve this as a salad, it damn well better be delicious. But the heirloom tomatoes were mushy and terrible. I don't know who thought this was OK to serve. Zero stars for this course. My SO got the mixed greens, which at least looked like a salad. It was so-so, but a lot better than mine! ENTREES: here at least I had a better experience. I got the salmon with miso fingerling potatoes. I enjoyed this dish and was able to eat all of it. I would give this four stars. My SO got the pappardelle and it was a huge portion and he liked it. My kid got the ribeye and liked it a lot. DESSERT: teens got the baked Hawaii, and some coconut sorbet. They went crazy for the baked Hawaii and said it was delicious. They liked the flavor of the sorbet, but the texture was off, like ice crystals. It was more like shaved ice. I got the Mac crunch cake, which is a gluten-free version of a chocolate layer cake. This was a decent dessert and I was not disappointed. The gluten-free devil cake layers we're not worth eating if you're not gluten-free. But the Valrhona mousse and the Mac crunch, or very tasty. The cake was big enough that I did not miss not eating the cake layers and just having the mousse part. Keep in mind that our entrées were between 46 and $75. So this is not an inexpensive restaurant at all. Also super annoying even if servers were friendly. We had a drunk wealthy older Scottish couple next to us. They kept calling over servers and trying to regale them with stories about golf courses and other things. He was really loud, and the servers kept stopping. I get it being awkward to leave a customer - but it was annoying for us that he was being encouraged, and I'm sure that there were people waiting for service while they are calm and waiter was there for 20 minutes listening to stories. Anyway, I research places a lot and I thought this was a safe bet. But my fam had a much better experience than I did. The salmon and Mac crunch cake are worth ordering. But this was my worst meal of vacation.

We love it here! The Sunday brunch is conservative with just the right amount of options ....but luckily they picked all the right ones. The prime rib is melt in your mouth along with creative desert such as a moist almond joy. This is the perfect place for a birthday celebration or just to enjoy a relaxing Sunday!

Surpassed all expectations. This stunning venue stands out on the big island for its dining experience, free from a pretentious vibe. A kids' menu is available, allowing both adults and Keiki to enjoy their meals together. Although it may be a bit pricey, the quality of the food and service more than compensates! The land and sea kabab plate is exceptional! The staff and service are even more impressive! Be sure to sample the s'mores dessert! Incredible

The service was amazing. Went there 2 nights in a row for dinner and lunch had many options to go to, but the food at this restaurant was just unmatched.

Came here for breakfast every morning during our stay. The food is really good. I recommend trying to loko moko. I'm still thinking about that dish a month later. Kona coffee is delicious. The restaurant overlooks the pool and there a grass area in front. Service could be a lot better but the vibes are still high.

On our last night here, we wanted a special dinner. HāLani offers a wonderful selection of food and a beautiful sunset view. We enjoyed our delicious cocktails while watching the cotton candy skies. It was absolutely breathtaking. Jolim was our amazing server, but the whole restaurant crew in ensuring that our glasses were never empty and that we enjoyed our food. The sauce on the ahi crudo was so delicious. The citrus of the mandarin oranges and the saltiness of the capers went so well with the freshness of the fish. We also had their garlic butter scallops. It was perfectly cooked and well-seasoned. We wanted to love their strawberry tomato salad, but it was a bit underwhelming. The Wagyu Steak Frites were delicious but the Ribeye was the award winner of our meal. The jalapeño mash wasn't spicy but it had a nice kick and creaminess to it. Don't forget the kimchi fried rice. It was a perfect carb to all our protein. The ube shokupan wrapped up our meal very nicely. Not too sweet and satisfied that "I'm full but I'm still craving dessert" feeling.

Update review. Menu has totally changed to tapas. Pizza is still on the menu. The puffy bread appetizer is amazing! Dips were all good as well except for eggplant dip...bland. Ribeye kabob is great. Shrimp kabob is ok. We were too full for dessert but they looked beautiful. Our server Cody was great.

