Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast

Name: Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Address: 1 North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, HI, United States, 96743
Telephone: (808) 885-2000 ext. 7330
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3235 Reviews

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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The AAA Four Diamond award-winning Brown's Beach House is the place for the quintessential island fine dining experience located just steps from shore. Innovative, Big Island inspired cuisine is drawn from simple, pure flavors from locally grown, sustainable agriculture and seafood. Products using the diverse variety of fresh seafood from our island waters redefining the continuing evolution of Pacific Rim, Hawaii Regional, and most recently Big Island Cuisine.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(808) 885-2000 ext. 7330
Website
https://www.fairmontorchid.com/dine/browns-beach-house/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Isabel Chung

Location
1 North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, HI 96743
Neighborhood
Kohala Coast
Parking details
We offer complimentary valet and self parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

COCONUT RED CURRY LOBSTER BISQUE$28.00
Grilled Heart of Palm, Lime Shishito Peppers, Cilantro
KEKELA FARMS ROMAINE$26.00
Crispy Boquerónes, Parmesan Miso Caesar Dressing
ROASTED & PICKLED RED BEETS$26.00
Big Island Creamery Mac Nut Cheese Kona Orange, Mint Pesto
POACHED ASIAN PEAR SALAD$28.00
Kekela Farms Lettuce Tempura Hawai`i Island Goat Dairy Cheese White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Mac Nuts
AHI POKE$32.00
Avocado Puree, Maui Onion, Ogo, Taro Chips
LUCKY BAO BUN$28.00
Five Spice Pork Belly, Pickled Cucumber Soy Glaze, Scallion, Cilantro
KONA PRAWNS$34.00
Waimea Tomatoes, Citrus, Garlic Cilantro, Grilled House Ciabatta
MISO SAKE CLAMS$30.00
Pork Belly, Shimeji Mushroom Bok Choy, Crispy Garlic

MAI KA ‘AINA A ME KE KAI

(ENTREES)

TEMPURA AHI$57.00
Shimeji Mushrooms, Wilted Kale Pickled Onions, Ginger Soy Butter
KONA KANPACHI$62.00
Coconut Rice Porridge, Chinese Cabbage Red Crab, Grapefruit, Heart of Palm
KA‘U COFFEE VENISON$64.00
Kekela Farms Root Vegetables Carrot Puree, Tamarind Sauce
FILET MIGNON$68.00
Tempura Maui Onion, Cheddar Ulu Mash Grilled Broccolini, Wasabi Crème Fraiche
FIVE SPICE DUCK BREAST$56.00
Moloka`i Sweet Potato Hash, Duck Confit Rainbow Chard, Pineapple Kuleana Rum Sauce
CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI$45.00
Lemon Herb Mac Nut Cheese, Cilantro Pesto Tri-Color Cauliflower
PRIME RIBEYE$89.00
Twice Baked Bone Marrow Potatoes Fairmont Garden Chimichurri, Warabi Fern
FISHERMAN’S POT$74.00
Lobster Tail, Kanpachi, Clams, Lemongrass Coconut Cream, Furikake Toast
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS$64.00
Ewa Corn, Green Beans, Spicy Green Chutney Onion Soubise
TRUFFLE “RISOTTO”$45.00
Farro, Hamakua Mushrooms, Pickled Shiitake

BROWN’S EXPERIENCE

THREE COURSE DINNER

First Course
AHI POKE * Avocado Puree, Maui Onion, Ogo, Taro Chips ~or~ KONA PRAWNS Waimea Tomatoes, Citrus, Garlic Cilantro, Grilled House Ciabatta
Second Course
KONA KANPACHI Coconut Rice Porridge, Chinese Cabbage Red Crab , Grapefruit, Heart of Palm ~or~ KA‘U COFFEE VENISON * Kekela Farms Root Vegetables Carrot Puree, Tamarind Sauce ~or~ FIVE SPICE DUCK BREAST * Moloka’i Sweet Potato Hash, Duck Confit Rainbow Chard, Pineapple Kuleana Rum Sauce
Third Course
CHEF’S DESSERT OF THE EVENING
Per Person 99 Wine Pairing 68
no splitting or substitutions

OHANA SIDES

(FOR THE TABLE)

BABY ROOT VEGETABLES$16.00
ROASTED HAMAKUA MUSHROOMS$18.00
CHEDDAR ULU MASHED POTATO$14.00
GRILLED BROCCOLINI$15.00
Lemon, Garlic, Chili
DUCK CONFIT HASH$19.00
Moloka’i Sweet Potato

What 3,235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Romantic
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Service
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Ambiance
Hawaii / Big Island
Hot spot
Hawaii / Big Island
Romantic
Hawaii / Big Island
Great for scenic views
Hawaii / Big Island
Good for special occasions
Hawaii / Big Island
Most Booked

