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    Tidepools

    4.2 (1.5k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndHawaiian, Seafood, Steakhouses
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    TIDEPOOLS ATMOSPHERE

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

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    View from our table
    Margaret K.

    The ambiance wasn't as beautiful as their website pictures show. It was very misleading. The Mai Tai's were the very best we had over our 9 day trip. Not too sweet and a good pour! The service was very good. The rolls that people rave about were not close to what people stated. They were average at best. We split the rib eye dinner which was the worst we have ever had. The Malasadas donuts for desert were the best part of the meal. So delicious!!! If you want a great place with ambiance and great food go to Duke's. For Tidepools, I would only go back for the Mai Tai's.

    Seafood catch with lobster and shrimp
    Guido M.

    We were a party of six for dinner on vacation here for 10 days. We've eaten dinner out every night. This was our second dinner at T.P. Seating was smooth, our drinks arrived quickly, with appetizers, everyone enjoyed that with the bread rolls. My first trip i ordered the the seafood catch, the second time I ordered the pasta with scallops and shrimp. Both dishes were good, cooked perfectly all very good but nothing to get excited about. All said, great experience, good food, we'll definitely be back.

    Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi
    Cristina C.

    Thought I was still gonna be hungry but Tidepools surprised me! Ambiance was quite serene. Ultimate Hawaii experience as we had the ocean (not as close) on one side and large koi splashing in a pond on the other. Service was exceptional :) Appetizer: Scallops 10/10 Mains: - macadamia crusted mahi mahi: 9/10 - could've definitely used more acidity. Had to ask for a lemon! - Hawaiian catch: 10/10 Drinks: 10/10

    Old Fashioned
    Douglas R.

    We came here twice on our family vacation to Kauai. We weren't staying at the Grand Hyatt, but our rental house was a short walk away. Our first time here was a date night for my wife and I. We had a 5:30 reservation. We arrived early and ordered some drinks at the bar. I got their Aloha Old Fashioned which is an Old Fashioned with a tropical twist and my wife had a Raspberry Lemondrop. The drinks were great. The ambiance of this place is top notch. All open air underneath tropical hut type structure with water all around and resort views. It's perfect. Food wise we split a Scallops appetizer. Very Good. For our entree we split a steak (filet), shrimp,and lobster combination. The food was excellent. Steak was cooked perfectly, and had a compound butter/red wine demi. We split items as we wanted to save room for dessert. My wife usually is limited in choices because she can'thave gluten, but they had a number of items on the dessert menu marked gluten free. We ordered the Coconut Cream Cheesecake and the Molten Chocolate Cake. Both were amazing. They also had a Macadamia Nut Creme Brulee marked gluten free as well. Great Job having those options. Our second visit was just for dessert and drinks with our kids as we wanted to bring our kids because two of them also can't have gluten, so we wanted to let them enjoy all the gluten free desserts. Our service on both nights was perfect. Price Wise definitely expensive but not as bad as some high-end steakhouses in other places I've been too. Only 26 dollars to add lobster to your steak in a place like this seems like a major win. Great experience and I would definitely return the next time I'm in Kauai.

    Togarashi Spiced Opah  it was spicy!!!
    Fred K.

    This place reminds me Ruinas Del Mar at HR Aruba from the koi ponds and great view into the resort. Awesome Ambience and decor. Loved it. They also have a large bar with tables to dine as another option if you didn't have any reservations. Our waiter was fine and his assistant sure stopped by a lot to refill waters, pick up dirty plates, and replaced the table light, when it went out. The food was really good and their ube bread was to die for. We had to try their galbi and the quality of meat was so good and flavorful. I had their spicy fish, Togarashi spiced Opah, and boy was it spicy!!! I think our waiter put down extra spicy in the receipt. Ugh. This the four star rating. My wife's dish, Hawaiian catch, was stellar. We were too full to eat dessert.

    Rib eye steak
    Suzanne S.

    Amazing atmosphere- absolutely beautiful and romantic- it's in the Grand Hyatt Resort which is where we stayed. This restaurant is one of the best places to eat while on the south side of Kauai. The service is outstanding, prompt and very well versed in their food suggestions. We had the crab cakes- mostly crab and the best I've ever eaten anywhere including Monterey and Carmel in CA. The entree Hawaiian Catch was superb- a combination of shrimp, scallop, lobster, and white fish on a bed of sweet potato and asparagus. It was outstanding. My husband had the rib eye steak- another outstanding delicious dish. Overall, a definite "do" while experiencing an exciting enticing place to remember. A must!

    Anne S.

    Amazing service and delicious food! Came for late birthday dinner with the fam and had a great time. The taro rolls were great, I inhaled 2 right when they got to the table. We did family style and got the lamb chops and scallops for apps, both were finished within minutes. Got the Hawaiian catch, opah, and ribeye all cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. For dessert, we got a nice plate of malasadas, chocolate lava cake, and ice cream with the fixings as a birthday treat. Thank you so much to our waiter! I'd definitely come back when on the island. Everyone was very friendly and the atmosphere was so laidback and relaxed. If you dine there, you do get validated parking*

    Hawaiian Catch
    Josephine F.

