Eating House 1849 - Kauai

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   Matthew

   VIP

   South Dakota

   24 reviews

   2.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We have eaten here many times and this time was definitely off. We (4 guests) got sat 5 minutes early (7:55pm)...ordered beverages (1 diet coke and 1 lemonade)and 1 appetizer and our entrees. Got appetizer fairly quickly and then we waited and waited and waited. The waiter even came by and said...you waiting for another appetizer?? "Nope....just our entrees." The manager came by with the "how is everything this evening" comment. Our response, "just waiting for our food." We think he thought we were already done dining. He said, "I'll check back with you." Food finally came....approximately 65 minutes later from when we arrived. Manager never did stop again at our table. The server said that they only had 2 cooks for a Friday night and that was why it took forever. Not any "hey....here's a dessert for being patient, or a hey here's something off the bill for waiting....only a we are short staffed in kitchen." IF only they had said that up front. We understand that places are short staffed but be up from about it. Food was good. Not their best compared to our other dining experiences there.
   

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   Beth

   Algeria

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Starting off positive. the staff is great best on Kauai. The sun set was epic. Ask for a seat by the back window. The ambiance is perfect. Now the disappointment. I looked on the website before we arrived and got the Honolulu menu, boy was I disappointed. Oh well it's Kauai. We ordered potstickers "good", blue crab fritters. Confused they were hushpuppys cold hushpuppys. Ribeye steak well cooked and seasoned but it was practically a cut of pot roast meat with so much sinue and gristle my husband couldn't cut a piece away from the slab. The center part was good. And I had a Ceasars salad it was delicious. And the pineapple upside-down cake was epic. My conclusion is listen to your waiter he/she will tell you what is good, don't go off script. Merry Christmas
   

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   Nicole

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Service and ambiance was great. Food was not good. Left disappointed For this price point, there are several better options nearby.
   

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   Lisa

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love everything about this restaurant. The food is extraordinary and the service could not have been better. It was the best way to wrap up our vacation in Kauai. I’d highly recommend it.
   

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   Marc

   VIP

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We come every winter. This year was amazing as always. Food is fantastic.
   

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   Kayoko

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Never disappoints. The food is always delicious and can’t wait to go again next year.
   

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   mari

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was delicious and the wait staff attentive. It was a very enjoyable birthday dinner.
   

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   Brian

   Hawaii

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good dining experience. Food was excellent and the view was great from the balcony
   

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   Tina

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So far best dining experience on the island! Butterfish and potstickers were the BEST!
   

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    Donna

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Service was great. Server was very attentive and checked on us frequently. The food was awesome. It was served Hot & the taste was on point. The atmosphere was great. I liked that we weren’t cramped up next to anyone else. Although it did get a little loud at times, it was okay since everyone was enjoying themselves. It was a great birthday celebration for my other half. Thank-you!!
    

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