3,235 Reviews

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GPoppins
Tampa
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent. Bruce was very attentive to our needs. The food was fantastic and the view, exceptional! I would highly recommend Brown’s Beach House as a superb dining experience.
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PeggyV
Calgary
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, amazing atmosphere and a wonderful server named Summer. It was a lovely evening!!
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vizo
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
Located just at the shore , great ambiance, the food was very unique and tasetu. suggesting to offer some more simple dishes . It's a bit pricey,thought, but it's worth coming for the ambient and location
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Kathleen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great atmosphere, friendly staff. I recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for a special place for dinner. It is outdoor seating do plan your reservation for sunset. Awesome Hawaiian vocalist.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely breathtaking views with amazing food and service!
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Ellie
San Francisco
58 reviews
vip
3.0
58 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
Our server was a delight. The food came out lightening fast. The Ahi poke was delicious. It is a beautiful view.
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Mabana
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service and a beautiful setting. Food was good but not exceptional. We will visit again.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
サンセットを目当てに17:30頃の予約を入れました。食事中にちょうど夕陽が沈み、タイミング良かったです。風が強いと聞いていたので、それは大丈夫でした。料理は正直、すごく美味しいと言う訳ではありませんが、雰囲気で充分、帳消しになります。テーブルの担当の方が、全然来てくれなくて、それだけが少し困りましたが、総じて素晴らしいところでした。
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Dave
Phoenix
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food is excellent. View is amazing. Service was a little a little off this time.
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traveler
Phoenix
170 reviews
vip
5.0
170 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting on the ocean. Service is always outstanding (thank you Frank). The food was superb. We enjoyed the special watermelon salad and mongchong. This restaurant consistently makes it a special experience. We will definitely return.
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ChadC
Orlando
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
More expensive than I expected. Great ambiance with seating outside near the water with an incredible Father/Son duet in the background.
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Yummm
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, delicious food, mellow live music
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the service was great but it was NOT worth the money, I’ve had Michelin star dinners for close to what I paid for this dinner.
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Toutandabout
Seattle
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice location, excellent food and entertainment. A little pricey and a bit windy.
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Dave
Phoenix
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. A little expensive, but you are right on the ocean, and you get a great sunset, making it the perfect spot to have an amazing dinning experience. Great starters and mains with a couple of glasses of wine. If you have the means, I highly suggest it.
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SusanM54
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Dinning at Brown's Beach House is not a dinner it's an experience. Every detail from the staff, food, view and live music was incredible. The brilliant purple sweet potato rolls with sea salt butter and a couple Mai Tai's started our meal off. Followed by Ceasar salads. Main course Filet and Tampura Ahi. The sunset and another Mai Tai was our dessert. My new favorite restaurant.
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LindaG
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely evening! It was a beautiful setting, wonderful food and excellent service! The gentleman playing music did an amazing job! He was not overly loud and played and sang beautifully, a perfect accompaniment to a perfect meal.
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JenniferM
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant was amazing. Perfect scenery and views and the service was five stars. Everything we ate was cooked to perfection and delicious. It’s expensive but well worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Couldn’t have been a nicer experience. Prices are just a bit on the high side but everything is so well done it’s almost understandable. From the bread to the desserts and everything in between, I could not recommend Brown’s Beach House more highly. Treat yourself and someone special; but leave the kids at home.
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EricB
Portland
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful sunset and setting. Excellent service. Dinners are very pricey, so come ready. Overall, great.
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CarolynB
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Let me first say the view from the restaurant is stunning. However, I would be hard pressed to eat here again. The ribeye was undercooked and I had to pick chimichuri out of my teeth for hours. The staff was also awkward and a little off putting.
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JoGG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant on the island. I will come back here often.
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AllisonT
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the helpful staff to the beautiful views to the lovely music, it was perfect.
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PamelaP
Palm Springs
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply the Best. The dining experience was exceptional. The food , service and ambiance were perfect. We had the bao appetizer followed by the tempura ahi. Delish! Husband said it was the best meal and dining experience ever. He is hard to please! Make your reservation for 6 pm to view the sunset. Don’t miss this opportunity for a memorable evening.
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JeanneK
Phoenix
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
This one is tough to rate. I have dined at Brown’s Beach House before and it was fantastic. This time it just wasn’t as good. The service was great but the food quality wasn’t nearly as good as I remembered. And because it had been raining, there were additional tables inside so it was quite crowded and warm. Some people actually left to go elsewhere because it was too hot for them to eat there. The ambience would have likely been fantastic if we could have sat at tables outside with the ocean breeze, but the weather was working against them. We had much better dining experiences elsewhere on the island for a lower price, so, unfortunately I don’t think we’ll go back. To their credit, they did call beforehand to let us know that outdoor dining wasn’t available due to the rain and asked if indoor was OK.
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Bird57
Hawaii
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server Summer was exceptional like she always is! Thank you for the Anniversary dessert!!! And what a spectacular sunset along with the fabulous meal!!! Highly recommended!
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Mariah
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic location with an amazing sunset view, great music, exceptional staff, and delicious food!
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AaronB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great quality. It all tasted wonderfully. Me and my partner had the three course meal. We each got a different appetizer and main course. Every bit of it was delicious. The staff was wonderful and took care of us. The drinks they served were strong but flavorful. No complaints.
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DennisP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience3
Ordered two ribeyes Med Rare. Came out almost well done. The steaks will OK, not terrific. Had they have been med rare they would have been spot on. At 96 bucks for a steak they should be spot on.
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KateM
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the most amazing meal of lamb chops and compressed watermelon salad. The salad was even better than night before due to marinade. The small dinner rolls were made of Filipino sweet yam. (Ube) The butter had honey and sea salt on top. Every morsel of this meal was just too good. Last night I had the kau coffee venison and it was so wonderful I didn’t want it to end! You expect a lot from 5 star place and they really delivered!!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Brown’s setting by the water with spectacular sunset views is just perfection. I found the live low key music added a nice touch. Our dinner was really excellent. We have dined there many times over the years but this was one of the best meals we’ve had there. Don’t know if it’s because of the nearby Canoe House but they have really upped their game. The starters were amazing —poke and pork belly buns! Our main courses of duck and lamb were very good with tasty sauces and not too much of them,. I couldn’t really tell which side of the knife was sharp, so maybe different knives would be helpful. Service was just right. Our waiter was very attentive to our concern that our cocktails should be served cold and offered extra ice if needed. He was unobtrusive but also readily available, a winning combination. I can’t wait to come back and dine here again.
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Archie
London
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
We went for a very special occasion and were bitterly disappointed. I amended the booking and they replied to say all ok but when we arrived , nothing . The table was laid for five and not 6 I asked for the table to be decorated but it didn’t happen . A branch from a tree fell on our table , I was soaked but ok , we got offered nothing as a sorry and the next morning my daughter had a bruise on her chest . The service was poor and I would not recommend this restaurant at all . Big family 21st birthday dinner was ruined
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PIOJOE
San Francisco
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent dinner, great service and a wonderful location!
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JulieW
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome service. Dinner rolls were to die for! Had the watermelon margarita salad! ❤️ The Kona Kanpachi was cooked to perfection and was so flavorful. Next time I’m on the Big Island I’ll be back!!
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JonathanL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Great food. Would recommend 100x to anyone
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KarenK
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
Tempura ahi was salty, kale was bitter. Special fish meal made my husband feel sick. Quality of food has slipped dramatically from last year.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good service and food. View is outstanding. ..
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LorryI
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunset was breathtaking, food was delicious, and our server was super friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. No complaints on anything.
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DDee
San Antonio
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful service. Delightful food. The views and ambiance are unbelievable!
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TonyP
Palm Springs
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
Stunning location and superb service by Chloe. Unfortunately the food was a little below average, especially in light of the cost of dinner.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast is rated 4.6 stars by 3235 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Google Map for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast

