Chelsie F.
Yelp
The happy hour menu, I was so looking forward to trying a drink called the "Spa Day." It has prairie cucumber vodka, watermelon, lime & mint. Not only did this drink sound amazingly refreshing but it was also as delicious as it sounded. Even both my mom & I had two drinks each. I seriously couldn't get enough. These flavors mix so well together, my first sip made me feel like I was swept away to an actual spa. Plus this beautiful pink drink was garnished with the cutest finishing touch, a cucumber slice & a mint leaf. Making this drink very instagramable. So if you also happen to be a fan of those ingredients, I highly recommend trying this drink. It's currently a Chelsie favorite.
As for my guy, he loves an ice cold coke & will literally order this every time we go anywhere. So he was also content with his drinks as well.
The calamari is always a fun & tasty appetizer. Although needs a garnish boost to make this dish a little more instagramable. I'd experiment with possibly adding an artichoke garnish to the tartar sauce. Plus enhancing the color of the entire dish with some micro greens. Or even placing the sauce/lemon in the center placing the calamari around it like flower petals. Just to help make a simple dish a little more sophisticated.
The coconut shrimp has always been a fan favorite for my mom & George. They devoured the plate. I on the other hand am not usually a fan of coconut & shrimp together. However I do like shrimp so I'd be open to trying a different shrimp dish in the future. Maybe something with avocado or pineapple might be fun. I do have to admit though this dish was presented beautifully. I liked the use of space, colors & how the sauce was drawn on the plate. It made this dish look like an edible art piece.
The seared ahi bruschetta is one of my personal favorites. I actually ordered this on a dinner date in the past. So this is round number two for me. Although I'd recommend this appetizer to be served as bite sized pieces. It would make it easier to share & less messy trying to bite into it. Also micro greens to garnish on top would give a more vibrant green then the copped version. Plus pouring the balsamic at the table might give this dish that extra wow factor. That would also help keep the ahi that vibrant red/pink color longer.
I didn't try the Wagyu Burger this time, however George loved it. My mom also tried a bite & liked it too. I was busy sampling the frites, I liked the flavor of the seasoning used. I think it might have been a cajun spice?
As for dessert, I thought I wanted to try their malasadas. Except those weren't available during their happy hour. However I did get to try the flourless chocolate cake with berries & Ube gelato. I'm honestly surprised with how quickly I fell in love with this dish. It is amazingly delicious, that warm melt in your mouth chocolate cake. With a berry & an iced cold bite Ube gelato. Is everything my dreams are made of. Plus I'm a huge fan of anything Ube. So I definitely highly recommend this dessert & is a Chelsie favorite for sure.
I was also impressed with the color theme for the table. I liked the touch of black for the coasters, straws & black/white napkins. Plus the different shades of blue for the dishes used. It all ties together nicely with the logo & giving off ocean vibes.
Overall everyone we encountered on this visit was very nice & accommodating. Plus being born & raised on Maui. I absolutely love being able to help spread the word on places that offer amazing customer service, a beautiful view with a delicious spot to dine.
Until next time.
XOXO,
ChelsieFletcher