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   bman

   Dallas

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   I asked to substitute more broccolini for mashed potatoes and wife asked for more cauliflower in lieu of rice, yet neither of us got more veggies. The roasted Brussel sprouts were charred/blackened and inedible. Fish entrees were cooked well and the serving sizes were generous. Our waiter was outstanding- he was extremely attentive.

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   charli

   San Diego

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful service, especially from our server Elena!

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Raleigh

   11 reviews

   2.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall2food2service3ambience2

   Couple with two small kids- we chose it because it was kid friendly and had a kids menu along with good adult choices. The table they sat us in the back was difficult with a high chair. The food was ok but way overpriced. The pork belly was too greasy (I’ve had better), heavenly roll was good and crispy; the fish was a small portion for the price and coconut shrimp were good. It felt more like a glorified Cheesecake Factory, very touristy and not worth going out of your way for. Wound have rather spent more time looking for more authentic places.

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   GayleD

   Tahoe

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The pork ribs appetizer was delicious. The Mahi mahi was excellent! Service was great. Would highly recommend this restaurant!

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   DanoR

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   This was our 2nd time eating here.. last time was 2 years ago & it was still the best dining experience ever.. amazing food, amazing staff, amazing everything! Highly recommend :)

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Raul very nice server. We would go back again.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Visiting Tahoe and our cousin came out to meet us for dinner. Misty was our server and was spot on with the vibe. Ordered drinks and appetizers and she also recommended a few. Drinks and appetizers came out quick. Cocktails were on point. Appetizers were solid. Dinner was good too. Will be coming back next time in Tahoe.

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   SteveB

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a wonderful dinner with great service! Best food in Tahoe!

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   CaroleeJ

   Austin

   26 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   We wanted to partake in happy hour and have meal from regular menu but you can only get happy hour items in the lounge where you can also get regular menu items. We had the fried aji app which was very unusual and recommendable. We had the mixed seafood grill of which the scallops were the highlight, perfectly cooked and seasoned over the yummy risotto of which we could have had 3 times the amount. The shrimp were good but I did not care for the barramundi fish We added the jumbo blackened shrimp they were great Can’t recommend the brussel sprouts, not crispy overcooked We had a bottle of our favorite pinot grigio from alto adige yay, their wine list was good and fair bottle prices.

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    SheilaW

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We had a lovely evening at Kalani’s. Our wait-staff, Anisha, was so attentive and provided great suggestions about the menu. The Halibut and Chilean Seabass were great. One of the best Dirty Martinis I have had. Only slight drawback was our table was near the door to the kitchen so it was quite noisy.

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    KRISTAM

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great, cocktails were great, services was great. Would absolutely dine there again.

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    RobertB

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service was excellent.

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    RICHIEM

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Pork belly was good. 4 small pieces for $15, I’ve seen chicken nuggets bigger than that.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We LOVE Kalani’s and make a point to go there whenever we’re in South Lake Tahoe.

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    KeokiReview

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food. Great service. Nice outdoor table. We love this restaurant. Our favorite in S Lake Tahoe.

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    LorrieT

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The sea bass and halibut were over the top delicious. Our server Alicia was outstanding! Definitely going back next time we're in Tahoe.

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    majorfoodie

    Tahoe

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We visit Tahoe 6 times a year and dine at Kalanis every visit. We came in before Our concert for dinner with our blind Cocker Spaniel. We ordered calamari for one of our apps. The server told us calamari happy hour was only available in the bar. I said we have a dog, just charge me full price then. She replied sorry. Getting irritated, I spoke to the manager and she took care of our request. Kalanis should be very happy that you have loyal customers. We should be able to enjoy happy hour on the patio as well and not be punished having a dog. We order more apps. We spend more money at happy hour. Creating too many rules .Your loosing potential business w/ customers who have dogs and kids. There are so many dining choices in Tahoe. You should grab every possible dollar to achieve return customers.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Order took way longer than anticipated. All tables around us, sat down at least 15 minutes later and got their food 30 minutes before us. Order was not filled as asked.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    The food was good, a solid choice but nothing spectacular. The Fried Ahi appetizer was interesting but pales in comparison to the lobster bisque which was creamy and delicious. The filet mignon was adequate - cooked well but not enough of the garlic butter. Scallops were ok - not a lot of flavor. Service was attentive and pleasant. Cocktails were well made. Overall a 7/10.

