Plumeria Beach House

I've been thinking about staying at the Kahala Resort to start my trip back home to O'ahu. I did a test drive at the bar at Plumeria, the all day dining option at the resort.We shared the fried ahi poke musubi, and I had the sig mai tai. First of all, the musubi was real creative. It had fresh ogo (limu), and a garlic/ginger creamy sauce. The crunchy outside contrasted nicely with the fresh ahi inside.Secondarily, the mai tai is in the Top 3 I have had in the islands (the other two being the Moana and the Royal). It was not overly sweet, and it packed a punch. I was feeling the effects of the drink after one.Regarding the ambiance, its big here. Plumeria has a breakfast buffet, and a dinner buffet on certain evenings.Steve, our bartender treated us with a lot of Aloha. We really felt at home here.I need to add the Kahala to where I stay on O'ahu. It is quiet and secluded, unlike the hustle & bustle of Waikīkī.

Well what can I say, I love a good breakfast buffet Went with my wife to celebrate a just because day. The brekky buffet at the Kahala hotel is pretty decent. It does what a breakfast buffet should: provide a wide variety of food in an acceptable quality, and in endless amounts. The selection of food is pretty broad, with included local dishes adding to the lineup (the fish, malasadas, etc) with things that regular buffets lack. Overall the food tasted good, even if it was occasionally over done or, like the fish, a little dry. I wish we had steak knives for the prime rib. But again, it was all delicious. And they had a selection of bacon cooked from soft to crunchy, which is VERY important for a bacon fiend like me. And the omelette bar chef was fire. He also worked the carving station and gave my wife half a cow because she said I was gonna finish it . The buffet included a lot of local fruits and a selection of juices (including guava) and coffee/tea. Past that, they do have a full bar...so Irish coffee or a mimosa are available to add-on for sure. Ambience is nice, but the outdoors seating fills fast. And the indoor/outdoor vibe meant we had one persistent fly around us. But I named him bob and let him have some waffle...so he was cool after that. Casual wear is recommended, especially on a hot day. Face it, no one wants to dress up for breakfast anyways. Pack your swim stuffs and you can go to the beach outside even. The price for us was $55 a person. Kinda middle high for a buffet here (Korean BBQ all-you-can-eat are usually the $35 range here). But I must mention this is VERY GOOD for the Kahala hotel. Their ala carte breakfast menu, while upscale and cooked perfectly I'm sure, is pricey. A lot of breakfast plates are in the $40 range, so comparatively the buffet is a decent deal. Even with a couple of $18 mimosas. There is technically a 2 hour time limit, although no one on staff mentioned it to us at all. They do close down the buffet service at like 11 or 11:30, so probably better to get a little earlier reservation if you want to camp out there. We booked for 10 and were perfectly fine. Parking without validation can be Waikiki hotel ridiculous, so don't forget. Overall would definitely do again.

A very hot experience. Located at the Kahala. Walk down the stairs on the right side of the car drop off. They validate. The service was good. Attentive servers with a positive attitude. The view was nice. Right next to the beach. If your here at lunch you will guarantee catch small wedding on the side of the yard. The food was fairly good, bordering average. So I've tried lunch and breakfast. The pizza was good. The açaí bowl was big and had a nice assortment of fruits. The breakfast sides of meat were a lot of bacon, like 6 pieces. The coffee was good. The menu needs a revamp. When reading the menu items it appears too simple, so the prices appear high. 2 eggs, toast, choice of meat, and a drink for $48! You want 2 waialua eggs as a side? That's $12. Twelve???? Whoa, so I get that you gotta pay for labor, but don't apply the same percentages for sides so more people are likely to order them. There is a mismatch going on and I felt a bit suckered. I get the guests might not have much of a choice, but the locals do. Other issue is the weather, which isn't under their control. However, a temporary tent structure with some umbrellas are not good enough, not for Kahala. They need a trellis with fans. This was during December, which isn't hot, but sunlight makes the experience unpleasant. When sitting inside with some fans, it's not as hot, but there was very little wind, so I was sweating on both visits no matter where I sat. Lose, lose.Overall, there are good things here. However the ambiance/ heat issues and unjustified high cost of certain items keeps this place as a 3 star.

We love this place! Customer service is top notch, food is delicious and fresh and the ambiance and views are unbeatable. We love the buffet. Great for kids, just ask for an outside table. Definitely recommend!