1 North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, HI 96743

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kohala Coast
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
We offer complimentary valet and self parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Isabel Chung
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.fairmontorchid.com/dine/browns-beach-house/
Phone number
(808) 885-2000 ext. 7330

Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Ahi Poke

Filet Mignon

Prime Ribeye

HŌ‘ONO‘ONO‘AI

COCONUT RED CURRY LOBSTER BISQUE$28.00

KEKELA FARMS ROMAINE$26.00

ROASTED & PICKLED RED BEETS$26.00

POACHED ASIAN PEAR SALAD$28.00

AHI POKE$32.00

LUCKY BAO BUN$28.00

KONA PRAWNS$34.00

MISO SAKE CLAMS$30.00

MAI KA ‘AINA A ME KE KAI

TEMPURA AHI$57.00

KONA KANPACHI$62.00

KA‘U COFFEE VENISON$64.00

FILET MIGNON$68.00

FIVE SPICE DUCK BREAST$56.00

CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI$45.00

PRIME RIBEYE$89.00

FISHERMAN’S POT$74.00

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS$64.00

TRUFFLE “RISOTTO”$45.00

BROWN’S EXPERIENCE

First Course

Second Course

Third Course

Per Person 99 Wine Pairing 68

OHANA SIDES

BABY ROOT VEGETABLES$16.00

ROASTED HAMAKUA MUSHROOMS$18.00

CHEDDAR ULU MASHED POTATO$14.00

GRILLED BROCCOLINI$15.00

DUCK CONFIT HASH$19.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast restaurant rated?

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Dining areas

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