The atmosphere is very nice! there is a lot of variety of dishes to choose from, the staff is very friendly and they give you free water, that's a great point! The food is acceptable but not amazing, the average cost of the dishes is between 18/24$.
My parents and I always come here when they visit me. It’s a must do for them before enjoying all the scenic views. They love the Portuguese Bean Soup and corn bread. The last time we were here was in 2018 but we visited again, today, Oct. 19, 2023. They enjoyed their “usual” and I really liked the burger with cheese and bacon. Ono! The gift shop offers a kama'aina discount too. The restaurant fills up fast depending on time of day. You can take to go and eat at the picnic tables near by and enjoy the cool mountain air. Hiking trails galore near by.
This was the best restaurant of our Hawaii trip. The loco moco, cornbread, grilled cheese (with vegan chili), and the Portuguese bean soup were all excellent. All states homemade. Great prices for Hawaii. Well worth the stop after your Waimea canyon hike.
Delicious food and a lovely view. We were surprised to see Redwood trees on our way up. Double check the hours of operation, but definitely worth the visit if you are in the area.
This place is a gem. The healthy food options were delicious, The cocktails taste a great. The staff in the gift shop were awesome. They were super knowledgeable about the island and the area. I picked up a feathered hat band and the staff were excellent!
Delicious food, all homemade and fresh ;staff is really friendly and nice. There is nice live music and the gift shop is adorable with a good selection of gifts. Would recommend to anyone who wants to go up to the lookouts or hike. Beautiful spot
We stopped by the Lodge for lunch after an early morning hike at the Awa'awapuhi trail. It was a very welcome break after a strenuous hike. The service was really friendly and fast. The food was delicious. We had the chili and the Seared Ahi Steak
Such a fun place to stumble upon! The food was delicious, the staff were incredibly friendly and there was even live music. You can buy little bags of chicken feed to go outside and feed the chickens which was fun to watch.
Very cozy cabin in the woods with electricity!, No internet! No TV, hot showers!! What a pleasure! Great trails and the Kokee Lounge nearby if you really need a latte and, God forbid, WiFi 😀 buying wood at the office and following wood stove instructions is highly recommended.
Stopped here to grab some lunch on our way back from Waimea Canyon. Shared a delicious BLT with roasted potatoes. Had a chocolate macadamia cookie for dessert. Superb! Clean place, and decorated super cute. Got there right at 11 AM before the crowds arrived. Perfect!
This is a review of the restaurant only. If you visit Kaua’i, take a half day to travel up the canyon road. Go to the lookout and take in one of the most beautiful spots on the planet. As you’re leaving, stop at the lodge for lunch. The setting is fantastic. You’ll think you’re in the Sierra Mountains. It’s rustic, homey, and friendly. The food is great. We had the chili and cornbread and the grilled cheese. In the winter they have a fire going (yeah, you’re on a tropical island!). It’s a perfect respite from beach activities.
Live music that gave the place a great atmosphere. Very nice employees. The “local vegetable hash” on the menu and coconut lemongrass cookies exceeded my initial expectations.
We rented a car and drove the island the whole week and one day while driving we kept getting further and further from town and ran into this place. It’s been a milestone of our trip to the island ever since. Writing this review 7 years after going. Very special find
We had lunch at the lodge restaurant. It is a nice place to stop for lunch while going up the Waimea canyon road. (Also the only place to stop...) The food ranged from ok to great. I personally liked the soup and chili.
Kid friendly. Surcharge for using credit cards.
My wife and I were a little bit hungry and it was still quite a while until we planned to get some more street Tacos for supper down in Waimea. This place, like everywhere else in Kauai, seemed to be very pricey. However, the Hostess sensed our reluctance to buy 2 full meals and when we asked if we could split a meal between us she told us "Sure, absolutely!!!" So we decided to get the Kalua Loco Moco with pulled Kalua pork instead of the traditional hamburger. WOW, did we ever make a great choice!!! That meal was the Bomb, and since the cook divided it between 2 plates for us, I could have actually gotten mine sunny side up (instead of scrambled) after all. It may have been a bit on the expensive side, but if I HAD tried to eat one all by myself I doubt if I could've even finished it without spoiling my upcoming taco supper.
Great place, great food. Aioli on the sourdough BLT made that sandwich and the pulled pork was silly good.
Pricey but big portions, and nothing else nearby either.
Worth it
The food was very good and the location at the confluence of two very fun and exciting state parks was wonderful. The service, however, could use some work. All in all we waited nearly an hour for our food while there. When we inquired about it, we were brushed off and told that we would get it and were on the line. We watched as many people who ordered after us got their food in the meantime.
Super delicious restaurant especially after hiking. Vegetarian options and good drinks too.
The restaurant is amazing. Great stop to get food and drinks. Great service and even better food.
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