Vessel Restaurant

Bit of a sleeper hit actually. You wouldn't really expect a resort restaurant to be that good but that Vessel burger?? It's kinda insane. the aioli, bacon jam, and the unique cheese choice really sets that burger apart. Beautiful view of the harbor too if you're sitting outside.But for some reason the menu's here are FILTHY. Even an employee noticed and offered to replace it!

I saw this spot on a list to try to eat at, and especially since I was staying at this hotel I had to give it a try. The only time we would have to eat there was for breakfast so the first morning I had the opportunity to go I went. I was in the mood for a breakfast sandwich that morning so I saw one on the menu and ordered it. We were the only ones there for breakfast which there is nothing wrong with, but still it could be a telling sign. Our food came quick and my breakfast sandwich was a little bizarre looking. It was way too oily to hold so I had to cut it to eat it. It also included a bit too many sauces for my liking for a sandwich. The potatoes were good though. I also ordered some black coffee that was very good that went with the breakfast well. Overall, it wasn't bad it just wasn't good either. It's also expensive for what you get, and I get that it's at a hotel but still for the quality I was expecting a different presentation for a sandwich that wasn't this.

Slow service today. Something was off in the kitchen. Food took way too long to come out, and it was bland. Pancakes were also undercooked. The outdoor cushions need cleaning.Can't beat the view.

We stayed at the Kona Kai Resort for a little last minute getaway. Ended up eating here for breakfast because the other seafood places we wanted to try nearby were not open yet but we were hungry! Food and service are both decent, but not amazing. The price is quite expensive. They also add on a 5.5% surcharge automatically. Did enjoy being right by the water though. That's always a nice vibe.

First off the view is incredible beautiful ocean views as you drive up then you see the incredible marina full of yachts. Secondly the service is one of the best I've seen. Everyone was attentive and friendly. Made the evening really special. I ordered the special of the evening which was a New York Steak. It was cooked perfect at mid-rare and incredibly flavorful and was trimmed up the best I've ever seen. As you can see it was big. The potatoes were tasty as was the veggies. This was tender and juicy and the grill added a nice flavor of fire very good cook. They gave us all free desserts I chose the key lime pie. Wow it did not disappoint. It was incredible. Tangy and creamy and raspberry cooly was sweet and tart. Great dessert. This place is great. A little spendy but you get what you pay for and from time to time it's worth paying for it. Four of us ate for under 300$ without tip.

The parking situation is why I give 4 stars. We were told that there was no need to validate the parking ticket because there was no charge on Tuesday -- just push the button, tell the attendant we ate there, then they'd buzz us through. We pushed, no answer, then paid $10. Not great. Now on to something positive ...We sat down on the beautiful patio, after walking through the beautifully appointed restaurant. The waitstaff came immediately to take our drink orders. Upon his return we ordered our food. It came out quickly, hot, and plated perfectly. My smoked salmon eggs Benedict was excellently prepared and the muffin was so fresh, too. The artichoke, spinach, and feta omelette was really delicious. The huevos rancheros had crispy tortillas on the bottom, homemade refried black beans, eggs, and smoked salmon was the other chosen protein. Wowzer it was gorgeous and tasty. We will go back and you will too.

We were really not expecting much from this place , since we just went there for the convenience of the location, but we were very surprised by the quality of the food. We went there for dinner and breakfast the next morning. Dinner was perfectly cooked, my fish and my husband's pork chop. They achieved tenderness without undercooking it. My fish was meaty, juicy and paired well with the sauce and mushroom. We were very pleased with our choices. Just don't get the salad: nothing wrong with it flavor wise, but really not worth the price.For breakfast the star of the show were the pancakes, so fluffy and the coconut really added an extra texture and flavor. Portions were big and we felt very satisfied after eating with the nice view of the marine. Service was also good. Attendants were always checking if everything was ok and people were friendly. Highly recommend The Vessel!

This is a great restaurant with excellent food and great service! Prices are on point for a resort. I was here with a large group from work. We all sat at the bar area. The drinks were well crafted. I had a few La Moras this was an amazing drink with brandy tequila and ginger beer. My friends all ordered chiecken sandwiches and they were huge and tasted great. I ate earlier so I asked if they still had the Pretelzs which you can find on the happy hour menu. The Pretzel was huuuge!!! Wish they had honey mustard as a dipping sauce but oh well.The restaurant itself was very clean and inviting, probably one of the cleanest ive seen in a hotel restaurant.The only negatives, I was charged full price for the pretzel instead of the happy hour price. The early morning bartender couldn't make a mixed drink if his life depended on it. As soon as I ordered my new favorite drink La Mora I saw the bartender look at the menu to see what was in it. I should of just had him make me a mimosa. The drink was nothing like what was made by the previous bartender. I asked him if this was the same drink and he said yea. I showed him the photo and he took the drink back added something else to it and it was even worse. Lol. Photo shown below. Other than that it was a wonderful experience.

The 4-star rating is heavily because of the marina view and the charred Octopus. This is the best Octopus I have ever had. I had this dish three different days in a row, it's that good. The restaurant seemed either to be short handed for staff, or the servers were just not attentive. Although on one day at lunch, the service was pretty good. We stayed at the resort, so this is an obvious decision for something to eat. I spoke to several people that were locals that come here often. Good fanfare.I would give this place another try and hopefully the service picks up and I can update the review to 5-stars.Cheers!

A great place to celebrate birthdays! The food was excellent, definitely chef prepared, generous portion and fresh ingredients. I had the Lobster Carbonara and was surprised to have a lot of nice size lobster chunks. The pasta was perfectly cooked al dente and the sauce was just right for my taste buds. The Pork Chop was a nice portion, garnished well and fully satisfying. I enjoyed the view, atmosphere and the service. I can't leave without trying their dessert so I ordered the Tableside Affogato which completed this wonderful dining experience.