Reviews Volcano Grill And Bar

The mushroom risotto was very light tasting. Not as heavy and rich as I’m used to. I enjoyed it very much. The watermelon salad might have won the table for the night. Knowledgeable about gluten—which was great.

Really beautiful place with great service. The food was amazing and we really enjoyed our time. We arrived a little early (before they open), so had a chance to walk the property. Note that there's only valet parking, but they do validate. Also, the restaurant doesn't do cash. I'd recommend a table at the open kitchen if you're into that sort of thing. Update: came back exactly a year later, and everything remains true. This is probably the best fine dining experience on the island.

I did the chef table and it was a great experience. I went to breakfast and lunch. Highly recommend Update 12/21/22: still great! Their strawberry cake is delicious! Everything was great. The view is amazing.

Our meal was incredible. You can definitely taste how fresh everything was! Every interaction with the staff, from host to server, was very pleasant and you could definitely feel the staff really care about providing a great experience. I highly recommend the octopus salad and fresh catch of the day.

After eating at the pool bars, we did not know what to expect at Kahana Kitchen. We were pleasantly surprised to have a very good experience. We started by splitting the Walpoll mixed greens salad, which was very fresh and tasty. My wife, who normally dislikes salads, loved the salad; especially the pears and red wine mascarpone dressing. I also had the Ahi Tataki, it tasted as good as it looked. The fresh tomatoes and burrata are now my favorite accompaniment to Ahi. My wife had the mushroom risotto, which she loved despite not especially liking mushrooms. We like that the restaurant features local farms as ingredient suppliers and plates that are shareable. The service was very good, attentive but not intrusive.

Located at the Andaz Maui, Ka’ana kitchen serves modern cuisine with an emphases on local ingredients and strong Hawaiian influences. The restaurant has beautiful views west facing into the ocean; make sure to book a table before sunset. The Ahi Tataki was delicious. The tuna was very neutral by itself – mainly as an addition of texture. The lilikoi gelatin was quite the contrast but a welcome change. The grilled octopus was super soft and tender – very well prepared. The local goat cheese was remarkably fresh. The risotto was fantastic; I’d eat it all day. The asparagus added small bits of crunch, along with a feint earthy flavor to the dish. The onion jam was sweet and broke up the creaminess of the Risotto. The buttermilk fried chicken was alright; it was pretty tender but the breading could use some work to be more crisp. The grilled pineapple was a great add. However, I wasn’t a huge fan of the Napa cabbage slaw, which felt a little too mild in flavor. The chocolate cake was decent. I enjoyed the lilikoi pairing.

Had an amazing dinner here with my husband for the last day of our honeymoon. We had reservations for right before the sunset on the terrace, and the views were incredible! Our server was okay, and I was a little disappointed, but the food more than made up for it. We shared the ahi tataki, clams, rib eye, catch of the day, and coconut sundae. The ahi and rib eye stood out the most for both of us, and the cocktails were also delicious!

Stunning sunset dinner overlooking picturesque hotel grounds that flow into the ocean. No better way to spend our last night in Maui. The clams appetizer was a favorite while the watermelon with Feta and candied walnuts was interesting and the cheese taste with the watermelon taste pushed the boundaries of our palette. Mains were the fried chicken, Uku Snapper, and Mushroom Risotto with a 62 degree egg. Everything was amazing, but the risotto was elevated! Highest recommendation for this dish as a main or as an accompaniment.

Taste Rating: 10/10 Overall Rating: 10/10 Verdict: A must visit in Maui - my favorite culinary experience on the island. Overall Breakdown: * Flavor: 5/5 * Uniqueness: 6/5 * Value: 4/5 * Ambience: 5/5 * Service: 5/5 Summary: Ka’ana Kitchen is my absolute favorite culinary experience in Maui. When I visit the island having a reservation is a priority. The restaurant hits every high note regarding food quality, view/ambience, and service. While the meal is not cheap by any means, it’s definitely worth what you pay for. The Ahi Tataki was absolutely fantastic - tender, smoked Ahi with lilikoi agar, smoked burrata, and tomato duo. The Octopus Salad was like a Caesar salad variant - perfectly cooked grilled octopus tossed with lemon oil greens, garlic crouton (incredible texture and flavor), and chèvre. Scallops were perfectly sourced and cooked - sweet and supple - and were paired with beets. An interesting but successful flavor combination. The entrees were fantastic, though I would say the appetizers were the highlight of my meal. I highly recommend the buttermilk fried chicken - definitely not your average deep fried bird. Despite being extremely full, we managed to order the chocolate rum cake which was absolutely divine. Extremely moist and rich - paired beautifully with the salty macadamia crumble. In our last visit for my sister’s graduation, the hostess kindly gave us a beautiful full ocean view. Our server was fantastic, offering great drink and food recommendations (though we ended up ordered over half the menu). I look forward to returning next year for another delightful review!