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Hau Tree Lanai Restaurant

2863 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
(808) 921-7066
Ranked #78 of 1,269 restaurants in Honolulu
4.0 of 5 stars 201 Reviews
Price range: 11 AUD - 36 AUD
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
Transit: Public Bus one block away.
Description: This shimmering jewel of a restaurant was awarded Honolulu Magazine's 'Hale Aina' Gold Medal in 2010 for 'Best Outdoor Dining' and Silver Medal in 2009 for 'Best Restaurant to Take Out of Town Guests'. Set on the quiet side of Waikiki beach, it offers stunning unobstructed Ocean views and breathtaking romantic sunsets. We offer casual, elegant dining in a purely peaceful and idyllic setting. We offer fresh seafood of Mahi Mahi, Opakapaka, and Ahi Tuna prepared in 5 different styles as well as Harris Ranch all natural beef for guests desiring Filet Mignon, New York, Rib Eye Steak, or Colorado Lamb Chops. The wine list is friendly, reasonably priced and personal help in pairing the food and wine is available. We look forward to serving you soon!
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Kailua, Hawaii
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Wonderful atmosphere, sitting under an ancient Hau tree on San Souci beach watching the sunset and dining on fresh seafood from the local waters. More

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Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We went for a nice romantic dinner while visiting the island. The food was really wonderful although we were a little worried about portion size when our appetizer came out. The taste was wonderful and the portion size was more than remedied with the entree course. I had the seafood mixed grill that consisted of the lobster, shrimp, scallops, and... More

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WV
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Just returned from the restaurant where we hosted the rehearsal dinner for our son's wedding. We were pleasantly surprised by the romantic setting, superb food, and attentive service. The wedding planner picked a winner by sending us there. We have dined in several star rated restaurants over the years and this was any of their equal. I plan to take... More

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Margate, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The breakfast here ranges from eggs, bacon and fruit to Moco Loco and crab cake benedict. Highly suggest the crab cake benedict...food heaven! More

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Las Vegas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We had decided Hau Tree Restaurant was the perfect place to take my mom for her Birthday. We made reservations for 5:30 right when they open for dinner and was asked to come slightly early if I wanted a good seat closest to the beach under the tree. We did just that and we got just that. The table we... More

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St. John's
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Table right next to the beach for a 6pm reservation. Sunset due at 6:55pm, so as the sun is setting we've got starters, great wine and everything you can image for a super night. There are very few places in the world that have the chance to put all of these things together the correct way - Hau Tree has... More

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Orlando
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Our conceriege at the Marriot recommended this restaurant last week and we tried it one evening for dinner. The location on the beach is awesome - we were seated directly under one of the trees and watched the sailboats, people and finally the sunset. So much to look at, in addition to my beautiful wife. Definitely a romantic atmosphere. We... More

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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

When I asked the waitress if they have menus, after eaiting 15 minutes, she said yes and kept walking. We should have left then. Grossly overpriced but decent food. Nice atmosphere though! More

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KaimanaHotel, Director of Sales at Hau Tree Lanai Restaurant, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Thank you for your recent visit to the Hau Tree Lanai Restaurant, and taking the time to comment your experience on Trip Advisor. We strive to provide our guests with the best possible service, and when you feel that we had failed to meet your expectations, it’s important for us to know. We will review this comment with the staff.... More

Truckee, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Good food, good service, great beach location, friendly staff, a little pricy-but it is on the beach after all. More

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Nashville
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

I had breakfast here last week and thought it was a wonderful restaurant with a beautiful view and good food. The service was great as well. I would recommend having breakfast here and then going for a stroll around Kapiolani Park, which is right across the street. We parked at the metered spots at the park as it was right... More

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