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Gorgeous setting in thatched bungalows - Tidepools - Grand Hyatt Kauai, Poipu, HI
Unique romantic setting - Tidepools - Grand Hyatt Kauai, Poipu, HI
Scallop appetizer - Tidepools - Grand Hyatt Kauai, Poipu, HI
Tidepools - Grand Hyatt Kauai, Poipu, HI
Tidepools - Grand Hyatt Kauai, Poipu, HI

Tidepools - Grand Hyatt Kauai

4.7
4.7
5013 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
The most romantic setting on Kauai. For the ultimate in ambiance, delectable food and stellar service, Tidepools is the place. This quintessential Hawaiian setting has a backdrop of waterfalls with thatched roof bungalows that seemingly float above koi-filled lagoons. Savor modern island-style cuisine in this distinctive open-air setting. Diners rave about the exceptional service and fresh fish and steak options with a unique island flair including macadamia nut crusted fish, grilled ahi or a succulent steak. Salads feature greens grown at our hydroponic farm on site and the desserts are luscious. Don't miss this delightful experience.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 37 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 742-1234
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Charles Steppe
  • Private party facilities
    Offering a one of a kind ambiance, our waterfall room is available for private parties. Please contact the manager for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Tidepools Manager: (808) 240-6381
  • Neighborhood
    Poipu
  • Cross street
    Ainako
  • Parking details
    Free valet parking at the Grand Hyatt Kauai for diners. Plentiful self-parking also available with easy access to the restaurant. Due to social distancing guidelines, we ask that guests do not arrive more than 15 minutes before their scheduled reservation time.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,013 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Best Ambiance

  • Hawaii

    Romantic

  • Hawaii

    Seafood

  • Kauai

    Best Overall

  • Kauai

    Best Food

  • Kauai

    Best Service

  • Kauai

    Best Ambiance

  • Kauai

    Best Value

  • Kauai

    Great for fine wines

  • Kauai

    Romantic

  • Kauai

    Great for scenic views

  • Kauai

    Good for special occasions

  • Kauai

    Most Booked

5,013 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    Beautiful setting. Our server ruched the whole process. Offers gf bread and never brought it. He brought the wrong wine that we asked to sample. The food was not up to par with flavor. The only part of the experience that made it worry the $$$ was the setting.

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  2. Paul

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated our 36 year anniversary. Incredible food, staff was extremely professional and friendly, reasonable prices, great ambience, highly recommend.

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  3. MarcyJ

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Walking down to the restaurant at night with the lit path and tiki torches is a Hawaiian experience right out of a movie. Magical. Great food and service as well.

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  4. kellis

    Baja California Sur

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Dessert was great for our anniversary. Husband ordered the steak and it was average. I ordered the tuna and it was good. Staff great. Ambiance nice. For the money not our favorite but good.

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  5. CFish

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing, chili pepper chicken was delicious. Margarita was spicy and delightful. The ambience cannot be neat with koi swimming beneath your feet. Our server Juan was extremely attentive and an absolute pleasure to dine with. We will be back. A must if you are on the island.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Celebrated with a nice dinner our last night in Kauai after getting married on the island. The view from the restaurant and overall ambiance were awesome. There was a wedding going on so it was somewhat a mix of quiet and a live band from our table. We noted on our reservation that we were celebrating a special occasion but nothing was mentioned during our dinner. The ceasar salad was good but literally was only 3-4 bites for $19, which was a shame. Food was overall pretty good but not necessarily worth the price.

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  7. CaroleM

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Do not miss this experience. Our waiter, Les, is fabulous!! Imelda greeted us and got us to our table. Ambience is superb. Meals were all excellent. Everyone working there was attentive to our needs. Fantastic evening. Once again, kudos to Les.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kassie was our fav. She wasn’t our server but she helped with our service and we instantly had a great connection with her! Golf and Utah!!

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  9. MikeB

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent service, food and atmosphere. Beautiful setting with a pond and fish at every table

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  10. TravelLovers

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this beautiful restaurant with water all around! Delicious meal with generous wine pouring! We’ll be back!

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  11. GeorgeW

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! The only restaurant to actually make my wife a special, gluten and dairy free dessert for her birthday! Thank you so much!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    It was not the experience we had in the past. The drink was not made correctly, the food was not prepared as order and the fish was suppose to be cooked was raw and cold in the middle. Will not return.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I were above and beyond satisfied with our dinner and service here. Rob and Iverson were some personable and attentive. We started with the kalbi ribs that were amazing. I had the Hawaiin Catch and my husband had the Rob eye with added Lobster tail. Far exceeded our expectations! Complimentary taro bread melted in your mouth! Ended with the malasadas to go since we were so full from dinner. OMG! They were amazing especially with the passion fruit syrup! Can’t wait to make it back here and eat at Tidepools again. Top notch experience!

