Comfortable yet elegant hideaway -- signature Jean-Georges sophistication realized far from home.
Sweeping views of Hanalei Bay and Bali Hai surround Kauai Grill, the latest in creative dining experiences from Michelin awarded Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Kauai Grill combines a curated selection of Jean-Georges’ greatest appetizers, side dishes and accompaniments from his portfolio of domestic and international restaurants around the world with the highest quality of meats and freshest local fish available. Simply grilled preparations accompanied by bold condiments anchor the Kauai Grill experience at The St. Regis Resort Princeville.
All under the brilliant execution of Chef Maxime Michaud.
"We came here for our anniversary dinner and were very well looked after by all the staff. Even though the restaurant was empty (as we arrived very early), we decided not to sit by the window because of the heat/glare from the sunset; the wonderful picture window could definitely use an awning or shades to alleviate some of this! Our food was variable; the grilled octopus, seared scallops were good but nothing special; however the poached shrimp salad and the wagyu beef were outstanding. Service was excellent throughout."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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"Really enjoyed the tasting menu. My cocktail was excellent as well. Would have loved a seat by the window, but still was able to experience the sunset from an inner table. With the condo-like accommodations we stayed at, we actually ended up making a lot of our own meals, so this is what I would suggest as a fancy evening out, perhaps a bit of a splurge. The grounds of the St Regis are beautiful."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
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"The food was good, but a little pricey (What isn't in Hawaii?). Friendly service and a good wine list. I recommend going before sunset as it's hard to see any views after dark."
Dined on 11/27/2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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"Spectacular view of ocean with kayak racers and surfers. Food was delicious and service was great. Sunset was spectacular. Servers were friendly, professional and at your service."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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"Kauai Grill is a lovely place with a fantastic ocean view. I requested a table by the window. Understandably, we didn't get it because the tables were already occupied, but an acknowledgment of our request would have been nice. The roasted carrot appetizer was delicious! The Mahi Mahi appetizer, however, came with a sauce that, while very good, was barely lukewarm. When I requested to have the sauce heated to a higher temperature the staff was very accommodating and fulfilled my request."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: scenic view
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"Wonderful choice for my birthday dinner. Food and service were outstanding. The noise level, however, was almost unbearable. There were two loud large groups which really made a lot of noise. We were not sitting close to them but we almost couldn't carry on a conversation. Other than that, it was a lovely evening."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We are visiting Princeville and made reservations at the Kauai Grill for a special occasion dinner. The food was (mostly) excellent. Highly recommend the salmon sashimi, the Hamachi sashimi, and the poached egg appetizer. The signature mahi mahi dish was also very good. Dessert was meh.
Had to request a change in table as the first one was LOUD. We're fine with a lively restaurant but it was ridiculous. Decor was almost all hard surfaces, so one or two loud tables made the whole restaurant unpleasant. Staff did an okay job with service - said "happy anniversary" a bunch of times (good), but there were no special touches, comps, etc. (which a nice restaurant will usually do).
Given low value for money I would not eat here again."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2003
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"We were visiting Kauai on a bucket list and the food, ambiance and VIEW at The Kauai Grill surpased our expectations. Memorable evening to add to a memorable week in Kauai."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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"We were very much anticipating dining at the Kauai Grill and were definitely not disappointed. The food was superb ((the wagyu filet was one of the best cuts of beef I've had in awhile.) and Sequoia and his colleagues took very good care of us. Another diner came over and remarked that we had the best seat in the house because we were right in front of the windows facing the ocean and mountains and saw the most incredible sunset we'd ever seen! It was an excellent way to close out our vacation."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"The ambiance is fabulous and we had a rock star table complete with a view of the sunset. Our meals were fabulous, featuring lots of local touches as well some great Pacific Rim flavors. I had the best Old Fashioned I've ever sipped and each of my daughters got specialty sodas to make their beverages special. The staff, generally, was very attentive and most helpful with the menu. My ONLY complaint about the entire experience is that I ordered my tenderloin medium to medium well -- it arrived rare. I ate the edges, hoping the waiter might return. By the time the bus boy came to pick up our plates -- as both of my daughters were through -- it was really too late to send back the tenderloin. That's really quite disappointing."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Great experience. Wonderful tasting menu. Also reasonable corkage fee allowed us to enjoy a sentimental bottle of wine. Would definitely recommend and go back."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"The food simply doesn't live up to the promise of the menu. And at $100 per person for food and drink I'd expect a much more elegant and polished experience. Beautiful view, though."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2001
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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"For a five star resort this was not what I expected. Food and service was great. The dinning room was cold, to the point that wait staff offered shawls for the ladies. The place mats were paper with red check napkins that made you feel a bit like you were in a high end diner."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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"Compared the rest of our experience at the St. Regis Princeville the Kauai Grill was disappointing. We felt extremely rushed and our server seemed inexperienced and awkward. The quality of the food was very good but the service didn't meet the standard set by the rest of the St. Regis."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2013
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"Considering this resturant is in the St Regis, the most luxurious hotel on the island, my expectations were quite high. The resturant was very good but did not meet those expectatons, except for the view. The view is simply spectacular. Period. The food was good but not great for this resturant in a 5 star Starwood hotel. By contrast, we had dinner at the Westin Resort Villas (another Starwood hotel) about 2 miles away and I would rate that food as EXCELLENT. Service was good but again not great. Our server was a bit unrefined for this resturant and had some difficulty explaining how a dish was prepared. In summary, go for the view, the food is secondary."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list, scenic view
