While staying at the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, we purchased the breakfast package at the 1 Kitchen Hanalei Bay and little did I know that was a wise one. Everyday you can dine right in front of the bay and you can start your day with such a hearty diet! The beautiful open space , fresh smell of special locally brewed coffee and feathery visitors. Yes, you have a lot of birds swopping in to get a taste of the food when you just leave your table to refill from the buffet counters. The waiter gave a lid to cover our plates when we were gone. Coming to the food, the breakfast buffet was enough to feed a village, local to continental to international. Food options: Soaked oats Live omlette station - with veggies, cheese and meats of your choice Bagels, breads, pain au chocolate, croissants Avacado toast - garnished with grape tomatoes, radish, herbs Dumplings - veggie filled, steamed ones Miso soup Taro pancakes Tropical fruit juices Must-try, great service, ambiance and out-of-the-world views. Tip: Go early to get the best seats. read more

1 Kitchen Hanalei Bay - New American Near Me - Princeville, Hawaii

Here for the first time and I was excited to see the amazing dinner views and if you're able to celebrate a birthday with the view sunset it's worth it -- we were sat an outside table with the sun setting and it was just beautiful would go back during the day. Also it was pricey but expected for an establishment like this . Started with the Kauai Tai was perfection would get it again love the liliko'i + hibiscus foam. Seafood tower was great for three , unfortunately mignonette was not fan of the poke or ceviche could have done without and had more oysters with the cucumber mignonette or some extra hamachi . MP catch of the day was a Hawai'i yellow fish or amber jack and it was cooked to perfection it was buttery inside and crisp skin with like green herb chimichurri like sauce . Spicy Kona crab rigatoni which had a great kick loved all the fresh crab on top Brussels sprouts were crispy and flavorful super tasty . Ending with the pineapple crème brûlée great we shared with three but definitely could have gotten my own and devoured if we didn't get entree heavy. Thank you to Darren our waiter who made great selections he definitely attended to us and made sure those water cups were full. Definitely would go back for another drink during the day . read more

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3.5 stars. Fantastic view-breathtaking view of hanalei bay. Drinks and food overpriced and under seasoned as to be expected with such a great view. Restaurant is really beautiful inside too. Had the shrimp as an appetizer which were 4 shrimp for 32$-they were okay, not memorable. I did have the pineapple crème brûlée which was delicious. Our server was kind and made Kauai recommendations for us. I still recommend checking it out-Maybe just enjoy the view with drinks instead of dinner? read more

1 Kitchen Hanalei Bay - Outdoors - New American Near Me - Princeville, Hawaii

Before I get into my review, I want to highly recommend visiting during the day. The views are incredible. There is a reason why this place is known for the views! When you arrive, the host kindly greets you. I knew in that moment, we were off to a great start! The waitress was also so sweet and gave great recommendations. I asked for a table by the balcony so I can enjoy the views and got exactly what I expected! I ordered the Heat Wave cocktail, it was so yummy. If you like tequila this is a great option. I then started with the sourdough bread rolls, SO GOOD. Save a couple to go with your dinner, trust me on this. Then ordered the Spicy Kona Crab pasta... probably the best dish I've ever had! It was so full of flavor and light enough to not feel so filling. The portion size is very generous, and remember those rolls I told you to save? Dip them in the sauce! I finished the night with their version of an espresso martini made with rum, it was so decadent. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

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I am writing about the Sunday AYCE brunch at 1 Kitchen. We loved it so much we went 2 Sundays in a row. My favorites were the ahi, poke, salmon and mini loco moco. My suggestion is to call the day of your visit to confirm what is being offered that day because as we learned the choices can change week by week. read more

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We had such a wonderful experience at 1 Kitchen. The service from Ryan was absolutely top-notch -- warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. He made the whole evening feel special without ever being over the top. The food was lovely -- fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can taste the care in every dish. And the atmosphere? Unreal. Dining while looking out over the ocean at Hanalei Bay feels like something out of a postcard. Relaxed, breezy, and truly North Shore perfection. Highly recommend 1 Kitchen for an amazing meal with exceptional service and unforgettable views. read more

1 Kitchen Hanalei Bay - New American Near Me - Princeville, Hawaii

Incredible ambiance and views, server was super nice....super disappointed in the food for that price. Could have paid $50 for pizza at a local joint and been more pleased with the food. They gotta figure this out if they are charging that much. read more

