The Veranda

We visited The Veranda at The Kahala for a relaxing evening, and it was exactly what we were looking for. We just wanted to lounge and enjoy some drinks, and this spot delivered beautifully.The drinks were well-crafted and enjoyable, perfect for unwinding. There was a live performer during our visit, and the music added such a lovely touch to the experience without being overpowering.The service was great--attentive and friendly without being intrusive, which made our evening even more enjoyable.The atmosphere was incredibly relaxing, with a sophisticated yet comfortable vibe that made it easy to kick back and enjoy the moment.If you're looking for a great place to enjoy drinks in a serene and elegant setting, The Veranda is definitely worth checking out. We'll be back for another relaxing evening soon!

The food is great. Everything about is perfect for including the ambience. The only thing that could improve is the service since it's a bit slow but overall it's worth a try!

High Tea on the veranda is one of my grandmas favorite activities. There have been a few more 'high tea' options popping up around Oahu but nothing compares to the experience at the Kahala Veranda. It's a flat rate - The tea selection is excellent. We love the preparation of the assortment of treats they provide as well. The only issue my grandma has with the food is that there are not enough vegetarian options (she prefers it all vegetarian). But we adjusted, she had all the veggies and I ate the items with meat. Our favorite pastries they offer are the eclairs! The ambiance is relaxing. The high ceilings and open space are very welcoming to sit back and relax in the lounge chairs. Afterwards, we always go for a walk to see the fish pond, dolphins, and orchid wall. It's a very pleasant experience.

If you like high tea, check this place out. It's a little tricky since it's only certain days of the week that you can reserve.The open air concept gives a nice ambience where you are in an open air environment and feel like you're part of a beach resort. It gives a very relaxed vibe, yet still high class. The only slight issue is that guests can walk through your eating space which is a little off.Food was delicious and delicate and taste as good as it looks. The teas are original in the sense that you can't just get them anywhere, although a few other local spots have similar style/themed teas.The service was excellent and with a small dining room, they're quite attentive. Pro tip: after you finish, you should take a walk to help digest by walking around the property. Nice views and the cool breeze is a nice way to end the day.If you are near or want to be near Kahala, a place to check out.

It was my anniversary so I ordered a glass of Drappier Champagne ($26) and the Caviar Service For Two ($185). There's a symbiotic relationship between Champagne and Caviar and I love both! I followed that up with another glass of Drappier, then the Venison Ragout over pappardelle ($30) with a glass of Hands of Time from Stag's Leap ($26). Wow, this was delicious and one of the best dishes I've had at The Veranda.Johnny Valentine was singing and playing guitar. Live music is one of the reasons I keep coming back to The Veranda. He's great!Profiteroles ($15) and coffee ($6) completed my meal. The recipe for profiteroles changed in the past year ... now, it's two cream-filled balls that look like gin dui / andagi and a scoop of ice cream. I think I prefer the ice-cream filled puff pastry with chocolate sauce of years past.This was an expensive meal ($399); ironically, it's usually my most expensive meal at The Kahala each year. It's my "need" for caviar!

We question the auto-gratuity on a large party. We had a table of 7, split into 3 separate tabs. Upon receiving the bill, we were hit with a 19% auto-gratuity added to the tab. While the food and beverages were fantastic, the service wasn't exemplary, largely because the servers seemed overwhelmed. Regardless, our tip should be based on the quality of service, thereby motivating the server to be more attentive. After all, "TIP' is an acronym for "To Ensure Promptness," and our server had no extra incentive to do so, because he knew he was getting tipped 19% regardless. It stands to reason that tips should be at the discretion of the customer -- especially when a large party is already spending hundreds of dollars -- and it states on the receipt that "a tip would be greatly appreciated."

We met a wonderful gal who served our dinner at the Veranda. Very bright and knowledgeable about the menu. We tried the Ahi Poke Musubi and I was determined to make it at home when I return. Thank you for the recommendation, Ms. Celiz!The Auction Seafood Tower (sm) is enough to feed the two of us. It is accompanied by an array of enticing sauces.Overall, we truly enjoyed dining at the Veranda during our short stay.

We enjoy coming to the Veranda. It was our first time back since pre-COVID. We love the ambiance, the live music, the drink selection, and the good food! It always gives us a great night out!

We love this place. Been going for years. Wonderful service. Food quality is very good. Why cut the menu in half? Ridiculous. Obviously Mgmt want guests to go to full service restaurants, so they made eating at The Veranda less attractive. People are drawn to the ambience of the place, plus music, great service and decent food. The music hours are limited, the place closes early and now food selection is incredibly limited. It boggles the mind that Hotel Mgmt actively seeks to make one of their venues less attractive. Congrats. You did it. By the way, the two 25+yr old speakers at The Veranda (only one of which works) need to be replaced.

Continuing with my quest to try all the Tea services on Oahu...next was the Veranda at the Kahala Hilton. Valet or self park avail. Tea is served to the right of lobby entrance. Ppl do walk through which is a bit different. Maybe rope off for more tranquility? Nevertheless, it was still very nice. Sage green Wedgewood china and a nice selection of teas. Was hoping to try the healthy caffeine free mamaki but it was not avail. We tried the Hukilau & the Lilikoi cacao. Hukilau had a fruity essence heightened with the slightest touch of milk & sugar ( a few swirls of their pretty sugar stick did the trick)I don't usually add milk or sugar but this was nice. The Lilikoi cacao had a nice chocolate fragrance yet you don't really taste the chocolate so it doesn't interfere with your savory bites or desserts. BTW they DO sell these two flavors of tea in their gift shop ($36USD) which I did pick up so my tea loving GF could try some too. The 2nd cannister is for me so I can recreate this lovely tea at home! Maybe when I bake my scones!Savory bites included: egg salad w/radish & caviar, smoked fish baguette, curried chicken & Green apples, Cucumber, dill, wth whipped butter. The sweets included: asstd scones, pot De Creme, choc. Eclair, green tea mille crepe, Madeleine, coconut palmier. Tea was very nice, pots kept filled and hot. Such a relaxing, pampering day to de-stress your mind, play tourist and enjoy the beautiful day! So lucky to live in Hawaii! Trying to enjoy more of this lovely island!A Rainbow slice of anniversary cake! How sweet!Planning to return for brunch at Plumeria Cafe, dinner or Sun brunch at Hokus restaurant and maybe some small plates on the balcony outside the Veranda ( overlooking the dolphins). Isn't that a great way to unwind at the end of a day? Took a walk after the tea. Tour the beautiful grounds, watched them care and feed the cute dolphins, pics by the waterfall...nice!