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"Don't waste your money. A local told us to go to the Dolphin, should have listened to her. Fish over cooked, jalapeño mushroom dish like something you might get at Applebee's, waiter had zero personality. The St. Regis should be much better."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
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"We were there when it was dark outside so we could not take advantage of what was probably a fantastic view. We were left with only the inside of the restaurant to look at. It is a little dated. Not what I would expect from a restaurant that is this highly rated for food, and this expensive."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view
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"We requested a table by the window and got it!! We were seated in a private dining area which was spacious, quiet, and had a fabulous view. We realized just as dinner was being served that we forgot to order wine......we asked our server to get us a bottle and he was back with it before we had time to take the first bite!!! The food was fabulous and as described. Nice variety of food items to chose from which is sometimes hard to find in Fish centric HI. Our family said it was the best meal they had eaten in a restaurant in a very long time!!!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"We celebrated our 40th anniversary at the Kauai Grill and it was just spectacular. We had a fabulous sunset view, our waiter was superb and the food was absolutely incredible. There were so many different tastes to savor and enjoy, something for both of us. We started with appetizers and finished with dessert and one course was better than the next. We were also happy that it wasn't a huge overwhelming amount of food. We both felt really good when we left. I would highly recommend the Kauai Grill to anyone who really wants a very special sensory treat."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"Had a great tasting menu with well paired wines. Service was freindly, but not well timed - plates picked up before last guest finished, bill arrived before being offered coffee or an after diner drink. Service needs to tighter for the class level of the restaurant. Notwithstamding this, a nice evening with well prepared dishes."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"Good food, ok service, not so good value for money. I'd go to Dolphin restaurant before returning to St. Regis. Very expensive and execution was 6/10."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"The waygu beef entrees were excellent. The Kauai shrimp appetizer was four tasty, but teeny tiny shrimp. The asparagus side was ridiculously small. Table service was disappointingly slow and inconsistent considering this is such a high end elegant restaurant. We had to ask for the bread/butter. We waited so long for the server to take our dessert order, we changed our mind. Lovely ambiance w/loud noise levels. The noise level made conversation difficult. Disappointing."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2003
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"Keeping in mind that it was Valentine's day and we expected that it would be more expensive than a regular day, we were quite shocked at the price of the meal. I should have gone on line and looked at the menu but because we had been to dinner at the hotel when it was Princeville hotel on Valentine's day, i didn't expect the price. Don't get me wrong...the service was great, the restaurant wonderful, the food was very good (altho a small amount). I would expected it to be around $70 per person max.
Because we were married in Kauai on Valentines day in 2008, we like to spend our anniversary there every few years, but we definitely won't be eating at the Kauai grill in the future."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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"We went for our 30th wedding anniversary and were seated in a booth facing the ocean where whales were putting on a beautiful show. The service was amazing and the food fantastic. We splurged on the tasting menu and wine pairing, hey you only celebrate 30 years one time! The food and service were fantastic!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"kauai grill has some of the best food on the island. its a foodies heaven. the price fix menus is usually outstanding. The excellent wine pairings just take the culinary experience to the next level. service is always very good. unless you are a high roller ... like JLo..... its a special occasion spurge. but its definitely worth the splurge."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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"Very good food though very expensive and not as good as other Jean-Georges restaurants. Kauai Grill is really about the view more than anything else so unless you are staying in the St. Regis, it may not be worth the trip if you are going after sunset. One disasspointing part was that my wife is a vegetarian so we went there for the vegetarian menu but as it turned out the actual vegetarian menu is much more limited that what's on the website, which is a bit of a misrepresentation. I ordered the Hamachi Sashimi and Local mahi mahi, which were not great but not outstanding relative to other places in Kauai and Maui."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Truly delightful. You are made to feel welcome right away. Service was perfect. Our fish was cooked to perfection. Not to be missed are the Brussel sprouts. One of our all time best dining experiences."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"Outstanding restaurant with a can't beat view of Hanalei Bay and Bali Hai and possibility (weather permitting) of a gorgeous sunset over the Na Pali cliffs. Outstanding in every way but not affordable for most; especially the wine. Ouch!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"My wife and I enjoyed numerous meals on the island over a 3 week period, Kauai Grill was rumored to be an enjoyable fine dining experience in a relaxed environment. Though we had booked our reservation in advance, we were the only couple seated away from the windows overlooking the water. I inquired about making a substitution to my desired meal and was told without hesitation that the chef had a special interpretation regarding the presentation but that I could leave off the side and for an additional charge, add the other item. We agreed though my wife and I thought that the high prices didn't warrant any additional charges. The lobster I ordered was rather bland and my wife's meal was similarly uninspired. Very disappointed."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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"We did the tasting menu. The flavors were layered and great albeit the short rib was a little overdone. Service was VERY personal and not overbearing although it seemed just a touch disorganized at times compared to other 5star restaurants. Overall a great dining experience that I would go back to."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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