    Came here for dinner and it was excellent! As we were waiting to be seated, I saw a pan of delicious looking SOMETHING sitting right outside the kitchen window, and was immediately intrigued. Turns out, it is their complimentary bread. Those ube Parmesan rolls are to die for. When a basket came while we were still perusing the menu, I ached to blast through five baskets of it and really had to hold myself back because otherwise how would I eat anything off the actual menu?? But really, warm, soft bread -- amazing. Review would have been 4 stars, but the bread garners an extra star. I ordered the Hawaiian Catch which apparently is their most popular dish. It includes a sampling of grilled seafood--a jumbo shrimp, scallop, lobster tail, and daily fish (it was swordfish, but I couldn't eat it due to pregnancy so they substituted with mahi mahi for me). This is over purple sweet potato and broccolini. It was delicious! Very much enjoyed being able to try multiple different seafood items. The fish was not as tender as I'd like, but everything else was good. The sweet potato and broccolini were good sides to the seafood--both yummy and not too salty. Their dessert options looked so good, but I was totally stuffed and couldn't try any.

    Pork shank
    Carolina A.

    I was very impressed with Tidepools. The setting is very pretty and the service was on point. We were celebrating a milestone birthday and reserved table #42 which has a separate area over the pond. This is the most requested table, it accommodates up to 6 people and has a $450 food and beverage minimum. Everything we ordered was fresh, well prepared, beautifully presented and flavorful. The bread they give you at the start of the meal is to die for! I personally loved the Hawaiian Catch, the scallops and the Hamachi. They brought a chocolate cake with ice cream for the birthday person and it was absolutely delicious! It is a splurge experience for sure but worth it.

    Hawaiian Catch
    Joe M.

    We just had our favorite meal of the trip at Tidepools--and honestly, it may have been one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. Every dish we ordered was absolutely delicious, and the ambiance is stunning--nestled beside a peaceful koi pond with that perfect blend of elegance and island charm. The service was truly top-notch. Our server was attentive without ever being intrusive. My water glass never dropped below half-full--he must've come by at least five times during our two-hour dinner, always with a friendly attitude and genuine hospitality. It made us feel so well cared for. This was our first time visiting Kauai, and our dinner at Tidepools will absolutely be one of the memories we carry with us. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a special night out!

    Free bread rolls, delicious

    Staying at Grand Hyatt and ate dinner at Tidepools restaurant. Staff was super friendly and gave good recommendations. I had the Hawaiian Catch and hubby had the ribeye. The Hawaiian catch was delicious, it came with fish, scallop, king shrimp and lobster tail in a delicious sauce. The ribeye was grilled to perfection. Best dinner I ever ate, 100% recommend.

    Dining in the lanai room.
    Julie N.

    Very romantic setting especially if you are over the water. The waiter had great advice on what to order and the fish is fresh daily. Sometimes it's hard for me to order as I'm dairy free ( not by choice). Sometimes that left me with chicken.

    Walk after dinner
    Kathryn C.

    We had dinner reservations for our anniversary here & it was amazing. First of all, the Grand Hyatt on its own is gorgeous. It was nice to walk off dinner by checking out the property. The complimentary garlic taro rolls were soft & tasty. For starters, we got the hamachi sashimi which was good. The Hawaiian catch was amazing, came with lobster, shrimp & a scallop. Plenty of food & their purple sweet potato mash was great. Service was great from start to finish. It was sweet of them to give us dessert for our anniversary, the molten lava cake was delicious. Loved the ice cream with it.

    Fried chicken

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    Ask the Community - Tidepools

    Is there a kids menu at Tidepools?

    Yes they have a kids menu at Tidepools.

    My husband packed great shirts but managed not to forget shorts 🤦🏻‍♀️ and my reservation is Thursday, do I need to cancel?

    I went in shorts and a shirt. No problem

    We will be celebrating an anniversary and want to bring our favorite wine as the 1st bottle. What is the corkage fee? Thank you.

    $35 up to 2nd

    Is there a dress code?

    Smart casual.

    Can I bring in a small outside cake for our wedding dinner reception of 9 people? If yes, will there be a fee to cut or can we cut and serve ourselves?

    Aloha Vangie, no, we do not allow outside cakes. Our pastry team would be happy to make something for you. If you can please email infokauai@hyatt.com I can email you the cake book & form. Aloha.

    I called to change my reservation and left a message.. no one has called me back. Celebrating an anniversary and special occasion?

    Hi, please email me the desired changes for your reservation & I will ensure it gets to the manager and hopefully we can fulfill the request. Email infokauai@hyatt.com. Mahalo.

    I want to take my girlfriend here on October 2, 2021. can i walk-in or do I need to make a reservation?

    Reservations absolutely recommended and safest. Their bar area is "first come" but relatively small. You can also get lucky and walk-in and benefit from a no show - that worked for my family. But, I wouldn't count on it. Good luck.

    Just had my reservation auto-changed from 5:45 to 7:45 and to a day sooner. Does this happen often and is it worth the hassle?

    Hi Becky N., I am not aware of this ever happening. Can you please reach out to me at infokauai@hyatt.com so that I can get more info and look into it. Mahalo.

    What are the happy hour hours and what are the deals? Thank you

    29% off drinks & 1/2 off select apps - it was really good!

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