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Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort, Koloa, HI

Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

4.5
4.5
2804 Reviews
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Red Salt’s diverse menu by acclaimed Executive Chef and Kauai native Noelani Planas celebrates fresh Hawaiian seafood and produce in a casual, yet sophisticated seaside atmosphere. Modern dinner cuisine includes favorites from both land and sea, decadent desserts, tableside martinis and more, all served in a contemporary setting.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Sushi, Pacific Rim
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Sushi Lounge Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (855) 747-8444
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Noelani Planas
  • Private party facilities
    Executive Chef and Kauai native Noelani Planas’ Red Salt restaurant offers an acclaimed dining experience for those who seek something different. With intimate spaces that can accommodate 2-100 people, Red Salt welcomes you to private dining.
  • Private party contact
    Krista Torres: (808) 742-4201
  • Neighborhood
    Koloa
  • Cross street
    Red Salt is located inside Ko'a Kea Resort.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available for diners.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef Noelani's Dinner Pa’ina - January

    $295.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 1, 2025 - Feb 1, 2025
    Jan 16, 23 | Executive Chef Noelani Planas invites you to an unforgettable 5-course chef’s table dinner on the oceanview lanai, complete with exquisite champagne pairings & live music. Paired wine courses with Daou Vineyards selections. House Ricotta Chesapeake Bay Oyster Duo Kanpachi Sashimi Wagyu NY Strip & Hudson Valley Foie Gras Layered Red Salt Cake Must be 21+. Location may change due to inclement weather. No menu modifications. Filming Notice: Photography & video may be taken at this event for documentary & publicity purposes.
    Chef Noelani's Dinner Pa’ina - January Photo
  • Chef Noelani's Dinner Pa’ina - February

    $295.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 2, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
    Feb 12, 27 | Executive Chef Noelani Planas invites you to an unforgettable 5-course chef’s table dinner on the oceanview lanai, complete with exquisite champagne pairings & live music. Paired wine courses with Foley Family Wines selections. House Ricotta Chesapeake Bay Oyster Duo Kanpachi Sashimi Wagyu NY Strip & Hudson Valley Foie Gras Layered Red Salt Cake Must be 21+. Location may change due to inclement weather. No menu modifications. Filming Notice: Photography & video may be taken at this event for documentary & publicity purposes.
    Chef Noelani's Dinner Pa’ina - February Photo
  • Romance Dining for Two

    Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
    Join us for an intimate dinner curated by Chef Noelani Planas with your special someone. We will be featuring a four course menu for two $185 in addition to our Red Salt menu: First > CHESAPEAKE BAY DUO OYSTERS | passionfruit mignonette, ogo, baika caviar, micro greens | hawaiian chili pepper ponzu, ikura, micro herbs Second > BAKED LOBSTER DYNAMITE | deep sea crab, kona lobster, asparagus, dynamite & unagi sauces, tempura crunchies Third > 12OZ FILET A LA CARTE | kauai coffee & cocoa spiced rub, boursin mashed potatoes, asparagus, maui onion red wine demi Final > MOLTEN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE | vanilla bean ice cream, white chocolate sauce

What 2,804 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kauai

    Best Food

  • Kauai

    Best Service

  • Kauai

    Innovative

  • Kauai

    Healthy

  • Kauai

    Great for fine wines

  • Kauai

    Romantic

  • Kauai

    Good for special occasions

  • Kauai

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Salt at Ko'a Kea Resort offers "incredible dinner flavors beyond belief" with standout dishes like lobster gnocchi and ahi steak. The service is consistently praised, with servers like Jojo providing "exceptional" experiences. While some find it pricey, many agree it's "worth every penny" for a memorable dining experience.

2,804 Reviews
  1. Randy

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The noise level is so high, it is very difficult to have any conversation. The food is terribly overpriced for the quality. The service was OK but I had to get up from my table to find our server to obtain our check. She essentially forgot about us. This is my second and last try at Red Salt.

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  2. cynthia

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent however the service was very slow.

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  3. Thom

    VIP

    Denver

    49 reviews

    3.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a timeshare resort and you get or use points to dine. We came as non guests and the menu was overpriced and the entrees non imaginative. I had the Mahi Mahi and it was full of dark blood meat and was very overcooked and dry. Our Anniversary champagne was not chilled properly and the bar flutes were dull and not sparkling clean. They were not chilled and having less than cold champagne in cheap glasses was very disappointing . There was no tablecloth and the fine dining was combined with the bar and lobby . The waitstaff were very pleasant but obviously less than well trained. I would not return and the experience would be a one and done, and avoid. There are wonderful chefs and excellent restaurants on Kauai, this is not one of them.

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  4. Tim

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate there two times in three nights. Unbelievable food! Service was good not great. Could have used one more server to provide outstanding service. Expensive but food was truly outstanding.

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  5. K Michele

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    So noisy it ruined the dining experience, couldn't even hear the waitress talking to us. Just okay food for the price.

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  6. Sheryl

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff and our meal was wonderful. We were celebrating 2 big birthdays and since I wrote we were doing that in the Open table app, our waiter came right to the table and asked whose birthday we were celebrating. That was really nice. 

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  7. Laura

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered sushi, was very good! We've had dinner there several times and we are always reminded why we go back!

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  8. Marc

    Switzerland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food! Amazing appetizers and meals as well as desserts!!

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  9. christine

    Hawaii

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Exceptional sushi!!!! We had a date night and have been to Red Salt many time but had not been for awhile. We decided to tty the sushi as we had normally ordered entrees and it was so much better than expected. Ashley provided great service. The only downfall is the noise level is quite high.

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  10. Allen

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife says that she had the best mahi mahi ever. Perfectly done. I enjoyed the ahi, a flawless piece. Thanks Noah, our server. We’ve booked our return reservation.

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FAQs

Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort is rated 4.5 stars by 2804 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

2251 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Red Salt is located inside Ko'a Kea Resort.
  • Neighborhood
    Koloa
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Sushi Lounge Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Sushi, Pacific Rim
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available for diners.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Noelani Planas
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (855) 747-8444
  • Private party facilities
    Executive Chef and Kauai native Noelani Planas’ Red Salt restaurant offers an acclaimed dining experience for those who seek something different. With intimate spaces that can accommodate 2-100 people, Red Salt welcomes you to private dining.
  • Private party contact
    Krista Torres: (808) 742-4201
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