We came in for brunch on a Monday and had no issues getting a table with a view without any issues. It is a Buffet brunch option only. I did enjoy the available options although my partner found it wasn't as "meaty" as other brunch options. As I dont eat meat I found it great! The highlights were the avocado toast and the chia pudding. The array of options are large but I found there was enough good things to make it worth the price. The view is GORGEOUS- and staff is kind and there if you need them! Would definitely recommend! read more

Sucha beautiful property! Drinks were delicious. Food was yummy. The customer service was superb. We went to celebrate my birthday and they went above and beyond to make me feel so special. I would definitely go back again! read more

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Bland effortless food, mediocre service at best, needlessly loud, and prices that have zero justification. The resort around the restaurant it pretty but there's no way this should be the dining experience at a resort that seems to command starting prices abound $1500/ night! Mostly though, the food was just not good. read more

The best breakfast buffet I've ever had. Taking into account that this was given to me 2 days in a row at no charge, I thought it would be fair not to give 5 stars because I'm (probably) slightly biased. Word of advice: don't leave your food unattended on your desk because the birds will devour it when you leave. read more

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Amazon views. Amazing service. Amazing food and drinks! This is one spot that we always return to when we are in Kauai! read more

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Ambiance, don't ever need to say it. It's beautiful and the views are absolutely incredible. All of the staff is friendly, knowledgeable and even willing to share some things about the island. Much appreciated! The food is good. I had a burger which was done just the way I like it. There was nothing overly fancy about it but it was a good burger. My girl had the fish tacos and they were also good. Not great. I feel like I enjoyed the views here better than the food but how could you not. I would suggest going for brunch or for dinner as their lunch menu is quite limited. Still an awesome place to visit! Suggest! read more

Dinner. Great people and the setting is drop dead beautiful! The menu is very small which can be ok, but it was just average with incredible prices. The Four Seasons in Lanai is a great example of huge price with amazing food, unfortunately here, it just the former, price no delivery. Nice but not worth the money. read more

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Came for Sunday brunch and while the food was good, there were limited selections on their buffet style menu. For breakfast only a few choices, and while more offerings on the lunch and desert side, still didn't deliver. What bothered me most was the $20 they charge for valet even when you're spending a couple hundred dollars for brunch (not a hotel guest) Service was ok. They offer bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys but you have to flag down the servers. Hostess staff was friendly. Maybe if you're staying at the hotel and spending over a grand per night they treat you better. read more

1 Kitchen Hanalei Bay - New American Near Me - Princeville, Hawaii

We started out with the sourdough pull apart rolls. It's served with a delicious creamy butter with hints of salty/sweet and the tiniest hint of heat. If you like King's Hawaiian rolls, this is that much better fresh out of the oven. We also enjoyed the pork belly, which was very tender and not too fatty. For our main course, we had the seafood paella served over the best rice. Lots of protein on the paella- shrimp, scallops, chicken, calamari, and Portuguese sausage. So yummy . We finished the evening with the pineapple crème brûlée. So light and creamy and perfectly prepared. We would eat here again without hesitation. We loved it. We had a fantastic server who was attentive and thoroughly knowledgeable about the menu. Her name was Mokihana. The restaurant itself is very comfortable with a very natural environment decorated with natural wood, rope and linens. read more

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Tonight we were expecting exemplary food and service at 1 Kitchen, and it fell short. It has received rave reviews on Yelp and was highly recommended to us by friends who frequent Kauai. We had a 5:30pm reservation. Although we showed up early, we were asked to wait till 5:30. So we headed to the bar. The Princeville Mai Tai was superb. At the appointed time, we were escorted by our server to our outdoor table and the incredible view. Our server who has been with the restaurant since it opened was friendly and engaging. The Sourdough Pull-Apart bread and the Wagyu Meatballs were exceptionally tasty. The Shoots & Labne salad was incredible. I told our server that I'm a big fan of Ahi, but her endorsement for the Kanpachi, which is often hard to find on a menu, made it the obvious choice. I was told it was a 13-ounce serving, which didn't seem daunting to me, given my love for seafood. I will say the $72 serving could have fed several, but it lacked the moisture I would have expected. It was dry. As the evening passed, it was rare to see our server, less to have her stop by our table to check on us. After I had gotten half-way thru the fish, John, the restaurant's new manager, stopped by. We had pleasant conversation about our Midwestern roots and I was trying to explain the fish was underwhelming. Unfortunately, he was called away and never returned. After my half-eaten fish had sat on the table for 20-25 minutes, a runner came by to ask if we wanted it boxed. We declined. At this point, we were done for the evening. No dessert, no final after dinner cocktail. What surprised me was our server's absence, especially for such a renown restaurant. I can't tell if they were short staffed or what. And I can't understand how the server didn't sense our dissatisfaction. We left disappointed. read more

