Noelani's Island Grill

Our review for @noelanisislandgrill in San Carlos:- Price point: $$ (~$50 pp)- Ambience: Superb, recommending dine-in- Food review: 1. Love for Lahaina 9/10 (perfect blend of coconut and ube)2. Plantation Maitai 7/10 (too sweet and had a chemical flavor)3. Lazyman's Cali-roll 9/10 (the rice was a bit dry, but taro chips and crab salad was terrific)4. Shaka chicken 10/10 (chicken was soft, and packed with flavors)5. Mama's spicy garlic prawns 9.5/10 (forgot to take picture )6. Ahi Spicy Poke 6/10 (not recommended, flavor was not upto the mark, won't be ordering this again)Overall our experience was great! There was live music and the ambience was amazing!WE WILL BE BACK DEFINITELY!

10/10 vibe & overall atmosphere of the restaurant. I believe this is exactly what the bay is missing specifically South Bay where I feel like there's a lack of patio/ half indoor outdoor restaurants like these. We went on a sunny day and sat right in the front of the outdoor seating area that had a comfy couch. We ordered an Ube drink (fire but strong) and a beer to go with our meal. The food was nicely plated and aesthetically pleasing but I was pretty disappointed with the lack of flavor from the fried rice and pork belly. I don't think we ordered their top menu items but ordered small bites instead that didn't have the freshness I was expecting. I would definitely still recommend this place if you love Hawaiian food and I'm sure some of their other menu options would be worth trying out!

We've been coming here for years, but neglected to leave a long overdue review. We usually will start with one (or more) of their delicious Mai Tai's, 3 is the limit, and for good reason, they do not scrimp on the spirits.The waitstaff is professional and friendly, this place really makes you feel like you are in the islands, outdoor seating too. Noelani's really is a local gem. If you are in for a late lunch or early dinner, suggest you try their happy hour Tuesday thru Sunday 3-5pm some good deals to be had on drinks and some menu items. I love the Kahlua pig, tastes like it just came out of an imu, the teriyaki chicken and loco moco. Don't forget to get the malasadas for dessert, next best thing to a trip to Leonard's on Oahu. I'm getting hungry for a taste of Hawaii right now!

Came here on Saturday for a late lunch with some friends.Street parking is available, no dedicated parking lot. Luckily we found a spot quickly, but noticed all the available spaces were taken by 2pm.This was my first time here and it looks like your local favorite restaurant for Hawaiian food. The entire ambiance screams aloha: from floral arches, wooden panels, and some tiki decorations, it was a vibe haha. We got seated quickly and service was attentive.A few dishes I tried:1. Lomi Salmon Poke - pretty good! I like that they are generous with their toppings. The salmon quality was okay - it was good but not as fresh as other pokes I've had. I love edamame and there was plenty of that in the bowl, so that was a plus for me.2. Chicken Katsu - flavorful, crunchy, your solid chicken katsu :)3. Pistachio Espresso Martini - I honestly had a hard time deciding which drink to get because their whole drink menu sounded delicious!! I ended up trying this one and was not disappointed. Our whole table ended up getting this drink and we liked the creaminess, strong coffee-flavor, and clear pistachio taste in this drink. Highly recommend!I knocked it down a star because although we had a nice time hanging out here and catching up, the food wasn't entirely memorable to want to come back anytime soon. However, if you are feeling for some Hawaiian food and need your fix, this is a considerable place to visit!

Solidly delicious place to get higher end Hawaiian plates. The quality and flavors are better than the typical Letter and Letter place down the street. Kalua Pork: super juicy, perfect amount of smokiness and sooo good with the sweetness of the cabbage. Garlic Prawns: large giant delicious prawns; they hit the spot when I'm craving the trucks on North Shore.

Loved the chicken teriyaki bowl with brown rice! I am very particular about teriyaki sauce - if it doesn't taste like my mom's - then I'm not having it. So, the sauce was milder than my mom's (not quite as salty/sweet), but I was okay with that because it was absolutely delicious and exactly the right consistency to me (Noelani's knows how to do chicken teriyaki the way I like it!) - excellent dipping sauce - the marinade was also spot on - oh and the chicken was cooked perfectly I might add. Super flavorful, moist and succulent - YUM! The furikake sprinkled on the rice was an epic surprise (I love furikake) and added an additional layer of flavor, I would definitely order it again. The waitstaff were super nice and awesome! We also ordered the ice cream Oreo cookie crust pie - also YUM!!!

Ambiance was on point with the island vibe. Had a live band inside which was alittle too loud to sit inside if you want to talk to each other. There was a private party in the back area which you can rent out. We choose to set in the front outside which had cute tables with bench style cushion sitting. Still can hear the music but able to talk . Service was fast and efficient. Food was delicious and shareable plates made it easy . So many tropical drinks to choose from which. We're strong but good. 100% will be back. And recommend.

I've had Noelani's in my bookmarks for a while and they did not disappoint. The vibe is really chill/relaxing. There is a front and back patio space, plenty of outdoor seating. The staff is also really nice and accommodating. Dogs are allowed and they even offered ice water on a hot summer day. I've been here for both regular dinner and happy hour. It honestly isn't that packed for happy hour and they have a good selection of food and drinks.Tsunami fries is definitely a must get. It may sound weird but it works. The fries are thin and crispy like shoestring fries.My favorite drink so far has been the Virgin Pina Colada. It is a very nice and refreshing coconut slushie.Guava steak had a nice flavor to it. The Island Fish Tacos were also really good. My friend likes the Shaka Chicken.So far, it seems like there hasn't been a negative experience. I definitely recommend coming here!

Came here during COVID-19.. they were great! Following the rules! Staff are friendly and fast! But... food... its just not for me! It was presented good but the taste isnt what i was hoping! Maybeits just me

Came here for lunch on a Saturday.Got the shaka chicken. Good portion. The green sauce is too green which kinda throws me off. Expect it to be sweet, a bit too sweet so just a warning. Would love to try other dishes next time.