We wanted a nice dinner for our last night in Hawaii and Halani was close to where we were staying in Waikoloa. We were able to book a reservation for 6pm no problem. We wanted to watch the sunset as we enjoyed our meal. Our server was awesome- super attentive to our table and informative about the specials. We opted for the special this day- Kanpachi with scallops, fingerling potatoes, and a sofrito. It was incredible. Kanpachi is a local fish to Hawaii. The scallops were so good. I didn't want my meal to end! I paired my meal with a spicy margarita, which was also delicious. The setting of this restaurant is breathtaking. They've got nice music playing. Super peaceful. The hotel only has valet parking but it's free to use that to park for while you're dining at one of their restaurants.

Fine dining that is actually really worth it!!! Be prepared to spend a pretty penny here but leave with a full tummy and satisfied taste buds. GREAT service 10/10, loved our waitress so much. She was sweet, personable, hospitable. 100% recommend the apps we got -- furikake house rolls was just a perfect started with the butter. You can never go wrong with rolls. You can ALSO never go wrong with truffle fries and mac & cheese so DEF get those two. For the entree, my friend and I opted to share the Daily Local Catch which was actually a perfect amount once the restaurant split it into two. Every bite of this food was flavorful. Truly enjoyed every bite. Unlike other high end placed where I feel the food is not enough, it is not like that here. Lastly, the menu is a rotating menu so when we were ordering, it was hard to find recent references. Hopefully my reviews helps some newer folks like myself out!

Located inside the Mauna Lani hotel, expect insane prices. We came for brunch on a Saturday (ends at 11) and there was plenty of seating available. They also validate valet parking if you are just visiting the resort. Lovely zen property with peaceful ambiance, polite staff, nice plating. The breakfast buffet was $50 for adults and $30 for children so we ordered a la carte. I got the veggie hash and felt very healthy, enough to indulge in malasadas and mochi the rest of the day! My husband got the Big Island benedict and said the meat tasted like hamburger. Our favorite was the ube colada though, very refreshing.

Dropped in for a quick bite before swimming with the manta rays at Mauna Kea and was served very quickly. The dipping sauce for the potatoes was on fire!

Food, Service, and Ambiance were wonderful. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious.

This is our second stay at this resort and Halani has been our breakfast ritual. The restaurant has a beautiful view and a variety of menu options. Their French toast is delicious and a side of Portuguese sausage completes the meal. My husband enjoyed their lox and bagel and the Benedict over the last few days. We had their Kona French press and Peaberry French press. I would pick the Peaberry over the Kona as it's smoother in my opinion. But both are great in the morning for a caffeine fix. They also offer a breakfast buffet. I haven't tried it, but it seems to be popular. Staff are very nice and welcoming.

The Mediterranean inspired menu was right up my alley. Loved their version of Shashuka

Wow the resort is immaculate. So pretty here. We dined here on a whim after finding it on OpenTable. So glad we came here. Food is on the pricey side but so worth the splurge. Service is very friendly and everything we ordered was on par. Love love. We will definitely come back w more ppl so I can have the whole fish.

Five friends met for lunch this week. Service was excellent. The setting is comfortable and luxuriously tropical. But the food was disappointing for three of us. Two had a sandwich with french fries: the Avocado Caprese Focaccia which consisted of "kona avocado, pistachio pesto, tomato, fresh mozzarella." The fries were perfectly crispy as ordered, but both sandwiches were mushy, spongy and unappetizing with no avocado to be found. When we asked our server, she explained that whipped avocado had been spread on the focaccia. We couldn't see it, because the balsamic vinegar had been spread on top. So she brought us each a small cup of the whipped avocado, which I can attest was not fresh Kona avocado but a processed food tasting avocado cream. Very disappointing! Another friend ordered the Caesar salad, but the croutons were awful -- stale with an unpleasant taste. This was my fourth time dining here. Each time, the food was not up to par with the setting or the service, but this was the most disappointing of my visits here.

Atmosphere, food, service, view, drinks...Perfect doesn't describe our experience here. Years ago, we stayed at the Mauna Lani and had breakfast here, but I feel like they've really leveled up their dinner. Kia was an AMAZING server. From her welcome, recommendations, special accommodations, to her frequent check-ins, personable service and even gifting not just my daughter a birthday dessert, but my wife a drink just to celebrate raising the baby... I couldn't ask for more. We had the whole fried fish; half fried/half sashimi. I definitely recommend choosing fried over grilled, the lightly fried fish brought out some extra flavor and crispy texture. We also did a side of lobster mac&cheese. The food was fresh, cooked well and delicious. We sat at this beautiful indoor/outdoor restaurant, listened to live music, and sipped on Ube Colada and Lychee martini (both great drinks)  cocktails as we had a perfect view of the sun setting over the ocean in the distance, and reflecting on the tranquil infinity pool beside us. It doesn't get any better.