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I went to Kauai Island with my friends for the first time in a while. We enjoyed dinner at a nice, atmospheric place there. The people working there weren't necessarily friendly, but they were definitely good-looking. It cost over $100 per person -- about $500 for the three of us. The next morning, we went to a breakfast buffet that was around $60 per person, and honestly, it felt much better than dinner. I went to Kauai Island with my friends for the first time in a while. We enjoyed dinner at a nice, atmospheric place there. The people working there weren't necessarily friendly, but they were definitely good-looking. It cost over $100 per person -- about $500 for the three of us. The next morning, we went to a breakfast buffet that was around $60 per person, and honestly, it felt much better than dinner. read more

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Everything about this restaurant was AMAZING. An absolute must see on Kauai!! The views are unbeatable, food is incredible, and staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. One of the best meal experiences we've ever had!! Thank you thank you thank you! read more

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Great view of the mountains and beach. Pricey menu items but I guess you're paying for the view mostly. Plus people who stay here probably don't care about the price anyways. Everything we ordered was delicious. Drinks were all very good, with some tropical hints/tastes. One negative thing is that in the carrot hummus dip, the veggies are not freshly cut. The carrot strips are dry, the celery piece is a bit brown on the edge. I'd expect them to be fresher looking, considering it's from a high end restaurant. read more

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Is everyone OK??? We came here due to the reviews. We had the worst food here in our lives. Here's what we ordered: We ordered appetizers first before ordering any entrées since we wanted to figure it out along the way. Mind you we were starving so things should've tasted better, however, it was so disappointing that we didn't even want to order any entrées after our starters. -Sourdough Pull apart (the only edible thing here) -Wagyu Meatballs (taste was OK, but it was really cold as if they had it in the fridge and just took it out and served it to us since it was also super fast after we ordered that it came out) -Fingerling Potatoes (the 2nd edible thing here) -Eggplant (it was disgusting, we made a comment to the waiter that again. It was cold and it tasted like nothing. The texture was also really weird. I'm not even kidding you I literally thought that they had given this to another person and perhaps they didn't like it so they gave it to us because it was just so stale as if it was just sitting there. And I love eggplant, it's my favorite and was so disappointed that they couldn't get this right.) -carrot (see comment above eggplant very similar thoughts) -rigatoni (we couldn't even eat this, it smelled and tasted like acid) I will say the server was very kind and nice for trying to give us more items to try, and at that point we were already so tired it was about 9:30pm aka 12:30am our CA time so we just wanted to get out of there and pay without a fuss. However, I did wanna note that he didn't seem surprised; as if this sort of thing happened all the time to because he quickly just nodded after we gave our comment like he's heard it 100 times before. We come to Kauai every year and it was our first time trying this place but never again are we ever going back to this restaurant. We had stayed with a couple friends in Kauai and they had mentioned that it was known to not have great food by the locals. They had recommended the terrace restuarant (upstairs) to us the next day which we were so hesitant to go to just because of this bad experience that we had. All of that with tip was $122, we also got 2 non alcoholic drinks. You're basically paying for the view, but that's it. Next time I would just get a drink and nothing else if I wanted to just look at the scenery. It's a known fact that Kauai North Shore does not have great food and this feeds the stigma. read more

1 Kitchen Hanalei Bay - New American Near Me - Princeville, Hawaii

Loved! The food and service were great. A little sad though the Wagyu tomahawk was sold out. Views were great We also went for breakfast a few times. The eggs benny was ammmmazing. I didn't have anything bad here. It was all delicious. read more

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Food 1000/10. Service 1000/10. Views 1000/10. Just go!!! Our waitress took photos and gave great menu suggestions. We celebrated our anniversary here and received complimentary prosecco! read more

1 Kitchen Hanalei Bay - Black Truffle & Seafood Skewer - New American Near Me - Princeville, Hawaii

Ambiance is excellent. Service was good. The food was ok... but a bit disappointing. I guess one can consider it refined relative to the usual island fares. The bucatini with shrimp tasted better the next day as the flavors blended in more. Nothing special to note about the green beans. The eggplant was a tad sweet. It would be good to see more kitchen / menu improvements as the location is amazingly beautiful. read more