The ambience here is so peaceful with views overlooking the beach and their service makes you feel pampered. The food though is average with high hotel prices. The Kahala Saimin was pretty good, it had the standard assortment of pork belly, egg, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts. It was served warm. Also ordered the chicken sandwich. It was basically an upgraded chicken tender with all the sandwich fixings and choice of fries or salad. The chipotle aioli (not spicy) for some reason made me content with the sandwich it was. Hot tea (tea packet) was $7 and came with lemon/honey and additional hot water, iced tea was $8 and refillable. They validate 4 hours complimentary self parking.

Plumeria Beach House at The Kahala is a true gem. From the serene oceanfront setting to the impeccable service, this restaurant provides an unforgettable dining experience.During our stay at The Kahala, we enjoyed breakfast, lunch, and dinner here, and every meal was exceptional. The atmosphere is unbeatable--dining by the ocean with gentle breezes and stunning views made each meal feel special. The setting is tranquil and elevated, ideal for a relaxing and memorable dining experience.The staff was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. Their recommendations were spot on, and they made us feel so welcomed.If you're staying at The Kahala or just looking for an exceptional dining experience, Plumeria Beach House is a must-visit. I can't wait to return on my next trip to Hawaii!

I had breakfast at this beachside venue three days, choosing something different on each visit. Common to all three visits were: coffee ($7) and a glass of Champagne or sparkling wine (price varied).On the first visit, I opted for the Plumeria Breakfast Buffet ($55). I went to the omelet station, selected my desired ingredients and handed them to the chef handling that station. I asked for some roast beef on the side. Afterward, I went to the serving stations and added some bacon and strawberries to my plate. Later, I picked up a croissant, butter and jam, and a cinnamon roll. This proved to be just the right amount of food as I planned to skip lunch. The tab for this visit came to $95.39, including tip.On the second day, I ordered a Sweet Butter Poached Lobster Benedict with asparagus spears and breakfast potatoes ($45). There was a generous portion of lobster, and the Hollandaise sauce was perfect. The asparagus was fine, but I wished the breakfast potatoes were fried a little more. There used to be more peppers and onions ... this one was pretty plain. The glaring negative was that the taro roll forming the base of the Benedict was rock hard and I had so much difficulty cutting it that I gave up. This was an unexpected failing of the kitchen. The total came to $87.25, including tip.On the third day, I ordered the Plumeria Omelet with breakfast potatoes ($28) and a side order of wheat toast ($6). This time, I had a glass of Champagne ... On prior visits, I chose a California sparkling wine. The omelet was fine, but the breakfast potatoes were undercooked (for me) and there was scant onion and no sign of peppers. I was given three slices of toast cut diagonally and the plate included a dish of butter and a small container of strawberry preserves. The total was $128.66, including tip. Later, I realized that my server erroneously charged me for two glasses of Champagne. After I reported this, I was given a $50 credit.For the most part, the service at Plumeria Beach House was fine. I can recall it being better, but on these three visits, it was satisfactory.Postscript: I read my reviews from 2023 and a few of the "problems" identified have yet to be addressed. For that reason, I'm downgrading my rating by one point. I remain hopeful that improvements will be made by the time I return in 2025.

If you're looking for a nice breakfast or lunch over looking the beach with fresh air and a relaxing atmosphere, reserve a table at the Plumeria Beach House at the Kahala Hotel. They have valet or self parking. I'll take my 1934 sedan and the valet let me park it out front. For this I tip them well.The food is excellent and the service is top notch. I don't know much to say about this place but it's class from the time you drive up to the valet to get seated at your table. You can take your time eating and just enjoy a really good meal and a beautiful scenery. Take a friend from the mainland or make it a day with your friends and reserve a day at their spa after your meal. Enjoy the finer things in life!

Was so excited be invited to the Kahala for a late Christmas Eve dinner with my family. The atmosphere was so beautiful, tons of beautiful decorations and a huge Christmas tree right in the lobby of the hotel. We were a little early for our reservation so they didn't have our table ready yet so we went to look at the dolphins in the dark lol. We could still see them but I didn't get any good pics. The server and I think one of the managers that was checking on us was so nice, honestly one of best experiences I've had at a buffet. Normally buffets just seat you and forget about you. Sushi quality was excellent for buffet style and they had crab legs and other yummy food options but I just went for the sushi and poke mostly haha. My uncle said he wants to make this an annual event, I'm so ready for next year!

We stopped for a quick lunch. Service was excellent. So was the food. Anywhere in the restaurant is pretty much oceanfront so it was very relaxing.Parking lot was full so we parked with valet. Restaurant fully validated the parking so just prepare tip for the valet. It was all good.