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Brown's Beach House

4.0 (582 reviews)
PriceyHawaiian, Seafood
Closed • 5:30 pm - 8:30 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Romantic
Good for groups
Good for kids

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View from our table
Mike P.

Three of us went here for dinner on a Monday evening while vacationing on the big island. We were seated right on time and had a very nice table with an excellent view of the sunset. Our service was very good and attentive, but not pushy and we never lacked for anything during our meal. Our two martinis and glass of wine were delivered in a reasonable time. The martinis were delicious although the pour was on the short side for both. The wine temperature was a little too warm and could've tasted much better at less than room temperature. It was a very pleasant evening and with the live instrumental music and beautiful sunset it was all around outstanding ambiance. The complementary purple Beet rolls were delicious. We ordered the Baby Beet and Barata cheese salad. We thought it was one of the tastiest salads we've had. We also got the Mahi Mahi entree and their signature dish, Ti Leaf wrapped Kanpachi with an added side of Lobster Fried Rice. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. Browns Beach House is a very nice place to go for a special meal during sunset on the Kahala coast. When we were leaving after our meal, there was not an empty table available.

16oz Ribeye Steak.  Half medium rare and half medium so I can share with my wife.
Jeff L.

We stayed at the beautiful Fairmont Orchid Resort and we had no plans on our first night there so we decided to visit the resort's best restaurant for a late dinner. The guests were all slowly trickling out of the restaurant. We were seats quickly to a table near the beach. The Ambiance was beautiful especially with live music. The view would've been better during the sunset but we couldn't get a reservation so we watched the sunset near the pool area earlier. Reserve early if you want a sunset view from this restaurant. The bread that came with the dinner is a dark Ube dinner roll. I loved dinner rolls and there are Ube paste in the middle. It was delicious and unique. For dinner, I ordered the Coconut Red Curry Lobster Bisque, the 16oz ribeye, and a crab fried rice. For the Ribeye, I always get medium rare but I want my wife to try some too so I was thinking I should give in and get medium. Our server did us a solid and asked the chef to chopped the ribeye in half so we get half medium rare and half medium. The service staff sure went above and beyond to provide the best dinner experience possible. The Curry Lobster Bisque was very unique. I loved the soup because I want to try new things. My daughter and wife didn't like it as much though, probably because they don't like the Thai curry flavor. They prefer Japanese Curry normally. The Ribeye was well cooked and they have a chunk of herb butter on top. The server came by with a blow torch to help melt the butter. The presentation was great. However, the entire time I was thinking to myself "please don't over cook my steak with that torch..." haha. They even give me a huge bowie knife size steak knife to cut. The entire dinner experience was fantastic. If anyone is staying at the Fairmont Orchid, I highly recommend to stop by for a meal.

Tryingfood A.

Food is really amazing, nice taste and appearance, and the view is unforgettable. Service is ok.

Winnona's Crown   Absolut Elyx Vodka, Passion Fruit Purée,  Lime Juice, Vanilla Syrup, Prosecco
Taylor R.

Brown's Beach house is located within the Fairmont Orchid hotel resort. I would recommend booking at least a day in advance because slots fill up quickly. They do take walk-up reservations, but the wait is usually a couple of hours. If you're dining for a special occasion, you can note it on your reservation. I would recommend choosing a time window around sunset because the sky is very beautiful and definitely romantic! Our spectacular server was Bruce. He was super kind and helpful--checking in on us often throughout dinner & dessert. You can check out my photos for what we ordered. Everything was absolutely incredible - we'd order every item again. I did, however, forget to take a picture of the Ube rolls (first round complimentary). They were so unique and had great textures. I wish I could make these at home! For dessert, I thought the tiramisu was a little dry, but my husband enjoyed the whole thing. Their version of the Snickers bar was totally delicious, even better than the actual candy bar) and complimentary (since we were celebrating our anniversary - how sweet!) It's definitely a more pricey dining experience, but it is an absolute must do if you are staying at or around the hotel. We are really glad that we went here on our last night.

The rolls!!!!!  They are known for these.

We wanted a really nice place to celebrate a birthday and there are a lot of places to choose from in the area. Browns did not disappoint. Everything was delicious and fresh. We got a table near the beach and watched the sunset. Service was what you expect at a fine dining restaurant - very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Would go back!

Ube bread (complimentary)
Sara B.

