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Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort, Koloa, HI

Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

4.4
4.4
2100 Reviews
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Red Salt’s diverse menu by acclaimed Executive Chef and Kauai native Noelani Planas celebrates fresh Hawaiian seafood and produce in a casual, yet sophisticated seaside atmosphere. Modern dinner cuisine includes favorites from both land and sea, decadent desserts, tableside martinis and more, all served in a contemporary setting.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Sushi, Pacific Rim

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Sushi Lounge Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (855) 747-8444

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Noelani Planas

  • Private party facilities

    For parties of 12 or more, prix fixe menus will be available only.

  • Neighborhood

    Koloa

  • Cross street

    Red Salt is located inside Ko'a Kea Resort.

  • Parking details

    Complimentary valet parking available for diners.

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Private Cabana Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Due to popular demand, booking online is not available, please contact Koa Kea at 808-742-4200 for more information. Indulge in a celebratory six-course menu in one of Red Salt's private ocean view cabanas, in partnership with Koʻa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach. Your experience features Chef-driven menu highlights: Braised Wagyu Beef & Truffle Ravioli, Ahi Tartare, Petit Filet, Hokkaido Scallops, Seven Spice Seared Ahi and more. Guest seating available for up to 6 people. Sommelier premium wine pairings available upon request. Cabana dinner is weather permitting. View the full menu and details: https://www.koakea.com/oceanfront-cabana-dinners

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What 2,100 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kauai

    Good for business meals

  • Kauai

    Innovative

  • Kauai

    Great for fine wines

  • Kauai

    Romantic

  • Kauai

    Good for special occasions

  • Kauai

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Kauai

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    The most expensive dish was the egg Benedict and we asked for it to be medium and it came runny and the server refused to give us a new one as he said it's always medium! Poor service! Not worth the price and no apology from them!

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  2. Favorite

    Los Angeles

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Red Salt is always a favorite for us for special occasions. This time we had Noah helping us and he was fantastic. Very attentive service but not overbearing at all. The food is always excellent and the ambiance is perfect. Highly recommend!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lobster risotto was amazing and rich in flavor. They definitely didn’t skimp on lobster portion of it! Grilled calamari was so tender with lots of flavor. My husband got the mahi and said it was super good!

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  4. JoanP

    Manitoba

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Meals were delicious and our server Jojo was fantastic! Tableside martinis (had blueberry + mango) were great but not really "made" tableside.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Couldn’t be more impressed with the food and service. We were promptly seated even with reservations and Noah was fantastic. Everything from the sushi to the entrees to the desert, 5 star across the board.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    The noise level is intolerable. A restaurant of this quality can do something about it. It is an expensive venue - but good value for the island. The sound levels destroy the qualities otherwise associated with elegance and excellence. We’ve eaten here every time we’re here from San Francisco since you reopened after Iniki.

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  7. SherrieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress Jojo was awesome! Food and energy were great foe celebrating our 20 year wedding anniversary

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  8. JeffK

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, and martini’s were excellent. Highly recommended

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  9. TinaM

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my daughter’s birthday. The service and the food were amazing. We will be back!

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  10. Nikki

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    My husband & I shared an appetizer & the burger and had 2 mai tais for $150. I feel so ripped off. The burger alone was $60 and we figured it must be damn good wagyu for that price... yeah, no. It was so bland tasting, lacked flavor and I've had better burgers in LA for less than half that price. I feel robbed.

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  11. CheyenneN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time at Red Salt last night, food was amazing, service amazing and perfect way to celebrate. We had requested Jo Val b/c I have had her in the past and she always took good care of us but she wasn't working and Miranda ended up being our server and she did a superb job and helped us make the right choice for food and drinks. All in all great time, can't wait to go again.

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  12. Kauai

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had three breakfasts there this visit. Did not have dinner. Breakfast was very good each time we went for breakfast.

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  13. LynnR

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The short ribs were wonderful, as well as the service. I reserve a night each time I am in Kauai and the evening is always special.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I had the best breakfast I’ve ever had at Red Salt. I highly recommend the Lobster Benedict!

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  15. EastBayFoodstuffs

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    This was my 6th dinner here and it's unfortunate that the quality has gone down. We celebrated a 50th birthday as well as a wedding anniversary and I just was not the experience we had when we celebrated the same birthday (46) and anniversary (1st). It's too bad. All earlier experiences were spectacular and the staff made the night memorable.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was probably the best of all fine dining experiences on the south side of the island. Drinks were balanced and not too heavy but also not just watered down glasses of sugar. Highly recommend chef’s tasting menu & table side martinis

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  17. LizA

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience1
    Service was excellent. Food was quite good. Lamb chops, scallops and mahi excellent. Mahi was moist and flavorful. Enjoyed the lobster risotto. Portions on the small side. Pricey for the ambiance. Ambience was the big negative. Entrance was dirty (carpet) and unkempt. Too noisy and felt like a cafeteria.

