Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Bill VIP

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I would have rated the notice level at 2, had a couple not been quibbling!
   

   Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded today

   Aloha Bill! Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear things were mostly peaceful—aside from the unexpected entertainment nearby! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back for an even more serene visit next time. With our warmest Aloha, Red Salt Food & Beverage Team
   

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   Jodi

   New York City16 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Went expecting top notch food but was disappointed unfortunately. House made ricotta was dry and lacked flavor however the honey it was topped with was very good. Ordered gnocchi with lobster in a type of Parmesan sauce with asparagus and green onion. Drowned in sauce so everything taste the same and the pieces of vegetables we so small that they were lost amongst the large amount of gnocchi and sauce. Lobster pieces were nice size. Passion fruit cream brûlée was overcooked so it was pasty rather than creamy and the Chantilly vanilla cream was overwhipped and had no flavor Highlights were the mahi mahi with forbidden rice. Cooked perfectly. Seasoned well and juicy. I do recommend the pina coladas. Very fresh and crafted well. Not your typical frozen bar cocktail. Atmosphere very pretty. Would give the sushi a try next time. Looked beautiful
   

   Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded 2 days ago

   Aloha Jodi! Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your expectations, and we truly appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. It’s always our goal to deliver a standout dining experience, so we’ll certainly take your comments into account to improve our dishes. We’re glad to hear the mahi mahi and pina coladas were highlights for you! We take pride in offering fresh, well-crafted cocktails and dishes, and we’re happy you enjoyed those. Your comments about the atmosphere are also much appreciated — we’re pleased that you found the setting beautiful. We hope you’ll consider giving our sushi a try next time, and we look forward to welcoming you back for a more satisfying experience. With aloha, Red Salt F&B Tea,
   

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   Miriam VIP

   San Francisco39 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious breakfast, very fresh and the menu has a lot of variety. Very good service too. Lots of windows to look out toward the resort and ocean. Can’t wait to return!
   

   Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded 2 days ago

   Aloha Miriam, Thank you for leaving your amazing review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your breakfast and that the variety on our menu met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know you appreciated both the freshness of the food and the service. We also love that our ocean views added to your experience! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal and beautiful view. Thank you for choosing us, and see you again soon! With our warmest aloha, Red Salt Food & beverage Team
   

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   Carole

   Palm Springs3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Uggh. We were soooo looking forward to dining here again. Started out great then The NOISE from the large group of event attendees was unrelenting. Plus Our server never ventured back after our main course was served, until I was almost done. Hard to enjoy a “fine dining experience” when it sounds like a college auditorium. You MIGHT warn people when confirming reservations that their evening is going to be akin a Sports Bar on Friday night. The ONLY bright spot was Angel. She bent over backwards to clean up the mistakes made by our server and make amends for our experience. You should promote her—to event planner. Cheers.
   

   Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded 5 days ago

   Aloha Carole and mahalo for your feedback, Although we are super pleased to hear Angel saved the day, I can assure you we will take a deeper dive into our processes when hosting these events moving forward. We'd be remiss if we failed to extend our sincere apologies in addition to inviting you back to have a much more memorable experience...for all the right reasons. Please feel free to reach out and ask for our manager on duty, we can absolutely make this right for you! Sincerely, Ko'a Kea Food and Beverage Team (808) 742 4200
   

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   Jeepguy

   Hawaii4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It was our 40th Anniversary, so I wanted somewhere special. By the description and reviews, it seemed to fit, but we were disappointed. The staff was well trained and attentive, but the prices are insulting for what you get. It just seemed like an overpriced restaurant, instead of a memorable experience. I splurged for the $22 mai tai. then paid the $14 for Focaccia bread that would be included at most restaurants. The Mahi mahi was good, but not great, especially for $60. The $62 beef short rib was better and a decent serving size. For reference, on our 25th in Maui, we went to Mama's Fish House and the cost was similar, and it so amazing we have repeated a few times. Unfortunately this doesn't come close.
   

   Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded 1 day ago

   Aloha Jeepguy, Thank you for choosing to celebrate such a special milestone with us, and for taking the time to share your feedback. While we're glad to hear you found our staff attentive and well-trained, we’re truly sorry to learn that your experience fell short of expectations, especially on such an important occasion. We take comments like yours seriously, and we're disappointed to know that the value & overall experience didn’t match what you were hoping for. Your input about the pricing and food quality has been shared with our culinary and management teams, as we are always striving to improve. We sincerely hope we’ll have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide the kind of experience you were looking for. Our sincerest mahalo, Red Salt F&B Team
   

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   Jennifer VIP

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The mimosa flight was so fun. My husband said it was the best loco Moco he’d ever tasted. The soufflé pancakes were really special!
   

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   Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded on April 28, 2025

   Aloha Jennifer, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you had fun with the mimosa flight and that the loco moco hit the mark—what an amazing compliment! And we're so glad you enjoyed the soufflé pancakes too—they're definitely a guest favorite. We can't wait to welcome you both back soon for more delicious moments! Mahalo, Red Salt Food & Beverage Team
   

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   Skye

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Our waitress, JoJo was incredible!! And everything we tasted was delicious…definitely worth the one night out in Poipu! ✨
   

   Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded on April 28, 2025

   Aloha Skye! We’re thrilled to hear JoJo made your night special and that you enjoyed everything you tasted. I will happily share this with her as she deeply cares for all her guests experience here at Red Salt. It means a lot that you chose to spend your one night out in Poipu with us—hope to welcome you back again soon! Mahalo! Red Salt Food & Beverage Team
   

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   Troy

   Las Vegas28 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was impeccable from start to finish, food was fantastic. Drinks first off, poipu paradise and gin martini, excellent. Scallops appetizer and focaccia to start, then lobster gnocchi and short rib for entrees, all delicious. Drank a bottle of Pinot I brought, $35 corkage. Dessert was flourless chocolate cake, very decadent and very good! The only detractor is that the room is extremely loud, making conversation a bit difficult.
   

   Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded on April 26, 2025

   Aloha Troy, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed everything from the cocktails to dessert, and that our team delivered impeccable service throughout your visit. We recently had a beverage menu change this month and your feedback on the those two new drinks are greatly appreciated. It’s always a pleasure to hear that dishes like the lobster gnocchi and short rib made a great impression, and we’re glad your Pinot paired well with the meal. We truly appreciate your feedback about the noise level—it’s something we’re actively working on improving so that every guest can enjoy both the food and conversation. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable evening! Mahalo, Red Salt Food & Beverage Team
   

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   Michael

   Hawaii8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Staff and food were top notch. Noise level was high due to hardscape flooring and decor. We felt that was a detractor.
   

   Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded on April 25, 2025

   Aloha Michael! Thank you for taking the time to review our Restaurant and we are pleased to know that our food has exceed to your liking! The staff take great pride in being part of the Red Salt Team and we are delighted to know they provided that top notch service to your party. With that, our sincere apologies on failing to providing a better overall experience. We truly appreciate you giving us your honest feedback on our noise level as we are working on finding a solution in the near future to eliminate the discomfort of other future diners. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with the exceptional experience you deserve. Until then, Mahalo for dining in with us and A Hui Hou! Sincerely, Red Salt Food & Beverage Team
   

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    Cathy

    Denver20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything was wonderful as always. One of our favorite restaurants. Christian took great care of us, he is a wonderful server.
    

    Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded on April 21, 2025

    Aloha Cathy, Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support! We are thrilled to be one of your favorite restaurants and delighted to hear that everything was wonderful during your visit. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to Christian—he will be so pleased to know he made your experience even more special. We look forward to welcoming you back to Red Salt again soon! Kindly, Red Salt Food & Beverage Team
    

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