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What an incredible way to start the day! The food and coffee were delicious, the atmosphere was breathtaking, and the service was phenomenal. With the movement of the trees, birds, and the ocean below, the restaurant truly feels alive. Before we left, Matthew shared some recommendations for our last day in Kauai, which we followed -and they turned into magical, lifelong memories. Thank you so much I cannot recommend this place enough, especially for families. read more

1 Kitchen Hanalei Bay - New American Near Me - Princeville, Hawaii

I stayed in this amazing hotel for a week for my honeymoon. I booked this thru Costco travel package. Truly a relaxing and luxurious stay!! The hotel has a premium look. We got the ocean view room. Waking up listening to the ocean waves every day was very relaxing! We had daily food credit and so ended up dining every day here. The food tasted amazingg!! It is definitely pricey but the quality was worth it. My favs were the lemon Ricotta pancake, kanpachi fish, beef burger, pizzas and zaatar fries from Sandbox. The drinks were really nice too!! I'd definitely come back to stay here again! read more

I had made a reservation for our 20th wedding anniversary. Our reservation was for 7:30 PM, but we had hiked the first 2 miles of the Kalalau Trail, that day and were pretty exhausted and hungry! We decided to take a chance and go there by 6 PM to see if we could get an earlier table. They seated us immediately, for which we were very grateful. The weird thing about our table, even though it had these gorgeous expansive views, was that there was another table less than 3 feet away from us (in the path of our view) where the gentleman decided to change his seat location and instead of looking out at the ocean decided to angle himself so that he was staring right at us most of our meal. Regardless, we received excellent service, cocktails and food were delicious. OK, now onto the food. The catch of the day was Kanpachi -- I've never seen such a giant piece of fish be served before. It was flawlessly cooked, and perfectly seasoned with a delectably crisped skin and because of the surface area, every bite we cut into had smoke escaping from it. Every morsel was delicious. The 12oz of grilled NY strip steak was perfectly medium rare and well seasoned - I loved that they brought us some kosher salt to the table for us to adjust the flavor to our palate. The steak sauce, my husband loved it. I did not need it. The server paired our meal with the appropriate wines and they were perfect. There was so much food that we ended up splitting the steak, eating a half of the fish between the two of us and took the rest back to the resort for breakfast the next morning. Even with reheating in the microwave it was tender and absolutely delicious. The only thing that I'm disappointed about, even though it's not something I can't fault them with is that I read so many reviews of the staff making a big deal out of celebration moments, so I went with a little bit of an expectation. While the hostess wished us -- nothing else was done about it. We've been to restaurants all over the world during birthdays and anniversaries and we always get either a comped dessert or even a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. So I would be lying if I didn't say I was slightly disappointed. None of that distracts from the fact that the meal was absolutely excellent and our second favorite meal on this trip to Kauai. So the only slight issue was the weird seating arrangement where we felt a little like we were on display with the table in front of us head on in our direction less than 3 feet away. read more

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For an unforgettable evening of good food and amazing atmosphere, check out 1 Kitchen at the 1 Hotel. First, allow some time to explore this beautiful hotel built into the cliffs of Princeville, Hi on the Garden Isle of Kauai. Then, take your time and enjoy the fantastic service and scrumptious dishes at this beautiful space. read more

1 Kitchen Hanalei Bay - Prime Filet Mignon - New American Near Me - Princeville, Hawaii

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I've only been here for breakfast a handful of times and the selection and quality is excellent. But what really makes 1 Kitchen standout is their service. Everyone that we've ever met their is warm, friendly, and genuinely kind. It's a real standout even among the other venues at 1 Hotel. For whatever reason, it's something special down there. read more

After staying 5 nights and frequenting the restaurant daily, I am much happier to report that the staff was amazing. I would like to think that my previous experience was isolated and that we were overlooked when a staff member went to lunch. This past visit really helped me see how kind and tentative the staff are, I was very appreciative. The prices are very high, but the location and hotel are pretty magical. read more

1 Kitchen Hanalei Bay - The view - New American Near Me - Princeville, Hawaii

Amazing way to relax and enjoy yourself, especially since it was a birthday celebration! read more

1 Kitchen Hanalei Bay - I enjoyed a Cabernet Sauvignon, Routestock Coriander-with a lovely Sesame Ahi tuna - New American Near Me - Princeville, Hawaii

