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Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort, Koloa, HI

Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

4.5
4.5
2885 Reviews
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Fancy
Red Salt’s diverse menu by acclaimed Executive Chef and Kauai native Noelani Planas celebrates fresh Hawaiian seafood and produce in a casual, yet sophisticated seaside atmosphere. Modern dinner cuisine includes favorites from both land and sea, decadent desserts, tableside martinis and more, all served in a contemporary setting.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Sushi, Pacific Rim
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Sushi Lounge Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Noelani Planas
  • Private party facilities
    Executive Chef and Kauai native Noelani Planas’ Red Salt restaurant offers an acclaimed dining experience for those who seek something different. With intimate spaces that can accommodate 2-100 people, Red Salt welcomes you to private dining.
  • Private party contact
    Krista Torres: (808) 742-4201
  • Area
    Koloa
  • Cross Street
    Red Salt is located inside Ko'a Kea Resort.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available for diners.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Trinitas Cellars & Chef Noelani's Dinner Pa’ina

    USD 295.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2025
    April 8 - SOLD OUT April 16, 29 | Executive Chef Noelani Planas invites you to an unforgettable 5-course chef’s table dinner on the oceanview lanai, complete with exquisite champagne pairings & live music. Includes Trinitas Cellars wine pairings. House Ricotta Prosciutto Wrapped Kauai Prawn Hokkaido Scallops Wagyu NY Strip & Hudson Valley Foie Gras Layered Red Salt Cake Must be 21+. Location may change due to inclement weather. No menu modifications. Filming Notice: Photography & video may be taken at this event for documentary & publicity purposes. Refunds not guaranteed.
    Trinitas Cellars & Chef Noelani's Dinner Pa’ina photo
  • Koloa Rum & Chef Noelani's Dinner Pa’ina (May)

    USD 295.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 May 2025 - 31 May 2025
    May 6, 20 | Executive Chef Noelani Planas invites you to an unforgettable 5-course chef’s table dinner on the oceanview lanai, complete with exquisite champagne pairings & live music. Paired beverage coursing with Koloa Rums included. House Ricotta Prosciutto Wrapped Kauai Prawn Hokkaido Scallops Wagyu NY Strip & Hudson Valley Foie Gras Layered Red Salt Cake Must be 21+. Location may change due to inclement weather. No menu modifications. Filming Notice: Photography & video may be taken at this event for documentary & publicity purposes. Refunds not guaranteed.
    Koloa Rum & Chef Noelani's Dinner Pa’ina (May) photo
  • Chef Noelani's Dinner Pa’ina - June 3 & 17

    USD 295.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 June 2025 - 30 June 2025
    June 3, 17 | Executive Chef Noelani Planas invites you to an unforgettable 5-course chef’s table dinner on the oceanview lanai, complete with exquisite champagne pairings & live music. Paired beverage coursing included. House Ricotta Prosciutto Wrapped Kauai Prawn Hokkaido Scallops Wagyu NY Strip & Hudson Valley Foie Gras Layered Red Salt Cake Must be 21+. Location may change due to inclement weather. No menu modifications. Filming Notice: Photography & video may be taken at this event for documentary & publicity purposes. Refunds not guaranteed.
    Chef Noelani's Dinner Pa’ina - June 3 & 17 photo

Private dining

What 2,885 people are saying

Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kauai

    Innovative

  • Kauai

    Good for groups

  • Kauai

    Great for fine wines

  • Kauai

    Romantic

  • Kauai

    Good for special occasions

  • Kauai

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Kauai

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Salt at Ko'a Kea Resort offers a luxurious dining experience with "incredible food" and "wonderful service." Noteworthy dishes include ahi tuna and lobster gnocchi, while the ambiance is praised for its "fantastic" location. Although some mention noise issues, the "attentive staff" and "delicious meals" make it a must-visit for gourmet enthusiasts.
2,885 Reviews
  1. Brandon VIP