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Meal was fantastic from the Mai Tais and crispy pork belly to the delicious halibut and chocolate dessert. Our server Curtis made our daughter's birthday a fabulous experience.

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    JLag

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    We sat outside and there were a lot of gnats flying above us. There was also a broken chair that I almost sat on which could have ended pretty badly since we sat by rocks. It took a while for us just to get our order. My mom ordered a bowl of clam chowder and there were no clams in it and it looked like they just poured the cup into a bowl. Our food took a while and they messed up our daughters sushi roll. I ordered the miso fish and it was just the ok. It was a little salty and the veggies looked like they had been sitting around wilted and parched. Overall, I was disappointed in my experience and we came here to celebrate my birthday.

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    Gise

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sea bass was outstanding! Been here several times, always enjoy.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Excellent sushi and service. Their specialty Sea Bass and clam chowder were very good. I definitely recommend this place.

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    SFArn

    Tahoe

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Food was excellent. Server Abby was great. She went over and above to be sure that one of our party with allergies was well guided. The only issue is noise. Tables are close together and all surfaces are hard so noise reverberates. Perhaps some fabric near the ceiling would absorb some of the noise???

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    PrisM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great restaurant! The service was great, I highly recommend the sea bass, full of flavor. The drinks did not disappoint! Highly recommend.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    The Sea Bass is amazing. It was my husbands birthday and I was hoping for some kind of acknowledgment or something to surprise him and not a word. Not too big of a deal..

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    DawnM

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great sushi and drinks. Highly recommend :)

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    Jess

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Service was great. The organic chicken dish that I ordered came out very very dry. The halibut on the other hand that my spouse had ordered was delicious. Pricing did not match 100% of the quality of food received.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    We came for our 18 year anniversary. The food was excellent, the cocktails were a little light, but tasty. The service was attentive and generous. The only downer was the dessert. It was extremely sweet and we couldn’t finish it. But, that’s the only negative. We would definitely go back.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was amazing and so was the service! I think I’ll visit Tahoe every year just to eat at this restaurant!

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    Amanda

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best meals of our lives! Very accommodating when we asked to move from outside to inside. Our server, Curtis, was attentive and entertaining! He gave great food recommendations. We were on our honeymoon and he brought our dessert out with a candle in it. The guava cheesecake was the best cheesecake we've ever tasted! Highly recommend eating here for a special occasion.

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    JeffC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The Chilean sea bass is to die for….the wild halibut was out of this world…we’ve had outstanding seafood all around the world and Kalani’s can hold its own to anywhere we’ve eaten

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    mbb123

    Sacramento

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Kalani's is a solid restaurant with good service, friendly staff, good food.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Right in Heavenly Village , we were seated very quickly, food , selection was good. I had the mahi mahi it was really tasty, done perfect on a bed of risotto and a light serving of Asparagus. Capers scared me but we’re just right and I do not like capers. Staff was attentive but not overbearing

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    RonS

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The server, Elena, was excellent. We never waited for anything, she was on top of it. Our drinks were always filled, and the pace of ordering and receiving our food was perfect. The food at Kalani's is already excellent. We sat outside, which is even better.

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36. LS

    LindsayS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food. Everything was delicious. Halibut, filet and rack of lamb were all spectacular. Highly recommend.

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    DeniseF

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We sat outside and the young male server from Columbia was so attentive, respectful of our time together and explained everything in detail. His name was very different so I cannot even begin to try to spell it but he was FANTASTIC!! Food excellent.

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    RuthH

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Made reservations for 8 pm for a party of 4. We got there a bit earlier so we went to the bar and had a x cocktail then at 8 pm the Lu sat us outside per our request. Our meals was good the weather was incredible.

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    JLCB

    New England

    57 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience2

    Kalani's sat us at the entrance with traffic and then switched us to a larger table at the sushi bar and kitchen. It's a very busy place with the kitchen door opening and closing. The King salmon was good as was the rib eye, the spicy tuna sushi was chopped sushi so not so good. It was very loud and difficult to hear one another.

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    SaraGo

    Cleveland

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Everything was great except Gnats kept getting in our wine. They were everywhere

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