Tidepools 1571 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI 96756

"4.5 stars. Service and atmosphere were amazing. Food was good, not amazing, and prices are high as to be expected in Hawaii at a luxury resort. I've dined at Tidepools before and each meal has been memorable for a good reason- this was no exception. The drinks are top notch (try a lava flow) as is the food. My only complaint was in the composition of some of the dishes. I ate the macadamia crusted mahi, which was served with two sauces AND a papaya avocado salsa- it was too much; and the flavor pairings were not the most interesting. I've had better incarnations of that dish, at Tidepools in the past. That said, the meal was still one of the best I had on Kauai - for those choosing a nice meal on the island, the ambiance can't be beat and the good quality is still top 3 in my opinion. Plus, you get to watch the Koi while you eat!"

"Great place with beautiful view and delicious food. We visited in a windy night in Feb, it was a little bit chilly for outdoor sitting. A heater could be helpful. I ordered the Hawaiian catch seafood plate as my entree, it was wonderful, great flavor with large portion , includes lobster tail, salmon, scallop, taro etc. We also brought a cake to celebrate birthday, the servers were very helpful to satisfy all of our needs. Definitely recommend to people live in the hotel or just looking for some fine dining on the island."

"This place is very nice looking. Great atmosphere and views. The food was also pretty good, just not $70 for a steak or fillet of fish good. This place is pricey. We enjoyed our night here though."

"We had an exceptional dining experience here, it’s a beautiful location even at night when you can’t see too much, little loud because of surrounding waterfalls where we were sitting up going toward the hotel. Lovely cocktail and wine list and great array of options. The baby lamb chop appetizer was really good, my partner said it was the best bite of his whole trip in Hawaii so far and I appreciate it a bit of a change from a meat heavy rotation to have a tofu pad Thai."

"We got to celebrate our anniversary at Tidepools and loved every minute. The food was fantastic, but a big Mahalo goes out to our server, Alejandro. He was very attentive, made sure we got some great pictures and we really appreciated the complimentary dessert for our anniversary. Overall a 10/10 experience!"