Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

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   Scott

   Seattle

   15 reviews

   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The menu is expansive with options for sushi , good appetizers, and mains with a nice Hawaiian twist. Two of us order the tasting menu- also delicious. we had tableside Martini's (Vespa & Sidecar) which was fun and the glass wear for the Mai Thai was also Hawaii centric. The restaurant is well set back from the ocean but did have a nice holiday ambiance.
   

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   Amy

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first time at Red Salt and it won’t be our last. From start to finish it was a dream. Noah was our server and we left feeling like old friends. Every recommendation was amazing and the wine pairing with the lamb special was perfection. You can tell he is loves what he does and is great with people. The food. Oh my word the food. Get the lamb, the focaccia is ridiculous, and the short ribs melt in your mouth. You won’t be disappointed. Also, yes. It’s pricey, but it’s worth it. Know that going in to it and let go. Good food is not cheap. And this is great food, worth every penny.
   

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   Joe

   VIP

   Atlanta Metro

   87 reviews

   3.0

   87 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was just ok. Not good. Breakfast just ok. Service wasn’t the best. Manager was kind of abrasive. Won’t be back
   

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   RANDY

   VIP

   Denver

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Order drinks they don’t come until the meal was over . The steak was very fatty , the taste was good . The server couldn’t keep my water glasses full . The best part of the night was the hostess , the females were excellent, very kind and polite .
   

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   Cathy

   Dallas

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We had a reservation at 6:45 and even arrived a little early but didn’t get seated till 7:15. Took another 15 minutes for our waiter to come by. He wasn’t very inviting and gave no intro about the specials or menu in general just asked what we wanted to order. The waiter at the table next to us was much more welcoming and had so much to offer about the food items so we just listened to them. Food was ok, highlight was the scallops everything else was blah to us. Soups, and the two main fish dishes had zero flavor. This restaurant is way overpriced for the value of the service and food.
   

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   Kimberlee

   VIP

   Seattle

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We stayed at Ko’a Ke’a for 6 nights and had dinner here on NYE. The meal was very good and the service was fantastic. The food is also very good but slightly overpriced. All of the staff are amazing. (6 breakfasts here as well). However, the noise level during dinner was unpleasant and we could not hear our server or carry on a conversation.
   

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   Bryan

   Hawaii

   21 reviews

   4.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Ok service slow probably short handed. Food ok , specialty soufflé pancake more like a meringue not worth it. Nothing special in my opinion.
   

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   Christian

   VIP

   Raleigh

   24 reviews

   4.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Had a reservation but arrived early and sat at bar to have a drink before being seated at a table. The bartenders were busy but took time to recommend sushi and main courses. Their service was attentive but not intrusive. We decided to give up our table and eat at the bar. We enjoyed our sushi, ahi entree, lobster gnocchi, and shared the bread pudding. If one thing could be improved, I would suggest dimming the fluorescent/LED lights under the bar for dinner service. The lighting looked “cheap” and this is not a low-end restaurant.
   

   Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded 4 days ago

   Aloha Christian, Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the sushi, ahi entrée, lobster gnocchi, and bread pudding. It’s great to hear that the bartenders provided excellent service. We appreciate your suggestion about the lighting and will certainly take that into consideration to enhance the atmosphere for future guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Mahalo, Joanna
   

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   JedS

   VIP

   Palm Springs

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great night at Red Salt, just like always. Jojo was great, helping us get one of our old favorites done to perfection. We love this restaurant- it is our favorite - and will be back again soon!!
   

   Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded 5 days ago

   Aloha JedS, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Red Salt as your favorite! We're thrilled to hear you had a great night and that Jojo took such good care of you. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Mahalo, Joanna
   

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    Jared

    VIP

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    Skip this tourist trap. So many better places on Kauai. It’s in the lobby of a hotel. Overpriced food, unhelpful staff, Worst dining experience of all the islands.
    

    Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded 4 days ago

    Aloha Jared, I’m so sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. We aim to accommodate every guest’s needs, and it’s clear we fell short. Your feedback about the kitchen and bar service is invaluable, and we’ll address it to ensure better experiences moving forward. Your feedback is important, and if you’d like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to contact our Food & Beverage department at your convenience. Mahalo, Joanna
    

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