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Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
The AAA Four Diamond award-winning Brown's Beach House is the place for the quintessential island fine dining experience located just steps from shore. Innovative, Big Island inspired cuisine is drawn from simple, pure flavors from locally grown, sustainable agriculture and seafood. Products using the diverse variety of fresh seafood from our island waters redefining the continuing evolution of Pacific Rim, Hawaii Regional, and most recently Big Island Cuisine. Exceptional nightly Hawaiian entertainment by resident soloists and romantic shoreline sunsets at a hand's distance blend naturally with the outdoor open-air seating for a memorable evening under the stars.
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103 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 103 reviews
5 stars
(60)
4 stars
(28)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(4)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(86)
- romantic(77)
- scenic view(72)
- special occasion(63)
- fit for foodies(57)
- notable wine list(18)
Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast Reviews List
Review 1 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Great location in a nice hotel
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Certainly a great location with nice scenery by the ocean. We were there for Mother's Day brunch. The spread was nice but for the price-tag (>$75 per person and ~$40 for our 3 and 5 year olds) the service and selection is easily matched by typical high-end hotel Sunday brunches (and usually at a fraction of the cost). The table service was poor by any standards (e.g. needing to solicit attention repeatedly for service; waiting to be seated for nearly 30 minutes despite having reservations and there seemingly being several tables available - we eventually were seated at one of them). Having stayed at and eaten at Fairmonts around the world, this dining experience was not to the usual standard. Perhaps the evening service is better?"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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Review 2 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
for special occasions only $$$$$$$
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Beautiful restaurant, food as art, excellent service, can't beat the scenery, ambiance and the sunset over the ocean. But OH MY GOODNESS is this place expensive!!!! Expect to pay close to $200 for dinner for 2, and that's not including a bottle of wine, just a couple of drinks. If you live on the Big Island, be sure to ask about the Kama'aina discount of 10% - which is close to $20 on that kind of tab."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 3 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant is amazing. The service is beyond great and the food is very tasty. My husband and I loved it."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 4 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food with a fantastic view
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We celebrated our 40th anniversary with great style. It was a beautiful outdoor setting with a stunning sunset. Food and service first class."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic !
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food !
Awesome Service, Thank You Brad !
Will be back again for a magnificent time.
Awesome Service, Thank You Brad !
Will be back again for a magnificent time.
Thank you,
Wendy & Richard de Vries"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very pricey and not even all
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very pricey and not even all that tasty."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2003
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Review 7 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best dinning experience we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best dinning experience we had on the big island. Appetizer and salads were a good start. We paired a great French red with our fillet and pork chop entrees. Both entrees were superb, and we nearly licked our plates clean. The dessert list was equally strong, and both deserts we tried were excellent. Service was not perfect, but no complaints from us. The Fairmont and Brown's beach house are a killer combo."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 8 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was disappointing relative
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was disappointing relative to the overall restaurant experience."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 9 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I really wanted to love this
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I really wanted to love this restaurant this year, after not having been there for a few years. It was good, but not great. It wants to be the same ambiance as Canoe House, but not as lovely ambiance. More run-of-the-mill hotel restaurant."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 10 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best dining experiences
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the best dining experiences we have had. Everything about the evening was perfect. Wish we lived closer so we could go there often."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 11 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome food, location, and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Awesome food, location, and service."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 12 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We were looking forward to
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were looking forward to going back to Brown's where we had had many good meals. Waht a disappointment!!! The food was mediocre at best, even ther fresh fish. The prices were outrageous, even by Hawaii standards. BUT, what really made this an unpleasant experience was the service. Our wasiter was unfriendly, took 20 minutes to get our wine and then poured me 1/2 a glass because the bottle was empty. Our food was not hot. We will not go back. The Canoe House is a much better choice."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2005
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Review 13 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Incredible food, service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Incredible food, service, and ambience. Would recommend to anyone on the kona coast for a special occasion."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 14 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hawaiian dream dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went for our anniversary and it was fabulous! We started with champagne, and we chose the fixed price menu option. My wife started with the Kona coffee short ribs, while I had Apple Banana & squash with toasted Mac nuts soup. I really liked the soup, but we both agreed that the short ribs were great. We both had the Crab crusted Kampachi fish for our main course. The fish was cooked perfectly and it was excellent. The desert was a "snicker bar" - styled concoction, with peanuts, chocolate and was very tasty. Our table was at the edge of the outdoor seating area, overlooking the beach, which was lit with spot-lights so we could watch and hear the surf. Fantastic!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 15 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best meals I ever
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of the best meals I ever had... Lamb Chops were amazing and my wife loved the lobster tail and risotto."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 16 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
W-A-Y over priced, but defiently
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"W-A-Y over priced, but defiently a 5+ star restaurant. Very nicly placed facing the beach and Pacific ocean. Four of us, 2 bottles of $45 wine, no starters, one cocktail each; $520 ($80 tip). The $57 entree's should have been more like $45 entree's. Just saying not "real world" pricing."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 17 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everyone at Brown's worked to make our anniversary dinner extra special. The hostess who greeted us made us feel like we were VIPs. Our server was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. He picked out some perfect wines to go with our dinner. I had the tasting menu and my husband had the 3 course dinner. Everything was fresh, delicious and perfectly seasoned. My pork was the juiciest, most flavorful pork dish I have ever had. The lobster was delicate and not salty like most places. The view was gorgeous and the singer made the ambiance perfect! One small note, I think there was a party or luau going on across the beach. You might want to avoid that night if you like quiet. It didn't detract from our evening though! Loved everything"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 18 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great location and friendly
