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

Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

4.5
4.5
2816 Reviews
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 pm
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Booked 35 times today
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  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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
    (855) 747-8444
  • 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

  • Chef Noelani's Dinner Pa’ina - January

    USD 295.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 Jan 2025 - 1 Feb 2025
    Jan 16, 23 | 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 wine courses with Daou Vineyards selections. House Ricotta Chesapeake Bay Oyster Duo Kanpachi Sashimi 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.
    Chef Noelani's Dinner Pa’ina - January photo
  • Chef Noelani's Dinner Pa’ina - February

    USD 295.00 per person

    Prepaid

    2 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
    Feb 12, 27 | 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 wine courses with Foley Family Wines selections. House Ricotta Chesapeake Bay Oyster Duo Kanpachi Sashimi 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 - February photo
  • Romance Dining for Two

    13 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025
    Join us for an intimate dinner curated by Chef Noelani Planas with your special someone. We will be featuring a four course menu for two $185 in addition to our Red Salt menu: First > CHESAPEAKE BAY DUO OYSTERS | passionfruit mignonette, ogo, baika caviar, micro greens | hawaiian chili pepper ponzu, ikura, micro herbs Second > BAKED LOBSTER DYNAMITE | deep sea crab, kona lobster, asparagus, dynamite & unagi sauces, tempura crunchies Third > 12OZ FILET A LA CARTE | kauai coffee & cocoa spiced rub, boursin mashed potatoes, asparagus, maui onion red wine demi Final > MOLTEN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE | vanilla bean ice cream, white chocolate sauce

What 2,816 people are saying

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

    Best Food

  • Kauai

    Best Service

  • Kauai

    Innovative

  • Kauai

    Healthy

  • Kauai

    Great for fine wines

  • Kauai

    Romantic

  • Kauai

    Good for special occasions

  • Kauai

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Salt at Ko'a Kea Resort offers "incredible dinner flavors beyond belief" with standout dishes like lobster gnocchi and ahi steak. The service is consistently praised, with servers like Jojo providing "exceptional" experiences. While some find it pricey, many agree it's "worth every penny" for a memorable dining experience.
2,816 Reviews
  1. Kanaka

    Dallas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The most terrible food. The cauliflower steak we ordered didn’t even have salt in it. Absolutely atrocious tasting food

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  2. Mary Ann

    VIP

    Manitoba

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and ambiance are always excellent. Expensive but worth it. The scallop appetizer is to die for.
    Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha Mary Ann, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you continue to enjoy the food, service, and ambiance. We agree—the scallop appetizer is a favorite! We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Mahalo, Joanna

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  3. ALAN

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    246 reviews

    2.0

    246 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Experience not as good as in past. Starts with excessive wait which we could deal with if server initially giving us less than a minute initially to give drink and food orders, then when we wanted to look at menu, he vanished for a while. Fish was a bit dry and 'fishy'/not totally fresh tasting, waygu burger tasted very good, was not worth the 60. price (certainly the fish wasn't either). We have dined there numerous times in past- the quality was quite diminished and the prices quited elevated with very diminished value. We hope it recovers before our next island visit.

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  4. Laurel

    Boise

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent. The noise level was ridiculous. We had to shout to have a conversation. Less enjoyable than it should be.
    Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha Laurel, Thank you for your feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed the food, but I’m really sorry to hear the noise level was an issue. I totally understand how frustrating that can be. We’ll definitely keep this in mind and hope to offer a better experience next time you visit. Mahalo, Joanna

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  5. Nathan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite food, expensive drinks. Great selection, great quality.
    Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha Nathan, Thank you for the great feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and drinks. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo, Joanna

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  6. Heather

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Great service, location and food! Highly recommend!
    Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha Heather, Thank you for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your recommendation means a lot, and we can’t wait to welcome you back! Mahalo, Joanna

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  7. Rob

    Denver

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was amazing!! Would recommend to everyone
    Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha Rob, Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back! Mahalo, Joanna

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  8. Randy

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The noise level is so high, it is very difficult to have any conversation. The food is terribly overpriced for the quality. The service was OK but I had to get up from my table to find our server to obtain our check. She essentially forgot about us. This is my second and last try at Red Salt.

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  9. Pam

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Dining at Red Salt is a gourmet treat food wise. However the experience is quite negatively impacted by the extreme noise level in the dining room.
    Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha Pam, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food at Red Salt, but we’re sorry to hear the noise level affected your experience. We completely understand how important a peaceful atmosphere is, and we’ll be looking into ways to improve this for future visits. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back soon! Mahalo, Joanna

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  10. Sara

    VIP

    Tucson

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made this rating based on our dinner, which was outstanding. The kona lobster gnocchi was rich and delicious. The decor, atmosphere, and service were excellent. However, we returned the next morning for breakfast and it was terrible. The lattes were made with an automatic machine and tasted awful. The avocado toast left something to be desired. The fruit plate was mediocre. The loco moco was decent. And the service was horrifiic.
    Red Salt at Ko’a Kea ResortResponded today
    Aloha Sara, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear that you had an outstanding dinner and enjoyed dishes like the Kona Lobster Gnocchi. Your kind words truly mean a lot to our team. That said, we deeply regret that your breakfast experience did not meet the same standard. We apologize for the issues you encountered, from the lattes and dishes to the service. This is not reflective of the quality we strive to deliver, and your comments have been shared with our team to ensure we address these concerns immediately. We truly value your input and would love the opportunity to provide you with a better breakfast experience in the future. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly if there’s anything we can do to make it right. Mahalo, Krista

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Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort is rated 4.5 stars by 2816 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 35 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
    (855) 747-8444
  • 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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