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  14. TalithaL

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a beautiful little spot on the Grand Hyatt Resort. The seafood was amazing, the ambiance quiet and calming, and the service great!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    Food was poorly prepared. Did not like any of the dishes we tried.

    1 person found this helpful

  16. JasonR

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal and service we had on the entire island.

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  17. Katie

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server Ron was amazing and took time to explain the food and his recommendations. Food was great as was the other staff we encountered. The night before we had an awful experience at Stevensons (also on Hyatt property), so we were very happy and impressed when Tidepools exceeded expectations. We wish we’d done Tidepools twice instead!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service and the food was delicious. The ribeye just melts in your mouth. Overall great experience except I did have to ask 2 people how to get there. GPS took us to the service road and when we finally reached the valet they offered no directions to the restaurant.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best ambiance i experienced in Kauai. Menu is limited, which is not inherently a bad thing unless you have food allergies. Everything I could eat however was amazing.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant made my husbands bday very special

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and great food. A little pricey but worth it overall.

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  22. MadisonW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious food. Great service as well. They were very helpful with my husband’s food allergy, made recommendations that were safe for him, and reassured us that the kitchen was aware of the allergy. Would definitely go back!

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  23. MattC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent. Every table seemed to have a great view of something with tabled spaced nicely to not be too closely seated to the next table. Only complaint was that I copied the address into Google for driving. Google Maps took us to a secondary service type road rather than the main entrance. No signs for the restaurant were seen until asking the valet and hom directing us to the walkway.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    A really nice place for a dinner. Unfortunately we booked for 08.30 p.m. - obviously too late. After one hour we were not really welcome anymore. The crew startet to close the platform-windows, moved around, put the bill on the table before asking for dessert ….. The menue offers a good range of choice. Also the wine list offers a real choice. Cooking was average, the hot dishes were almost cold served. The environment is stylish - food is average.

    1 person found this helpful

  25. ReneeF

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our anniversary dinner here. I requested a table near the lagoon and we were fortunate to get one looking right among the koi. Beautiful ambience. Service was great. Very attentive and friendly. Food was delicious. We had the Hawaiian plate and Filet with Creme brûlée and Lava Cake for dessert. Wonderful experience.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely evening with sumptuous food, amazing service and a beautiful setting.

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  27. AndrewW

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We chose Tidepools Restaurant for our 20th anniversary dinner with our 2 adult children. We had dinner at Tidepools 20 years ago, and it was an amazing experience. Thank you for an encore performance that was at least the equal to the first time. We all loved it. The setting, ambience, food, wine, and drinks were 5 star. Thank you for a special night.

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  28. DannyS

    Jacksonville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tidepools was a very unique place! We had our anniversary dinner here - the atmosphere was breathtaking, the staff very attentive & the meal was too knotch! If you are wanting a one of a kind experience definitely go to Tidepools!

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  29. StacyM

    Phoenix

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we had was delicious- the lamb on the appetizers, the Hawaiian catch & the Shutome. All delicious! Also our waiter Les was great. One of our best experiences in Kauai.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service, delicious food except for the bread. Wine list could be more expansive. Overall we were delighted by the chill koi pond and the ambience.

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  31. FrankF

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    Sat us next to a room that became later an extremely loud party of 30. Our table had no view either. We had reservations for months. When we arrived almost every table was available. The 30 party showed up 1/2 hour later.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant with amazing food! Les was great!! Mahalo!

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  33. KarenM

    Austin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been fans of Tidepools for over 20 years and it never disappoints! Les is an amazing and wonderful server who always makes our evening special. Thanks for making my 60th birthday special!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrate my 70 Birthday the food was incredible.

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  35. NathanL

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    The food was good and the atmosphere of the restaurant was what makes this special. In terms of restaurants in Kauai this is certainly among the best but certainly better steakhouses back on the mainland.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding. Probably the best place I’ve eaten on Hawaii.

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  37. MadeleineG

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Alejandro, was excellent. Friendly and informative.

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  38. BritneyB

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner with our kids celebrating our wedding that day !!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE!! The location is great, love the koi fish. The ambiance is incredible. The staff were excellent, they were able to accommodate all of my food allergies. Will definitely return!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal in a beautiful setting with excellent wait staff. Rob, our waiter, gave great suggestions for food snd drinks. One of the best Meals we have had on Kauai.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Tidepools - Grand Hyatt Kauai is rated 4.7 stars by 5013 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 37 times today
Google Map for Tidepools - Grand Hyatt Kauai

1571 Poipu Rd., Poipu, HI 96756

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ainako
  • Neighborhood
    Poipu
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Free valet parking at the Grand Hyatt Kauai for diners. Plentiful self-parking also available with easy access to the restaurant. Due to social distancing guidelines, we ask that guests do not arrive more than 15 minutes before their scheduled reservation time.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Charles Steppe
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 742-1234
  • Private party facilities
    Offering a one of a kind ambiance, our waterfall room is available for private parties. Please contact the manager for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Tidepools Manager: (808) 240-6381
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