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    The Crooked Surf

    3.7 (86 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Live music
    Moderate noise

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    Jessica M.

    Service is very inconsistent and quality of food is also inconsistent. I ordered the same drink twice and got it made completely different both times. Ordered the Caesar salad, which I thought was below average. Breadcrumbs and pickled onions are a bit weird on a Caesar salad. The nachos were very bland and I'm not sure what kind of cheese they used, but it had the consistency of a fake nut cheese. Also got the mahi-mahi tacos, which were may be a 6/10. My husband got the cheeseburger and said it was below average and didn't have much flavor and then he also got the poke bowl what she said was OK. Every time we ordered something from the pool deck, they delivered the food or drinks, but then never came back to check on us .

    $20 old fashion on the beach!
    Mark H.

    Good food, friendly staff. A bit pricy for what you get but I guess "it's the island". Drink menu is a bit limited on beers but the bar tender can make you about anything, and with a sense of humor!

    Dry rub chicken wings, hurricane fries, fish tacos
    Taylor A.

    Great food and great views! This place was at the resort my husband and I were staying at. The chicken wings were crispy and the seasoning was amazing! The hurricane fries were full of flavor. This was hands down one of our favorite meals in Hawaii.

    Maria and I really enjoyed our visit today and our food was delicious
    Dondi C.

    Beautiful scenery absolutely delicious food. Our server Russel was very nice and attentive.

    Michiko M.

    We came here while waiting for our room which took longer than expected. 1 calamari, 1 virgin pina colada, and 1 lime in coconut cost $50.26. The calamari took forever to arrive and while it was good was very small for the price of $18

    Example of generous portion of Haupia Pie
    Shannon G.

    Generous portions, prompt and friendly service, amenable to all my special requests. Btw the generous portions were really generous. The seared ahi on my Caesar salad was a huge slab, and the salad itself was huge.

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    Dex A.

    So, I think this is the same place as the Fire Hen, but I'm not sure. That was part of our confusion. You just kind of sit down at a table in a vaguely defined area and hope someone comes by. Eventually someone did and we were able to order food and drinks. The cheeseburger, which I dont think is on their regular menu, was amazing. One of the best I've had in a long time. My wife liked the chicken tenders she ordered as well. Its fun to sit there poolside close to the ocean. Nice vibes. I just wish it was a little clearer what you're supposed to do. The tables dont get bussed very often so it's likely you'll have to sit down at a cluttered table until someone comes by. Yeah, kinda strange but overall we had a great experience. The server was very friendly.

    Lettuce wrap hamburger
    Kim P.

    Great service, drinks, and food. You can't beat the beachside view. It's a little spendy but since we're staying at the hotel, it's convenient. I recommend it!

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    DJ H.

    Eh, not too good. Especially not for the price. I don't usually mention price but my $24 burger was not the quality of burger you deserve for your 24 bucks. . . Here is the deal. It is in a hotel at the pool in front of the beach. They have a captive audience and the view is pretty. It is. There is some live music in the evening and it's the islands and I get it. Things are expensive but the quality is just not there. Crappy patty, overcooked. The fries were good and crispy and the Taro bun was very good. The beef just wasn't there for me. It wasn't just the burger either. I thought the drafts were a bit warm and the whole menu was expensive for what you get. You are paying for convenience. I have been staying at this hotel for years and I feel like the quality has been on a slow and steady decline. I haven't reviewed before because this is "just a pool bar" but I am hoping a few reviews wakes the management up. It's a sad little pool bar that probably rakes in some money on marginal food and uninspired service to a captive audience. I'm here for work. I eat here sometimes, I may even come back but this place is just a sad place. I would actually be a little depressed if I was here for a meal on vacation. This part of the island is not known for its food offerings but if I can I will probably try to go somewhere else next time I'm in town if it's not raining.

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    Onnie E.

    This bar was just ok. The food was ok and the drinks were light. The view is amazing! I stay at this hotel for business and they could definitely use some different management skills.

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    Kyle is the best server I have had in a long time. Has gone above and beyond to meet my needs.

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