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great location and friendly service, but not much for vegetarians here. Overly expensive for portion size and quality."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 19 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent as always, from
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent as always, from food to service to exquisite sunset view. Look forward to being back next year!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 20 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a delightful evening!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a delightful evening! Even though it drizzled a bit from time to time during our outstanding dinner, it didn't matter. The food was excellent...well prepared and presented; the view was to die for as we were seated at one of maybe 4 PERFECT tables just on the edge of the grass overlooking the bay. We would have enjoyed the evening if we were seated further back I suppose, but the surrounding conversations were non-existent at our table as we enjoyed dinner and the spectacular view."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 21 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Stunning at sunset
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"You really can't ask for anything more for a Hawaiian dinner. The food was very good, the service impeccable and with the ocean at your side you just cannot go wrong. While being a little on the fancier side, Brown's has a very laid back feel and we just enjoyed the entire dinner. I'm hoping to go back someday!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2003
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 22 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Banquet food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was staying at the Fairmont and went to dinner one night at Brown's. I live in Chicago and regularly go to good restaurant in the city, so I have higher expectations which Brown's did not meet. I had the short rib appetizer, kampachi entree and a dessert. The short rib was very good, but the kampachi was like a wedding dinner from a nice hotel- good but not great and definitely not worth the price tag. The dessert was ok as well, but calling something a macadamia snickers makes me think of caramel, chocolate and macadamia, which was not the main flavors of the dish. I would rather go back to Sansei or Norio's than go to Brown's."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 23 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Overall we were disappointed.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall we were disappointed. We had high expectations as this is a diamond restaurant that were not met. The service was disorganized with multiple servers...still not sure who our server was. The food was fine but not amazing. The Caesar salad was presented with bundles of lettuce sitting in a pool of dressing and I was not offered any fresh pepper. The chipotle pork chop was good, the sides were good also but not fantastic. The dessert of a homemade snickers bar was disappointing with barely any chocolate other than a thin chocolate twist as decoration. For two of us with one drink each and the prix fixe + tip, this was a $200 dinner. Having eaten at places where I am happy to pay $200 for a fantastic meal, this was not one of them."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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Review 24 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The surf and turf was excellent!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The surf and turf was excellent! The Keahole lobster was sweet and tender, perfectly cooked."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
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Review 25 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Frank, our server, was the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Frank, our server, was the best!"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 26 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beautiful view - good food,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Beautiful view - good food, great service... It is a bit overpriced for what you get... The only negative experience was the wind that evening and even more annoying was that a family was lettig their children run all over the lawn playing tag in front of the restaurant. It wasn't really condusive to a very romantic dinner overlooking the ocean... Other than that, a great evening!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 27 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have come here 3 times
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have come here 3 times over the last couple of years and have been thoroughly impressed with the experience. When in Hawaii there is nothing like sitting under the palms with the ocean at your feet. We will always make Brown's our first choice for a lovely dining experience!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 28 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed our dinner and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed our dinner and view of the sunset! We also liked the musician who was playing that night (2/15/13) very much. Food was excellent as was the service. We liked our server, Christian who was very friendly and had good recommendations."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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Review 29 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was very windy that night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was very windy that night but that was the only thing that took away from the evening. The food was amazing, the waitress was awesome, and I've never had a nicer view. Really an amazing place."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2006
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 30 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Everything was very slow.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was very slow. To quote the lady in charge "the bar tender is blind sided we are so busy" hence a very long wait for everything!!! This was also the case for the food and the waiter."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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Review 31 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Brown's is not be missed when
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Brown's is not be missed when visiting The Big Island."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 32 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Do not go there on a holiday!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Do not go there on a holiday! The service was very slow because the kitchen was overwhelmed. The waiter apologized but did little to make up for the over 3 hour wait for our entrees."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 33 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We went there for Valentine's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went there for Valentine's Day. It was the best valentine's meal we have had."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 34 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Valentine's Disaster
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"WE have been to Brown's several times and up until this time it was one of our favorite restaurants in Hawaii. We made a Valentines reservation weeks ahead for 5:30pm. We were seated @ 5:40 and were greeted as another couple by a waitress who then said she wasnt our waitress. Our 1st clue. Ordered our 3 course dinners from the special menu at about 6pm from our waiter. Our 1st course was served around 6:15. We never saw our waiter after that until I asked to have him sent to our table @7:20 as we had not yet received our entrees. He apologized and left to check on order. The kitchen brought our main entrees @ 7:30. My fish was good. My wife's chop was tough. Took desserts to go @ 8:05pm and asked for check. Overheard others leave very angry"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic
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Review 35 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Valentine's Day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had an outstanding waitress and excellent food with a beautiful sunset on Valentine's Day evening. Very romantic."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 36 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The service was O.K., the
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was O.K., the waiter made his recommended items which were fair at best. We ,all four, felt the food was not
at the level of the price. We will not come back.
