Brown's Beach House - The Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast

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   Virginia B

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous seafood with the best flavor combinations. Loved the wine and the father/ son combo providing the music
   

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   barbara

   VIP

   Seattle

   9 reviews

   1.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful setting….food was poor very, over cooked fish, short rib was tough and fatty….totally over priced for quality….sad because its such a beautiful setting….😐
   

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   Andrew

   VIP

   Denver

   64 reviews

   5.0

   64 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Very fresh seafood, beautifully prepared. Dining right next to the crashing surf can’t be beat.
   

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   Cathy

   Vancouver

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent dinner option at the Fairmont Orchid for a special meal. Lovely outdoor ambience watching the sunset and listening to music. Great service. Delicious meal.
   

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   Donald

   Hawaii

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always, ALWAYS, a pleasurable experience at Brown’s. Even if it rains. Excellent location and service and food. As with everything at any major resort in Hawaii, expect to pay out the nose, but hey, you’re in paradise.
   

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   Alisha

   Houston

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Solo female traveler seeking mouthwatering meals that offer incredible value! Unfortunately, this one fell a bit short for me. The Complimentary Bread: I have to start here. The bread was some sort of potato creation, but I just couldn’t get into it. The sweet butter with a sprinkle of salt was decent, but sadly, it couldn’t save the bread. 1. COCONUT RED CURRY LOBSTER BISQUE The soup itself was enjoyable—nicely spiced but not overpowering. However, the portion was disappointingly small, it was a cup of soup in a big bowl. (hello, optical illusion). The lobster piece in the soup? A little fishy for my taste, and not in the best way. 2. SEARED JUMBO SCALLOP and CHEDDAR ULU MASHED POTATO Okay, where do I even start with this? "Jumbo scallop" might have been a typo—it was more like a miniature scallop. The mushrooms and asparagus on the plate were lovely, but there was a sneaky green onion pretending to be asparagus. That surprise onion moment? Not cool. The cheddar ulu mashed potatoes… oh boy. They were gummy, oddly sweet, and had hints of honey and nutmeg that felt totally out of place. It was a flavor combination that just didn’t work for me. 3. The Wine The staff were fantastic about letting me sample two wines before I chose a Vermentino from Italy. It was a winner! Valet: Complimentary, which was a nice touch. Finding the Restaurant: This was frustrating. No one directed me where to go, so I had to play detective, asking random guests and staff until I finally found it. Not exactly a warm welcome. Ambiance: Stunning. The restaurant was beautiful, the sunset was breathtaking, and the solo guitarist/singer added a pleasant, low-key vibe. Price: $104, not exactly cheap, especially since I didn’t even like the food. Final Verdict: Three stars. The scenery and ambiance were top-notch, and the grounds of the Fairmont are undeniably gorgeous. Unfortunately, the food just didn’t do it for me.
   

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   Ronald

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We experienced the tasting dinner paired with Duckhorn wine. Everything about the experience was delightful. We met new people who were a pleasure to dine with, the ambiance created by the Duckhorn representatives was wonderful. The meal and wine pairings were magic!
   

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   Drew

   New York City

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Superb food, polite, efficient, and friendly staff. Great location. We were looking for a doe oak meal and we found it here. The live music was a nice addition.
   

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   Tyler

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing atmosphere! The food and music were amazing.
   

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    Miriam

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Absolutely stunning. Amazing food. Would recommend to anyone
    

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