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Indoor Dining - The Veranda at the Kahala Resort, Honolulu, HI

The Veranda at the Kahala Resort

4.4
4.4
668 Reviews
$31 to $50
Lounge
5000 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Overlooking the beach, with a stunning contemporary alfresco area, The Veranda is Honolulu’s living room of the stars with live music, handcrafted cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Enjoy caviar service for two, a dinner menu curated by Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami and wines by the glass from top vintners while you unwind beneath the iconic chandelier or amid the twilight ocean view on the lanai.

Live Music Tuesday - Saturdays 6:00pm-9:00pm

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Cross street
    Kahala Avenue
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Entertainment
    Each night the ambience changes as our live jazz group or pianist takes to the stage and The Veranda's intimate dance floor becomes a popular choice for a sophisticated evening.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Kahala Afternoon Tea

    $80.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Kahala’s tea menu features pure teas, as well as exclusive blends made from high quality organic, sustainable local ingredients. Tea service also includes Savory Sandwiches and Sweets Treats created by The Kahala’s executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami. We are happy to accommodate pescatarian and vegetarian options with 72 hour’s notice. Unfortunately, due to the style of offerings, we are not able to accommodate vegan, gluten free, or dairy free items. Price is $80 plus service charge and tax (A service charge of 20% will be added to parties of 5 or more). A credit card is required to secure this reservation. Cancellations within 24 hours will be subject to a charge of $35 per person. No shows will be subject to a charge of $80 per person.
  • Mother's Day Tea

    May 10, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mom with Afternoon Tea at the Veranda. Create a complimentary flower arrangement at the exclusive Pua (flower) Bar where our resident floral designer will be there to assist. Spend an afternoon of quality time with Mom while enjoying live music and a selection of customized tea blends and bites. Price is 115 per person plus tax and gratuity. Parking is complimentary. Menu is subject to change due to availability. Unfortunately, we are unable to make substitutions or dietary alterations. Cancelations less than 72hrs in advance will be charged 55 per person. No-shows will be charged 115 per person.

What 668 people are saying

The Veranda at the Kahala Resort reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hot spot

  • Oahu

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Veranda at the Kahala Resort offers a "great atmosphere," with live music enhancing the dining experience. Guests appreciate the "beautiful and tasty food," though some wish for a "larger menu." Service is "superb," and the venue is ideal for special occasions. Enjoy al fresco dining with views of the ocean.

668 Reviews
  1. Randy

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great experience. Outstanding service. The surprise slice of birthday cake for my wife was a nice touch.

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  2. pono VIP

    San Francisco27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was good and ambiance great. The menu is greatly reduced from before. We wish there could be at least a salad back on the menu. Deviled eggs and steak was very good. Ahi poke musubi was good. Desserts were a bit of a disappointment. I fet interpretations but.... if it's not as good as the orginal don't change it. The profiteroles were more cream puffs with a chocolate sauce so the pate choux was soggy. It also came with chocolate ice cream. The gateau marjolaine also a Hawaii interpretation was not that good.

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  3. Louise VIP

    Hawaii23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Veranda is our favorite dining spot at the Kahala Resort because of the casual dining atmosphere, live music, and the hotel's iconic and delicious fried poke musubi: a giant musubi stuffed with poke that is fried and then cut in four and served on a bed of rich and tart remoulade. Great for sharing. The menu is limited but the dishes are all well-executed. We also loved the special entree, wagyu banh mi: two mini banh mi with tender beef and crunchy pickled carrots and turnip and cilantro. Like the musubi, we loved the banh mi bread for its mix of tastes and textures, like the crunchy exterior and soft, chewy interior of the mini baguette. Service was attentive and friendly. We enjoy the al fresco dining on the lanai because it's quieter for conversation. However, music lovers might enjoy dining in the lobby area of the Veranda because of the live music and lounge-style seating.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The view and ambiance are great but I don't think the food is that great for the price.

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  5. George VIP

    Philadelphia36 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I gave 1 star last time and my wife called me out, so higher rating this time but same complaints. Bring back larger menu, pls. Replace the outdated and non-functioning speakers. Really, the one that works sounds like the PA system in a third-world airport. Food quality excellent. Staff are superb. Johnny Valentine is a great performer.

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  6. Joshua

    Hawaii1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I grew up here and have been going to the veranda for years in it;s various incarnations. This past visit was unfortunately disappointing. The food menu at the Veranda was radically cut down. It’s just a few items now, I guess they’re best selling items. The cocktail and drink menu remains robust but the food was just flat out disappointing. What used to be a four page menu is now just barely a page. The waitress was very apologetic and said everyone was complaining and to make sure to write a review and/or let the hotel know….so hence this review.

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  7. George VIP

    Philadelphia36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really loved this place prior to current ownership. Mgmt now working hard to make this a NOT ‘to go’ place. Shorter hours, less music and they have just reduced the menu by 50% - obviously want to drive customers to the full service restaurants on property. But people like the Veranda for its open air seating, great staff, over-priced but good food and music. These are all being chipped away. Very disappointing. Also, replace the 25+ yrs old speakers - only one works and the other sounds like the PA system in a 3rd world airport.

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  8. Stefanie

    Hawaii2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Pros 1. Ambience was incredible! We were seated outside for dinner and had clear views of the ocean and the dolphins area! Amazing! 2. Live music after 5:30 pm! 3. Free valet parking 4. Top shelf alcohol is very affordable. Cons 1. We made a reservation at 5 pm. Upon being seated we learned that the kitchen would not be open until 5:30 pm. Very disappointed in learning that and wish that either reservation started at 5:30 pm or a warning issued that the kitchen would not be open until 30 minutes after reservation. 2. Lack of variety in entree or appetizers menu. Only five entrees to choose from involving Pasta, Venison or seafood. Very limited. 3. Salmon tasted very bland as did the potatoes. However, the salmon was cooked to perfection. The dill sauce just barely awakened my senses. 4. No traditional lounge food. Traditional lounge food is usually finger food. (Husband's comment lol)

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  9. Wilson

    Hawaii53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The venue was perfect for Valentine's Day. Facing the ocean, pool and palm trees and live music on the background was why we return to this restaurant. Special mention to our server, Scott, who was professional and friendly. Mahalo again !

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  10. william

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place, wonderful food and music! Servers were sweet and attentive!

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The Veranda at the Kahala Resort is rated 4.4 stars by 668 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Veranda at the Kahala Resort

5000 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kahala Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Sat 2:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Lounge, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jonathan Mizukami
  • Entertainment
    Each night the ambience changes as our live jazz group or pianist takes to the stage and The Veranda's intimate dance floor becomes a popular choice for a sophisticated evening.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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