    Tahoe1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant in Poipu - great food and drinks. Sushi is amazing - service is top notch. Great place

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  2. Jill

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service! Maui Mahi wasn’t very good, let out server know & she stepped right up to make it right. Another option immediately & manager also came bye Refreshing ti have such great customer care!! Our server JoJo was superb! Very knowledgeable with good & wine, an accomplished Somalia! Impressed! A wonderful evening. 🌴🙌🏼

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  3. Asia VIP

    Hawaii10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great dinner experience for our family! Miranda provided amazing service — we will definitely be back again soon for more.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely try the ahi tuna and the lobster gnocchi! It was amazing!

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  5. SK VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Would give 3.5 stars if I could. For Kauai, where there really is no fine dining, the food is above average. While our server was 5-star, service was super slow. We enjoy a relaxed, leisurely dining experience, so it’s remarkable for us to mention slow service. The acoustics are truly awful. The curved wall of windows on one side of the restaurant cause the sound to bounce throughout, making it nearly impossible to converse comfortably. We heard other diners complain about the noise, so it wasn’t just us. It would be so easy for the restaurant to add baffling or other sound reduction measure. Not sure if we’ll return if such a change isn’t made.

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  6. marie-helene VIP

    San Francisco124 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expensive but very good restaurant. The sushi roll was very good. The burger with lobster $60 but excellent. The ahi steak was very well prepared. Overall we had a great diner with a nice atmosphere.

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  7. Susie

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! So delicious! Everything about red salt is perfection.
    Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded on 18 March 2025
    Aloha Susie, Thank you for taking the time to rate Red Salt with 5 stars! We truly appreciate your kind words, and we hope you were able to enjoy the birthday celebration to the fullest! Mahalo for trusting Red Salt to celebrate such a special day! We hope you continue to return to Red Salt for your next special occasions. Kindly, Krista T.

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    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was spectacular here. The hamachi was amazing. The ahi tuna had hints of wasabi that ever so slightly tickled your tastebuds. It’s a splurge coming here !
    Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded on 18 March 2025
    Aloha, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Hamachi and the ahi tuna, and that the wasabi notes enhanced your experience. While we understand that dining with us can be a splurge, we’re pleased to know it was a rewarding one. We look forward to welcoming you back to Red Salt for another exceptional experience in the future. Mahalo, Krista T.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Incredible food! Would recommend!
    Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded on 18 March 2025
    Aloha, Thank you for taking the time to rate Red Salt with 5 stars! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with both our service and the food. It’s always our goal to provide a memorable dining experience, and we’re so glad we were able to meet that for you. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Kindly, Krista T.

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    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First, let me say the service was very good. Our server, Shanna, was warm, professional, and kind. The ocean view was lovely. As for the food, the sushi was good, the Lobster Gnocchi was quite good. The Mahi Mahi was terrible. There's really no other way to describe it. I was honest about my entree, and they did offer another entree and even dessert, which I declined because I'd lost my appetite. They very graciously comped the unfortunate part of our meal.
    Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded on 18 March 2025
    Aloha, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re pleased to hear that Shanna provided warm, professional service and that you enjoyed the ocean view, sushi, and Lobster Gnocchi. However, we regret that the Mahi Mahi did not meet expectations. We appreciate your honesty and are glad our team had the opportunity to address the situation, even if the overall experience fell short. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will use it to refine our offerings. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a more seamless dining experience in the future. Mahalo, Krista T.

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Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort is rated 4.5 stars by 2885 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

2251 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Red Salt is located inside Ko'a Kea Resort.
  • Area
    Koloa
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Sushi Lounge Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Sushi, Pacific Rim
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available for diners.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Noelani Planas
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Executive Chef and Kauai native Noelani Planas’ Red Salt restaurant offers an acclaimed dining experience for those who seek something different. With intimate spaces that can accommodate 2-100 people, Red Salt welcomes you to private dining.
  • Private party contact
    Krista Torres: (808) 742-4201
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