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Naupaka Terrace Reviews List

Naupaka Terrace

Overlooking the pool, Naupaka Terrace is Ihilani's informal all-day dining restaurant. Enjoy the taste of Hawaiian selections, sampling of contemporary island cuisine uniquely ours, blending fresh local ingredients for lunch and dinner.
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52 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(52 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 52 reviews
5 stars
(24)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Noise Level
1.8 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • great for outdoor dining(25)
  • special occasion(21)
  • great for brunch(16)
  • scenic view(14)
  • romantic(12)
  • good for groups(9)
Naupaka Terrace Reviews List
Review 1 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Best West Side Sunday Brunch

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always a must when in KO' Olina"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love It!

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We love the Naupaka Terrace for "girls' day out", family brunch, and entertaining out-of-town guests. It is always so pleasant and the scenery is beautiful! We get to take our time and "play tourist" and there is no traffic hustle and bustle like Waikiki. The staff is always friendly, so attentive and always smiling. You don't need to "twist any arms" of friends from town to drive all the way out to the Ihilani for a perfectly lovely brunch!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 3 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/16/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"Grace was very pleasant and answering our questions on the food."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Took my wife for mothers day brunch. Very nice. Service was good. It was just a little less formal than I expected.m"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Open Table Had Wrong Pricing

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We recently made a reservation at Naupaka for Mother's Day Brunch through Open Table. The Mother's Day Brunch menu on the Open Table site indicated a price of $39 for adults. When we arrived we found that the price was $59 for adults. Still the food was good and atmosphere was very pleasant. Users of Open Table should call the restaurant directly to confirm pricing."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 6 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Buffett

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was our first time here and it was good and different. We have never had food like this so it was fun to tey something new. The staff is extremely friendly and provide excellent service."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 7 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One aspect that i love about

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"One aspect that i love about Naupaka Terrace and the main reason why i highly recommend it to my guests is the open air feeling. The large size restaurant allows you to feel relaxed and you are able to enjoy a morning coffee without the feeling that you are rushed to leave. The staff are always friendly and it makes the experience so great! Keep up the good work!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 8 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Ate there for Sunday brunch.

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Ate there for Sunday brunch. Food was ok but nothing spectacular. A highlight was the juicer near the juices. It met expectations but no more. Service was a bit slow, although as it was a buffet, not much service was needed."
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2006
Special Features: great for brunch, scenic view
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Review 9 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The service was fabulous,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The service was fabulous, the food outstanding. The children's menu was spot on! And of course, the view was beautiful as well !"
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great seafood dishes. Wouldn't

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great seafood dishes. Wouldn't suggest their steak though."
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2012
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Review 11 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
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Review 12 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We stayed at the JW Marriott

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We stayed at the JW Marriott and wanted to eat on-site. The Naupaka Terrace was perfect! The outdoor dining was absolutely beautiful and the food was excellent!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food and Good service!We

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Good food and Good service!We wanna come again."
Dined on 03/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Go there and enjoy

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Upon arrival, Sarah the hostess greeted me by my name. She whisked me off to a table with an excellent view of the pool and ocean and politely invited me to enjoy myself. Lisa was my server who quickly greeted me and took me on a tour of the menu. She explained the concept and background of the property. Danny threw down at the omelet station, and created exactly what i was craving! Maria and Patricia both stopped by to ensure i had everything i needed. The Ihilani property and all the staff definitely create a memorable experience and show that it is truly the "Heavenly Splendor" you are looking for!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 15 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We usually dine here for special

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We usually dine here for special family birthdays and anniversaries. This time it wasn't as good as they usually are. The prime rib seems as if it was roast beef and the fish was over cooked. A bit disappointed this time aroung. We have tried other prime rib seafood buffets around the island and Naupaka usually sets the standard. Maybe next time?"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 16 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Brunch

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We have had Sunday Brunch at Napauka Terrrace several times. We always enjoy the wide selection of entrees along with waffle station and omelet station. The desserts are wonderful. Service is always great. I highly recommend for a relaxing Sunday brunch."
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2003
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 17 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were pleasantly surprised

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We were pleasantly surprised and welcomed the ambiance for our dinner. It was very relaxing and all courses were served one right after the hour. Thoroughly enjoyed the special drink of the evening. The walk down to the beach was a great after-dinner treat."
Dined on 02/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic, scenic view
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Review 18 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was delicious. The

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was delicious. The setting was beautiful and the service was great."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2013
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Review 19 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Note that there are two seating

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Note that there are two seating areas. The "terrace" for which is is named, and indoor seating. The terrace is very nice. Ask for it if the weather is good. The seating inside is nothing special."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2006
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Review 20 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Loved their food, service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Loved their food, service and environment. Only thing i disliked was having crumbles on one of my kids seat. My boyfriend normally doesn't eat desserts when we dine, but they had some really good blueberry cheesecake which was awesome. Staff was very friendly. We will be dining here again."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Decent for Sunday brunch if

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Decent for Sunday brunch if you're in Ko Olina. Otherwise this is standard hotel fare."
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2005
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Review 22 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious, perfectly cooked

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Delicious, perfectly cooked dishes. The staff were all very nice and added to the ambiance of the day!!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
 2006
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Anniversary

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I took my boyfriend on a date for our anniversary and he was stoked! He loved the food (we had buffet) and he also loved loved loved the dessert! Our waiter brought us a small cake with ice cream and told us happy anniversary and my boyfriends face lit up. I was just so happy to see that he was having a good time because he always takes me out but I never take him out. So this was a first experience and a great one!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 24 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Saturday night Seafood

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The Saturday night Seafood Buffet was awesome! Baked & Raw oysters, shrimp cocktail, clams, snow crab legs, seafood curry, clam chowder, and pan fried mahi mahi with a miso-soy glaze.
There's plenty for the non-seafood enthusiast: prime rib, roast duck, an assortment of salads, teapenade and cheese bar, fried rice, cheese toretelini, steamed veggies and mashed potatoes. Dessert - an assortment of cakes and a fondue bar and lots of fresh fruit.
My favorites were the mahi mahi, crab legs and prime rib. The crab was so fresh and flavorful, the prime rib was so tender and perfectly seasoned, and the only word for the mahi mahi is "unforgettable".
The service is great - friendly and personable! $50 is worth it for a special occasion."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 25 for Naupaka Terrace
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Bad Experience

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Started with restaurant not "seeing" our reservation. Wife had Tofu and could not finish because it was tasteless. I had some fish that was dry and tasteless. Drinks were watered down and very expensive.
Dinner for 4 @ $200.00 was the worst $200.00 dinner I have ever experienced. The dinner wasn't worth 1/2 that amount. Stay away.
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Dined on 02/02/2013
 2006
Special Features: scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Naupaka Terrace
Based on the average of (27) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
1.7 / 3
Moderate