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    Nanea Restaurant

    3.4 (360 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    NANEA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pool area and Nene
    G M.

    Lovely views of the Ocean and well groomed resort. Menu a bit limited though food is well prepared don't expect gourmet elegance in the food but it is OK. Staff is pleasant and attentive yet at peaks times there could a couple more on the dining floor. Easy if you're staying on property. Good to provide a view of the resort given the food options in the Primceville area it is certainly worth a visit. Lunch might be the best time given menu options

    1954 Maitai
    Shirley N.

    The restaurant reopened for business on Mother's Day after a renovation. We took advantage of HH from M-F 2p-4p. Saving $3 off selected cocktails and $6 for certain beers. As the restaurant just reopened it had a certain industrial odor. Thank goodness for the openness facing the ocean. We had dinner on our last night. Great service. Ordered - * hubby had the rib eye steak * daughter & I both had the glazed pork chop bone in. Great presentation and our food well seasoned. The local honey used on food & beverage grown by the mixologist Chris. He's very friendly and approachable. His honey is sold at the market located onsite. Overall a nice dining experience with live music at dinner time. Located at Westin Princeville.

    Kellie F.

    We ended our trip here for dinner. The view is casual, yet absolutely stunning at sunset. It was an amazing meal, we tried just about everything on the menu. Our server was a delight and so sweet. She let us accommodate the sides to our dinners which was great. You have the option to order all day happy hour during dinner for a fun tropical drink. I'd recommend literally anything. We loved it all.

    Ube cheesecake
    Jennifer M.

    What's better than dining at the resort you're vacationing at? Tanning all day, adding a few drinks, then heading back to shower before your 7 PM reservation! Yay! I'm usually not a fan of resort restaurants, but Nanea was a solid choice. The menu isn't my favorite overall, only because I'm not big on pork and short ribs, but they had a fresh catch of Mahi Mahi--Bingo! I'm in. Our party of 8 ordered a mix of everything, from starters to burgers, and when the food arrived, it all looked so good! My Mahi Mahi? Delicate, fresh, and melt-in-your-mouth good. My daughter's wagyu burger was also a hit. Everyone at the table was happy with their meals. And just when I thought the night couldn't get better, my little resort cat--who had been visiting our villa--showed up at our table. We named her Kukua, and the staff said she and several other cats try to visit. They shushed the cat out so quick! So all you cat haters, be happy. I would've been happier to dine with my feral friend. Next up! Dessert! We ordered all four options: pineapple sorbet, coconut cake, ube cheesecake, and hazelnut crème brûlée. Because life is too short to skip dessert! Each one was amazing in its own way, and we had zero regrets. Our server (maybe Brian? Will?) was awesome--attentive, friendly, and made the night even better. Big thanks to him! Not the best wine menu, but they do offer some fun drink concoctions! But if you like plain drinks like me, then stick to your go-to drink. I stuck with my gin and tonic splash of sprite extra lime ....it was goood! If you're staying at the resort and want a great meal without the hassle of driving anywhere, Nanea is the way to go. Good food, great vibes, and the perfect stumble-back-to-your-villa experience when you're full and buzzed. Aloha & Mahalo!

    Cocktail menu 10/25
    Julie S.

    We enjoyed a nice dinner here. It's a restaurant in a hotel where there aren't a lot of dining options. We wanted to walk to dinner and the next closest place is a mile away. There is seating inside and outside. Prices aren't insane. We had the fish and chips and fish tacos. It was the same fish for both, it was a good texture and a good portion. The fries are REALLY good, but hardly any dishes come with them. It's a $4 up charge, but they are really good. The service was good. Our server was around just enough. They close promptly at 7:45 PM which is annoying. The bar had a big rush at 7:40, they'll keep serving whoever is already in the restaurant, but they shut the doors to the restaurant at 7:45. This seems too early, but it is Kauai, not Oahu.

    Kolbi steak lettuce wraps
    Analiese K.

    Walked over to Westin's Nanea Restaurant a couple of weeks ago for an early dinner. First off, if you are looking to really get in to vacay mode, skip the mai tai and hit the Thai Chi!! Holy vacation mode...this will definitely get you there QUICK!! Service is always friendly, just understaffed like most of Kauai. So order your cocktail and settle in for a chill experience. If you are in a hurry (why?!) then, let your waitstaff know up front. Not saying this will help, but at least they will know why your vibe is fired up. ‍ Today we started with the lettuce wraps. An absolutely MUST!! Then I had the Hawaiian Plate ( i was craving this!!) and my daughter ordered the seafood curry (first time trying). Hawaiian plate was on point!! And that seafood curry is so ono... OMG so happy we had leftovers!! Usually i would get their signature ube cheesecake, but today i had the ube colada. Beautiful and delish!! In short, wonderful food...slow down and enjoy people watching with really strong drinks!!

    The Ube Cheese Cake Aa We Order For Desert.
    Ernesto T.

    Well Me And My CoWorkers Decided To Have A Kate Dinner Last January 22,2025 @ 7:16 P.M. In Nanea Restaurant & Bar. As We Were Accomodated And Waited To Be Seated. The Staff Were Very Friendly And There Was A Live Performer That Really Set The Mood For The Dinner. As We Decided To Order The Surf & Turf Order For 3 Persons And A Hawaiian Plate For The 4th Person. The Food Overall Was Very And Fullfilling That Hits The Spot. What Makes The Staff Amazing Is It Was Almost Closing Time But Have Decided To Order Coffee But The Coffee Bar Was Already What Happen Was Napua Our Server Went To Get Starbucks Just To Accomodate my request That I Felt So Privillage And did not hesitate to walk a mile just get my request.

    Menu
    A L.

    Good service. Food is ok. Convenient but expensive place to dine if you are too lazy to go elsewhere. The ambiance is classic open air setting at the resort with decent views of the pools and ocean in the far distance. There's usually live music to bring it all together.

    Lettuce wraps were very tasty and refreshing.
    Theresa R.

    We decided to have a nice dinner at the Nanea the last night on the island. We were going to do the pre fixe meal, which looked appetizing, but there were other tasty options offered on the menu that I went for instead. My husband had the Beef Tenderloin pre fixe with a Cesar salad and cream Brûlée. The salad came right away, looking a bit over dressed with soggy lettuce leaves, and croutons. The steak was fabulous, however, beautifully plated with the local purple mash and lovely carrots sitting on a pool of silky brown gravy. The steak was cooked to perfection and the mash and carrots a perfect accompaniment. I had the coconut shrimp and lettuce wraps for dinner and loved what I ate. The shrimp was crunchy and tender on the inside. The wraps were loaded with very tender, teriyaki beef strips and a spicy pineapple salsa. It was all sitting on a fresh lettuce leaf and super refreshing to eat. The meal was great and our server very attentive. The view couldn't be better of the pool and Pacific in the distance. They also have nightly entertainment here, so we were serenaded by a local musician which made it all the more special.

    Patio dining area
    Philip M.

    This restaurant is located in the Westin Hotel on the lower level adjacent to the pool. Food and service were consistently great on our multiple dining experiences. The staff is hardworking and friendly. Our food and cocktails were consistently excellent. We enjoyed the live music in the evenings and hanging out at the bar and meeting new friends.

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    Don't run out of fish!! Hard to believe a restaurant on Kauai runs out of fish. Service was ok but menu choices were limited.

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    Food was dry and not tasty. Very expensive although it is at the Westin resort. Fish was dry and chicken was not good.

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    Delicious shrimp tacos! Best I've had on the island. Looking forward to dessert. Yummy Mai Tai, too

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