Amazing breakfast spot- a la carte and buffet options are available, we went with a la carte option and were not disappointed! Service was good as well and the restaurant offers comfy seating and nice garden view!

We came here as an early celebration of our wedding anniversary and the ambiance at night of the restaurant was perfect for that sort of occasion. Absolutely beautiful location. We ordered some of the house rolls, which we found to be good but not overly so. We each had an ube colada, which was refreshing and a nice twist on the pina colada. My wife had the furikake salmon while I had the wagyu steak frites. While my wife really enjoyed the salmon, she is still talking about how good the potatoes that came with the dish were even now that we're back home. I thought my steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly and enjoyed the generous portion of garlic fries that came with the order. We also ordered a slice of their macadamia nut crunch cake, which was basically just a chocolate cake with a little bit of macadamia nut mixed into one layer of the icing. While the main course was great and everything else was pretty good, I still have to give it four stars because of the amount of money we spent. I understand you're paying for the experience as much as the food but $250 after tip (and not including desert since it was comped due to our anniversary) was a little steep in my opinion. I would still likely come here again on a special occasion but not if I was just searching for somewhere to have a meal.

Chose this place for lunch based on the review and how close it was to our hotel- the Fairmont Orchid. The restaurant is located in a hotel with a gated entrance you have to press a button for you to get in. There's no directory or map where the Halani is located but it's downstairs from the lobby entrance and to the left. Don't be fooled with the photos since depending on whether you go breakfast- lunch or dinner, they give a different menu. Since we arrived during lunch, the breakfast items people have posted can't be ordered. I got the 1/2 lb halani burger with fries. Wife got the grilled chicken kale salad and for an appetizer, the kona avocado dip with chips. Service was excellent. Ambiance was great with it being an open restaurant with birds flying around. Food was good but priced what you expect in a hotel setting. Service - 5 star Ambiance - 5 star Food-3.5 star Price - 3 star

We had such a good experience here that we ended up coming back a second night during our trip. The restaurant wasn't crazy busy, we were able to be seated right away without reservations both nights. The restaurant has beautiful, modern, wood designs in an open air setting just beyond the ocean. The ambience was lovely and one of the nights even included live music and a hula performance! The first night, Kiana was a solid server, super knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients and had excellent recommendations both on the menu and the island in general based on our conversation and tastes. Both nights, the local catch was recommended and of everything we ate across the two nights, it was by far the star. The Hawaiian amberjack special was incredible, cooked perfectly and incredibly flavorful. The meat entrees were good and provided some variety to the menu, but didn't compare to the beautiful seafood options overall. The curry couscous with the ahi steak was also a standout, incredibly flavorful and something I would come back again and again for. We didn't save room for dessert either night somehow, but the menu definitely looked good. As someone who was not staying at the resort, we were pleasantly surprised that the valet parking was complimentary for 3 hours with restaurant validation so no extra hidden costs on top of dinner, just remember to get your tag validated!

We went on 3/26 for a 6pm reservation. It was fantastic. We had the ballon bread and hummus, Kanpachi and Skirt Steak. For dessert we got the bon bons and the citrus olive oil cake. I don't know the managers name but he was VERY helpful and super nice. A keeper! We are staying on the Big Island for 11 nights and will definitely come back before we leave. Excellent!

HāLani impresses with its beautiful location and inviting atmosphere. The Mediterranean-inspired dishes are flavorful and satisfying, making it a great spot for a relaxed evening. While the service can be slow at times, the overall experience remains enjoyable.