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  18. jgjg

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Food was decent at best and overpriced, I wouldnt go there again

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jo-Jo -our server-was awesome! Especially regarding allergies & food sensitivities. She was very knowledgeable, and accommodating.

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  20. Mary

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Our waiter completely ignored us. Very poor service. I believe he was new, as I dine here often and have never seen him before. It was a big disappointment, because generally the service is excellent, the wait staff professional and friendly.

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  21. Townie

    Detroit

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food and service was great but we were not too thrilled with our seats…felt like we were sitting in the lobby. If we return we will ask to sit somewhere else.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    All of the dishes were perfectly cooked and extremely good. We had the scallop app, mongchong main, and flourless chocolate torte. The service was top-notch, although the verbal description of every course was a bit much for us. We will add this to our list of restaurants for future visits.

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  23. KayB

    Kansas City

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Enjoyed a great meal here in 2021. Food and service then were outstanding. Last night’s food was rather bland and visually unappealing. Desert was bland and tasteless. Hostess was very pleasant and welcoming. Asking if we were celebrating any special occasion. Waiter was pleasant but not particularly friendly. Pricey but would consider returning if food was as good as previous visit. Doubt we’ll go back.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Way too expensive for very average food. Do not recommend

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  25. JohnathonG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the Chefs tasting menu and every course was perfect. The service was amazing and the atmosphere was just as amazing as the food.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, lovely view, attentive staff. Overall a delightful, albeit pricey experience. I would definitely go again.

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  27. JamieO

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a great dinner! The food and drinks were delicious. HIGHLY recommend the GF chocolate cake - one of the best I've ever had!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We arrived at Koa Kea after a long day of travel and had reservations at Red Salt after. The service was slower than we would have liked but the waiter was amicable. For food, we started with the mahi bruschetta which was simple and a good starter. For the main course, my wife had the lobster risotto which was incredible. I had the mahi dish which was a bit dry but good overall.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Very loud in the restaurant. Food was good just the most expensive meal we had during our vacation on Kauai. Not sure I’d repeat for the expense and experience. 7/10

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  30. LinnN

    Portland

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Superb quality. Sushi like Tokyo level. The best Cornish game hen of my life snd I am 3/4 century old. Thx. Linn N.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were fantastic! Our son loved the steak. Mahi was the best prepared I have ever tasted. Restaurant was loud, though. It appears geared toward couples, not families. Our server, Dustin, was very attentive. Entrees were extremely expensive, even for Kauai.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    Overpriced and underwhelming staff. Went here twice and both times the servers were not good. Food is super expensive for what it is.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A Poipu gem! Such an imaginative menu - such a wonderful dining experience - excellent!!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Unfortunately, did not love our experience at Red Salt. Whenever we dined here (breakfast included) it felt like they constantly were trying to get us to order more food or more expensive food. At dinner, we were upsold on a Wagyu steak entree that was not tender and the sides were under-seasoned and cost nearly twice of what we were originally planning to order. We also ordered an entree without realizing it was fish. After we received it, we looked it up and found it has high mercury content and since I am pregnant, did not want to take that risk. We immediately informed our server and ordered something else, but were ultimately still charged for it. While we fully recognize it was our mistake, it left a bad taste in our mouth considering we had stayed an entire week in the hotel and it was the last night of our vacation. Brussel sprouts were fine, kale salad also fine, but not worth the absurdly high price tag.

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  35. KerriW

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner and JoJo was fantastic. We had appetizers and dessert yum.

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  36. DylanT

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    JoJo was a fantastic server. Food was amazing. Burger was top 3 of my life. Lobster Risotto was also spectacular.

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  37. DavidP

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    The service was polite but extremely slow. The restaurant was air conditioned to a cold level and very dark. I and many others took out and used the flashlights on our phones to read the menu. The mahi mahi entree was very good. The salad was poor and for $19, a major disappointment. I had indicated that this was a special occasion (an anniversary) which scored us a table furthest from the window and next to the kitchen. They only have valet parking. Overall it was not worth anywhere near the money. Go to Merriman's or Beach House if in the area.

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  38. stevenr

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is one of our go to restaurants on Kauai. The food is always delicious.

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  39. KatieS

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Raven was our waiter and they were absolutely fantastic. So kind and friendly and the food was delicious. Going to Red Salt is a splurge for us but I try to stop in for their Lobster Benedict. So delicious!

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  40. Joey

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious sushi for dinner and great breakfast.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort is rated 4.4 stars by 2100 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 48 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

2251 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Red Salt is located inside Ko'a Kea Resort.

  • Neighborhood

    Koloa

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Sushi Lounge Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Sushi, Pacific Rim

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Complimentary valet parking available for diners.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Noelani Planas

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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