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Brennecke’s Beach Broiler, Poipu Beach, HI

Brennecke’s Beach Broiler

4.4
4.4
3123 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

Only accepting reservations for parties of 6 or more.
Offering a robust menu of salads, gluten free options, steak, and fresh, never frozen, seafood options every diner is sure to be pleased. Brennecke's is the only full service ocean view open air dining on Poipu Beach with daily happy hours from 3-5pm. Live music on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights starting at 7:30pm. Join us for lunch, daily happy hour and dinner, or our world famous Mai Tai!
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Brennecke's houses several complimentary business activities open daily for both visitors and kama'aina (locals). Besides it's historic and iconic location across from world-famous Poipu Beach, Brennecke's boasts it's success to its countless return visitors and life-long employees that maintain it's ambiance of timelessness.

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2 people

7:00 PM


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 742-7588
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Full catering options available.
  • Neighborhood
    Poipu
  • Cross street
    Poipu Rd/Hoowili Rd.
  • Parking details
    Parking on either side of the building. Handicap accessibility on rear west side of the building.
  • Entertainment
    Live FREE music Thursday,Friday and Saturday nights starting at 7:30pm with late night happy hours.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,123 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kauai

    Good for groups

  • Kauai

    Hot spot

  • Kauai

    Neighborhood gem

  • Kauai

    Great for scenic views

  • Kauai

    Lively

  • Kauai

    Most Booked

3,122 Reviews
  1. TriciaB

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    An absolute must when on the island! The macadamia nut crusted fish is delicious!! Make a reservation for early evening & request to be seated by the windows, one of our favorite places to eat! Unfortunately, this time, our service was not great but everyone else’s servers seemed to be smiling and hustling!

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  2. kld123

    San Francisco

    118 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great beach front restaurant. First stop off our flight, lovely view, friendly staff. excellent food. Tasty poke. Will return.

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  3. PamB

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Understaffed (our waitress was really great but she had too many tables), the food is just okay for the price, we made a reservation a month in advance and still waited 30 minutes and were seated in the back where you look out over the parking lot, the kitchen pick-up station and the door where all the staff carries buckets of dirty dishes. I recommend it for lunch or early dinner when you can see the beach views.

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  4. JudyeC

    Salt Lake City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always love Brennecke’s. They go out of their way to make you feel like Ohana and our Food was amazing❤️

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Brennecke’s is always a favorite. We are disappointed to hear that they will not be accepting reservations for groups six or less going forward. It’s a popular place and that change is just going to make it harder to go.

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  6. Theos

    Chicago

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were greeted by the host right away. He was such a pleasant person. Fun to talk to. It really started our night out right. The waiter was friendly and the food tasted great! I’m

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    The waiter never smiled once and didn’t seem like he wanted to be there. The other waiter would fill our water and was pleasant. Too bad we didn’t have him. The pad Thai was good. While the prime rib special left more to be desired. 40% was fat which was disappointing. The manager did offer to get a new piece but at that point it wasn’t worth it. Overall it was disappointing especially since it was recommended

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  8. JoeH

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food was great, we love the peaceful environment and the views of the ocean. The staff was awesome. As a bonus, we walked to the beach (across the street) and saw several sea turtles.

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  9. HawaiiDines

    Hawaii

    23 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Coconut shrimp appetizer was greasy and looks to have come from a frozen box. Fish dish was ok but for the price I expected far better food. Side veggies were cold, not even warm. Overall this was a total disappointment. Would NOT eat here again. I’m thinking it might be a great place to drink.

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  10. wronko

    Exclusive

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Very busy. Reservation was 6:30 Got seated 20 minutes later. Server was ok. Fish was very good. Rice and vegetables was not good. Dont think I will go back

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  11. RobertE

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Get a table by the window and enjoy the nice views and breeze. Service was great! Had the clam chowder and it was great. Coconut shrimp was ok nothing special. Fish and chips made with Onu was not good. Dry, chewy, no flavor. So come for the nice view, not so much for the food.

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  12. MaryleeM

    Portland

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Great food. Located at Poipu beach. Service was slow, but they were not fully staffed. I’d go there again!

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  13. AndreaH

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great! We came here 14 years ago on our first trip to Kauai and had to try it again this time. Food, drinks and view did not disappoint!