at the level of the price. We will not come back.
Neil Juppenlatz cel 503-970-8585"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 37 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Let's face it. Hawaii is a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Let's face it. Hawaii is a lovely place, but not a place for fooodies. When you are ready to eat a meal where the food would be interesting and fresh and tasty and sophisticated enough to bring you back, even if it did not have this lovely view--this is where you want to do. (And don't forget to pet the sweet gray kittie that wanders around among the tables.)"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 38 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent view, food and service!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were very impressed by the seaside dining and the view, even though we couldn't see the sunset. We started with a glass of white wine and a lemon drop martini, both very good. They served an amuse bouche of shrimp, which was excellent. We shared the coconut shrimp, which was delicious. I had the sustainable seafood trio of Mahi Mahi, Ono and Shutome, and my husband had the lobster tail special, both were excellent. The service was superb and we each had a glass of wine, the pinot grigio and the Patz & Hall Chardonnay. We would definitely return."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 39 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
beautiful evening dining outside
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"beautiful evening dining outside with a spectacular view of the sunset and ocean. the food and service were excellent."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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Review 40 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beautiful outdoor setting
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Beautiful outdoor setting with live music. The sunset over the water is a show all by itself."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 41 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beautiful setting and one
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Beautiful setting and one of the best servers I have ever had - polite, attentive, efficient and friendly."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 42 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovin Hawaii
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"An amazing evening foods was over the top and service was tops!!"
Dined on 02/11/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 43 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything about this restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything about this restaurant was wonderful but the price. Way too expensive, but then I guess most things have to be flown in?
This restaurant is a charmer where you can sit inside or out, listen to wonderful live music played softly while you eat and feel like a king with the fabulous service. I would recommend it to anyone. If you eat at Sunset it is even more spectacular. The food is very delicious but the portions are extremely small and had we not had two baskets of bread, we would still be hungry. But I would eat here again anyway as the presentation was gorgeous."
This restaurant is a charmer where you can sit inside or out, listen to wonderful live music played softly while you eat and feel like a king with the fabulous service. I would recommend it to anyone. If you eat at Sunset it is even more spectacular. The food is very delicious but the portions are extremely small and had we not had two baskets of bread, we would still be hungry. But I would eat here again anyway as the presentation was gorgeous."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 44 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beautiful ocean view, good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Beautiful ocean view, good food"
Dined on 01/10/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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Review 45 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Tasting Menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I recently had the Chef's tasting menu at Brown's and it was outstanding. The mix of flavors made for an extraordinary meal. The sunset was perfect to make the ambiance the best on Hawaii.
The service was very good, but could have been more attentive. The noise from a party down the beach was the only detractor, but most was covered by the serenade of the Hawaiian singer at Brown's."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 46 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Hotel Dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fabulous food and a large menu with interesting hawaiian preparations and healthy choices for all. Don't miss it."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 47 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely way to end our trip.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lovely way to end our trip. Steaks were excellent."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 48 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"5 out of 5! Excellent dinner, service and ambiance! A must do when on the Big Island."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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Review 49 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice outdoor restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice outdoor restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening. There was not one complaint from our group of six."
Dined on 01/13/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 50 for Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance was very pleasant;
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Ambiance was very pleasant; service was excellent; good wine list; menu was varied; something for everyone. Tasting menu was reasonably priced and a nice way to enjoy different I menu items; the fish was nicely done but the dessert Snickers Pie was disappointing."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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