First of all the service was amazing. Our server was amazing and helpful. Our steak took significantly longer than it should have so she compensated the appetizers. Onto the food, the shrimp app we got was alright flavor wise and not much food. The kale salad was pretty good actually. The bread was alright not bad but nothing memorable. We got the wagyu New York strip loin steak and that was disappointing. Definitely not wagyu and had strands of tendon in it that were not chewable. Overall I would say if you go for the vibe it's great but the food was unfortunately not great tbh. read more

This was the perfect place for our business holiday lunch! My colleague and I enjoyed our food, I loved my turkey club and fries. Our server Matthew was very accommodating and we appreciated his recommendations and impeccable service. Also, you can't beat the view overlooking the mountains and Hanalei. We will be back! read more

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A HUGE SHOUTOUT TO EVANS! Our server for the night was just wonderful. He answered our questions, checked on us often, and gave us great recommendations for our dinner! We had the flatbread and catch of the day that my husband and I shared along with some drinks. The food was so fresh and delicious! We came here to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary and had the best time. The ambiance was so relaxing and peaceful. I highly recommend coming here if you're in Kauai. read more

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Came here for anniversary lunch with my boyfriend. Service was amazing and food was 10/10. The fries were our favorite! We were able to sit outside so we got to enjoy the beautiful view. Will definitely be coming back! read more

1 Kitchen Hanalei Bay - Princeville Mai Tai, Kaua'i Style Spicy Poke Bowl, Fire Roasted Mushrooms - New American Near Me - Princeville, Hawaii

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Setting and service are 5 star. The food and prices are one star. Arugula salad for $21 was a joke and tasteless. The Big Island Kanpachi was just OK and $160 for two. Mai Tais were $25 each and OK but only on par with what you can make at home. Bill for two with tip near $300. Felt ripped off. read more

1 Kitchen Hanalei Bay - $25 Mia tais (each) - New American Near Me - Princeville, Hawaii

As a guest of the hotel, I have frequented 1 Kitchen a handful of times for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The buffet breakfast is absolutely incredible, although ordering a la carte is arguably better (if you can't eat $60 worth of food). For lunch, I'm a fan of the club sandwich which I think has a garlic aioli which makes me absolutely incredible. Great place for dinner as well, with personal favorites being the fried chicken and burger. Overall good service with unbeatable views of Hanalei. If you've stayed at the hotel, you also know, but if not, make this place a stop during your next vacation. Eliza is easily the most amazing server at this restaurant and was great to spend our mornings with her - thank you, Eliza! read more

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Deliciousssss. We have had a ton of seafood during our trip so decided to stick to pasta. Both pastas were 10/10. Truffle pasta was high quality. The rigatoni was very flavorful. Ended with a warm brownie that had macadamia nut crunch. OMG save room. read more

Terrible food. Great service. Nice ambiance wear your Rolex and don't forget to iron your shirt, you are in Hawaii!! Thats it.

There are meals that feed the body. Others feed the soul. And then there are those, like brunch at 1 Kitchen, that feel suspended somewhere in between, caught between a postcard and a poem that never quite lands. Located within the gorgeously curated 1 Hotel, a place so beautiful it seems designed by the wind and lit by Pinterest, the setting is undeniably breathtaking. Lush greenery spilling over blonde wood, panoramic views of the Pacific stretching past glass railings, and slack key guitar melodies drifting like plumeria on the breeze. Even the ghost of Genoa Keawe was there, crooning softly through the speakers. We all went for the breakfast buffet. It was, in a word, abundant. Chia puddings layered like parfaits for minimalist art galleries. A rainbow of fresh fruit, practically glowing. A well-stocked omelette station, eggs, sausage, and just enough polished steel to reflect your gratitude back at you. But somewhere between the turmeric ginger shot and the eco-friendly tableware, something essential had gone missing. The soul. It was all there, beautifully presented, expertly prepared, but I found myself longing for people. Real ones. Aunties cracking jokes over coffee. Uncles asking if you want Tabasco on your eggs. A server with a story. A kitchen that sings. To brunch at 1 Kitchen is to dine in the pages of a luxury travel magazine. You'll be full. You'll be grateful. But if you're searching for something local, something human, something that hugs you from the inside out, you might leave still a little hungry for something more than food. For beauty, for bounty, for views that make you believe in postcards again, 1 Kitchen delivers. But for heart? You may need to wander further down the beach, where the sand is messier, the music's live, and the eggs are served with a side of aloha. read more