Pricey but excellent. I can't say anything bad about the meal. Great food, superb view, wonderful service. We went here for our anniversary dinner. We were originally booked at the Bali Hai but left due to the noisy scene. We're glad we wound up here. The concierge set us up with reservations promptly at 6pm with a great view, since it was our anniversary. I'm sure all their food is great, but I can truly recommend everthing we ate: seafood chowder, blue pincher crab-taro dip (enough for two--unique and yummy), grilled filet and prawns, lemongrass-crusted Ahi, and for dessert, the chocolate baby cake. If you are planning on a three-course, as we did, go for their complete three-course meal for $53.95; it'll save you a few dollars overall.

After spending all morning at the Princeville Hotel, our stomachs were growling with hunger. We decided to fill our tummies, and our choice was Café Hanalei, which is located inside the Princeville Hotel. Forewarning: It’s EXPENSIVE! Their breakfast buffets were priced at $24.95 per person. I almost fainted. I was ready to walk away when my husband said, “This could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience”. Naturally, being the cooperative person I am, I happily agreed to his wishes.

Café Hanalei is in a wonderful location and offers beautiful views of Hanalei Bay. You have a choice to sit inside or out on the covered terrace. Since the weather was unpredictable, we requested an inside table. There were tables all throughout the café. You did have nearby neighbors, but it wasn’t too close for comfort, mind you.

Their breakfast buffet choices were extensive. There were two chefs standing by who were waiting to make your breakfast of French toast, fluffy Belgian waffles, pancakes, eggs fixed just the way you like them, bacon, sausage, toast, pastries, cereals, and so much more. Whatever your heart desired, they had.

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After spending $51.98 for breakfast, it kind of left a sour taste in my mouth. Although enjoyable, we would not eat here again. We feel we can get the same type of food and “taste” for a lot less. But if you want to splurge on breakfast and have glorious views, then Café Hanalei is the perfect place.

For more information on this restaurant, please visit Cafe Hanalei & Terrace on the web.

Enclosed photo came from the above-mentioned website.

Located in the most prestigious hotel in all of Kauai, Cafe Hanalei was a wonderful place to eat. The meal was really good, but the view was spectacular. We made dinner reservations for 7:00 pm and the sunset was at 7:30. The view of the sunset was stunning. Our food was very good. The restaurant has a prix-fixe dinner for $51.95 per person. This includes an appetizer, main course, and dessert. That is the best way to go. My wife and I had filet mignon and it melted in your mouth. This is also an excellent way of getting a dessert, which range from $8 to $13 per person. Trust me, the dessert is worth it. When you go, definitely bring a camera. The mountains to the left and the beach to the right make the view unbelievable for a romantic dinner for two.

You MUST splurge and eat dinner here. I would recommend arriving early (around 4:30) to enjoy a cocktail in The Living Room of the Princeville. Dinner reservations were at 5:00, and we were there the entire evening until 9:00. We sat on the terrace around the corner away from the sun, since the sun was HOT and in our eyes. But everybody goes to check out the sunset and takes each other's photos. Oh, and the food!--yes, the food (steaks and seafood) is absolutely wonderful, and the desserts are heavenly. They offered a multi-course special, which I recommend, so that you can taste a lot of their selections. If you're a coffee lover, make sure to have their press pot coffee (which is included with their special).

Great, reasonably-priced food and a beautiful, romantic view. The restaurant located at the Hanalei Bay Resort in Princeville is well worth the trip and the price; the views are unparalleled especially at sunset and the food is excellent -- you won’t leave hungry.

If you go for breakfast, you have to try the Poi pancakes (forget what you heard about Poi -- they are excellent). Breakfasts are very reasonably-priced and the daytime views are as beautiful as the sunsets.

Dining is under a large covered patio and no walls to obstruct the views. Open-air dining at its finest -- can’t wait to go back. The resort itself is gorgeous too, a real eye popper!