Came here with my friends for my birthday. Pina was our server. The menu is Mediterranean. We wanted a bottle of chardonnay or champagne but the wine list only had Mediterranean wines and Pina said she didn't know much about the wines to offer a recommendation. She offered is another wine list separate from the menu, which we had to remind her 3X!!! She seemed to be in her own world and less than thrilled to bt there. When we finally got "the other wine list" it was basically the same as the menu!! Big loss!! So we ordered the dragon fruit margaritas, lychee martini and ube pina colada. All were tasty. For the food, we ordered the burger, medium rare. It was well done?? We didn't bother to send it back as it already took 40 minutes to get our food from the time we ordered??? There were only 4 tables. Very poor service and very slow!! Don't recommend going here if you're hungry. I got the ahi nicoise salad. It was ok, but you only get 4 small pieces of tuna at $32. Two of my friends ordered the Italian Panini. They said it was decent. We had to continually get our servers attention to refill our waters and ice teas! Very annoying, especially because you're paying so much to dine here to receive neglected service. Nothing offered for my birthday! Oh well. Won't be back after paying $200 for mediocre food and poor, inattentive service!! The only reason I gave them 2 stars, cause the cocktails were the only things that was made well.

The breakfast was great when we stayed here for Spring Break. We had dinner here a couple nights and the food was good, not great. For the price I was expecting a lot better. The citrus olive oil cake was delicious though!!

One of my great dining experience on staycation. Great food and service...had wagyu steak and scallops. Very nice ambiance and was able to take a nice sunset stroll after dinner.

If you like Mediterranean food, this is the place! Symphony was our server and she delivered excellent service. Very kind and professional. We ordered a few things and just shared it like family style. Everything was delicious!

We had an amazing experience. Great view, friendly people. Get the bread balloon - hummus was great and I almost wish I had gotten the dip trio. My salad was fresh and yummy, my husband had the lamb chops - our plates were cleaned! Best tzaztiki sauce! Dinner was even better with the sunset! We will definitely be back.

Food was great. The environment and view were amazing. We went right before sunset so we were able to see the sunset with our food. Services were fabulous. Our waitress went out of her way to make sure my kids were taken care of. Pricing was high as expected in a resort but justified with the view and vibe.

Unfortunately; the menu is now called Mediterranean, yet nothing meets the palates expectation. I believe this is a big fail. Staff try very hard. The best part may be the Balloon bread and the trio dips. Caesar is huge so split with another guest. Nothing great. Priced high with cold and skewers served overcooked and sat too long under a not so hot, heat lamp.

Service was the only good thing about the Sunday brunch. Not worth the $95. We had a live worm in the oyster that even freaked out the waitress. They comped one meal but we both didn't feel like eating after seeing that. There were also flies everywhere. Not sure what that's about since the waitress said she just started noticing but for a buffet with food out... You don't want to know how many flies have landed on what you're about to grab. I don't typically give poor reviews but for the price tag, worm and flies.... I just had to share our experience.

Ambiance was really nice, it is a beautiful spot amongst a beautiful resort. The food was ok, it was nothing amazing but good and thoughtfully presented. The drinks were delicious, we had a cocktail and a non alcoholic cocktail; both were perfect. The service was absymal. While the host was delightful and attentive our server, Jolim needs some training. He was very helpful in answering questions but honestly it seemed he rather be anywhere else but at work. He never cleared our menus from the table, he never bothered to clear a single dirty plate from the table even as he walked past us multiple times, and it took two servers to get us our children's food after ours came first. Heads up if you have kids: the kids portions are garangtuan. Unless you have a teenager two kids can easily split one entree.

We ate here on our last day. We weren't staying at the resort and almost everything else was booked for the night. I didn't have high hopes and figured it was going to be typical average hotel food. Boy were we wrong. Family of 4 and everyone said it was the best meal we've had in a long time. Yeah the live music and spectacular views didn't hurt, but food was really good and our server was fantastic. Definitely will return the next time we're on Hawaii.

We drove in for breakfast as off property guests. The HaLani is situated on a nice, garden patio at the Auberge. Valet parking was validated by the hostess. Service was great. Food was exceptional. Not the cheapest on the island. The short rib loco moco was best loco moco I've had and I've tried many. They also have an optional buffet breakfast.

Super cozy elegant restaurant. Service was not too bad, we went on a busy Friday night. Recommend to get reservations, unless you're willing to wait to be seated. Food and cocktails were great. Next time we will try the espresso Martini. We counted how many orders we see during our dinner, 7-8 parties got this drink lol so it must be their popular beverage.