Best Brunch Restaurants in Kawaihae

The Christmas Day buffet provided a multitude of delicious and well-prepared food options - something (or rather many things) for everyone. However, I was quite surprised to find out that the cost per person (13 and older) was $150 — not the $50 / person stated when I made the OpenTable reservation. For a party of 6, with at least half of us having low-moderate appetites, the value for the money was quite low for us. Also, when asked about peanuts (due to an allergy), the hot food station / cook staff were not sure about the type of oil used for the fried foods. (While we’re used to going to restaurants that cannot guarantee that their food has not been made without the possibility of peanut traces, the use of peanut oil obviously poses much more of a significant risk.) Regardless, the server was very courteous and hospitable (even though our party were not staying at the Fairmont). And, in true Fairmont style, the ambiance was lovely and beautiful.

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve buffet at the resort. Great service-accommodating to our picky kids-awesome waitress!!! Perfect way to spend the evening outside under the stars with an awesome duo for entertainment.

We booked a last minute reservation after our first choice fell through. We really enjoyed the food and the view! The family ordered grilled halloumi and watermelon for apps. Salads I recommend the burrata and papaya. For entrees I recommend kebabs, caccio e Pepe, branzino. The side of mushrooms went really well with the noodles.

Great people, great food, and great ambience. Family friendly with a fine dining touch -(tough to pull off). Some hiccups, but the staff was all about making it perfect. We would not hesitate to recommend and come back.

A large brunch buffet with many options. Recommend an early reservation as certain were not replenished shortly after arriving for 1:45 reservation.