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

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

4.6
4.6
3235 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
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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2 people

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Isabel Chung
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

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
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