Fantastic view, excellent service, and delicious menu. Everything tasted so good, from the complimentary ube bread rolls to the lobster, prawns, and filet mignon. All the proteins were cooked perfectly and seasoned well. We really loved the lobster tail. Don't skip this. Dessert was good too! We got the Hawaiian snickers bar which wasn't overly sweet and rounded off the meal with some Kona coffee. Good vibes and great hospitality. Also, one of the best places to view a sunset on the Kona coastline. Paired with some live music, it was perfection. A night well spent.

Hawaiian snickers bar
Michelle I.

Came for a sunset dinner. Beautiful views. Service was amazing. We enjoyed everything we ate. Ube bread- yum! Watermelon poke - fun way to try watermelon differently, has a slight kick Scallops - delicious, would have been nice to get 3 instead of 2 for the price. Coconut red curry lobster bisque - i enjoyed it, subtle red curry flavor Ribeye- cant go work with steak Ti Leaf Wrapped Kanpachi - I really enjoyed, it was interesting with the coconut cream Panna cotta - beautiful flavors but the panna cotta wasn't fully set Hawaiian snickers bar - 100% recommend getting if you enjoy chocolate.

Lobster bisque. Excellent, with a touch of spice
Karen K.

Our first time dining here and it won't be the last. The food was excellent (especially the ube dinner rolls and the lobster bisque), the ambiance beautiful, having a gorgeous view of the ocean. There was a singer with guitar who was performing out on the grass and he was a fabulous musician. Quiet, relaxing Hawaiian music made the night so special. Our server was great, explaining the menu items with knowledge and ease. My only criticism would be the hostess who greeted us. She obviously did not check the menus she put in front of us, as one of the menus was missing an entire page. That should not happen at a high end restaurant like this. Fortunately our waiter was quick to procure another. Then later in the evening I went to ask her where the restrooms were, and her attitude was very condescending. I have no idea why. Other than that, our evening was very pleasant.

Potato H.

Best restaurant experience we could've hoped for. Tremaine and staff served our table, family of 13 and we were given the royal treatment. Sun was blocking our eyes and Tremaine brought out an umbrella. Then one of our kids was feeling sluggish and he made a makeshift bed out of chairs. Who does that? He and the other waiters who helped us did such an excellent job making sure we had the perfect birthday celebration and last night on the island. They even took our family photos closer to the beach. I don't think we ever had service like that before. Above and beyond all expectations!

Salad
Rom P.

Amazing experience! Staff, food, and Ambiance were 5 stars. To start off we were seated at the outer edge of the restaurant near the water and we were able to see the sunset - ambiance was off the roof. The food selection were great from the vegetarian (Kalo Fondant), to the Mahi mahi to the filet mignon. Let's not forget about the "Ube" rolls. The desserts was great and my favorite would be the chocolate dessert of the evening. The staff were incredible and this tops off a great evening! Definitely a great place to have dinner with family and friends.

Sunset from our table
Doc Ev E.

**4.8 rounded up We were blessed with an excellent table as we watched the fire in the sky sunset and our servers helped take pics of us The gentleman playing Hawaiian gentle tunes on the guitar enhanced the mood w the attentive servers Food was excellent w the lobster bisque and filet minion and the tea leaf kampachi/fish-had a ginger like Asian flavor w Mexican like sauce--unique to me Peaceful and serene for a memorable dinner

Ti Leaf Wrapped Kanpachi
Brian M.

This is a beautiful restaurant at one of the most fabulous resorts that I have ever been to, but the food is just average. The drinks are fine and the complimentary ube bread with honey butter is terrific. We tried four different mains: Ti Leaf Wrapped Kanpachi (ok), Kona Prawns (overcooked), Mahi Mahi (best of what we tried), and Special Ono (not great). This is a very expensive meal that does not live up to the experience of the hotel.

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Anita T.

What a superb experience for our wedding anniversary! If you have a big event to celebrate while in this area of the Big Island, please consider Brown's. It was a small hike to get out to this restaurant from the lobby of the Fairmont Hotel, but it was worth it to be on the beach for the amazing sunset. I shared about our anniversary online when making the reservation, and they gave us the best table in the place-IMO, so close to the beach and only a few tables in this section. We both got fish--he got Mahi Mahi, I got Ono. Both excellent but i liked his macadamia crusted Mahi the best. And the lobster fried rice had a great smokey flavor that sets it apart from your everyday Hawaiian side dish. Excellent presentation of food from the purple sweet potato bread, to the salad, the entrees, and the desserts. Try the tiramisu and the snickers dessert. Service was wonderful! There was even a sunset ritual performed with a horn! And the sun setting was the perfect backdrop (6 pm reservations in July is perfect timing). We had a magical time and will be back!

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