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  14. stupes

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Not as good as it used to be. Kind of disappointing.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! The seafood risotto is amazing! We love the open windows, ocean view and great food and drinks! Reservations highly recommended.

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  16. RoseN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, service friendly. We had reservations and were seated as promised.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waitresses were amazing for our dinner. We loved it

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is great, atmosphere is fun and the service is great. Will be back again next year. 

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  19. TrishG

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our last night in Kauai & Brennecke’s never disappoints! See you next year!

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  20. MichaelJ

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always consistently good food at reasonable prices.

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  21. JanM

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brennecke’s is always on our list for dinner as we come to Kauai each year. Mahi is always good as is the fish and chips and prime rib. Don’t forget the world famous MaiTai 👍🏻👍🏻. Make a reservation or be prepared to wait

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fast great polite service great atmosphere great view & music

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Brennecke’s is in a great location, especially at this time, if you are so lucky to see the turtles when you are heading in right before your reservation. We waited just a short time to be seated after arrival, placed our order, and our appetizer, which we requested to have prior to our main meal arrived along with the meal. This made it difficult to slow down to eat as we then ate our entrees, although tasty on the cold side.

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  24. BikashC

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was excellent! Especially the dessert called TU TU’s anniversary. Inspired and delicious!

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  25. Sagehen

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We stayed in a home at Brennekes Beach, so this broiler was our local restaurant. Just the perfect ambience, with the food being a nice adaptation of island favorites. There a short rib loco moco was outstanding. Nice, open air atmosphere with the waves crashing nearby.

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  26. pamS

    Montana

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Casual, “beach broiler” setting with great food and lively atmosphere.

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  27. Dani

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service was very good. Wednesday thru Friday there is live music so it was a little too loud for my liking

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  28. Theaterdinner

    San Francisco

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were fabulous! Macadamia crusted Malhi Malhi was to die for! Thank you!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great celebratory dinner with the sunset viewing from the table. The musician was providing great entertainment. The seafood risotto was great, but we did not enjoy the “pad Thai”, it was bland and watery and way too spicy, so that didn’t get eaten. Our server Greg was great and his services were much appreciated

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great cocktails, beautiful view! The Pou Hanu Martini is amazing!. The Wasabi Seared Ahi is exceptional.

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  31. DebiS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Food was fine but service was very slow. Server may have been new as did not seem to know what he was doing. Music was horrible. Some guy who could not sing and his guitar. Too loud and off tune.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the macadamia crusted mahi over mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. It was excellent, and our server was very attentive. We have dined there every time we come back to Kauai for years. Food and service never disappoints.

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  33. CEBR

    Dallas

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The macadamia crusted fish was the best in the island. Such a relaxing place with great ambience.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Our waiter didnt look at us while were talking. And it felet like he wanted us to leave as fast as possible. But the other waiter seems to be very nice.

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  35. KathyF

    Tahoe

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the coconut shrimp, the macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi, and the lava cake dessert with Lappert's vanilla ice cream.... Cocktails were also delightful.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Good experience and good atmosphere. Delicious food

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  37. Quynhchi

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived at the location. It was packed. We got seated pretty quick since we had reservations. With a reservation it would have been 50 minutes wait. Our waitress was nice and every helpful

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  38. FoodieJane

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitress Lexi was super good!! Food was amazing, especially the wasabi ahi.

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  39. RockyMtnDi

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brennecke's Beach Broiler is THE spot at Poipu beach! The food is so delicious!! Everything is so light and fresh, all the dishes we have tried have been amazing. The staff are super friendly, and Anthony went out of his way to help us with some coffee for the next day. Absolutely 10/10 recommend!! We plan on eating here every night for our two week stay. It's a small joint and fills up quickly so make reservations!

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  40. DaveM

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    We like this place because of its location and it’s cocktails. The food is good but we were a bit disappointed with the service this time.

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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
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Brennecke’s Beach Broiler offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 742-7588.

Brennecke’s Beach Broiler is rated 4.4 stars by 3123 OpenTable diners.

Brennecke’s Beach Broiler does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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


Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brennecke’s Beach Broiler

2100 Hoone Rd, Poipu Beach, HI 96756

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Poipu Rd/Hoowili Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Poipu
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking on either side of the building. Handicap accessibility on rear west side of the building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live FREE music Thursday,Friday and Saturday nights starting at 7:30pm with late night happy hours.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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