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The Gazebo Restaurant

  • Address: Napili Shores Resort, 5315 Lower Honoapiilani Hwy., Napili, HI, 96761 | Map It
  • Phone: 808/669-5621
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5

Fodor's Review:

Even locals will stand in line up to half an hour to have diner fare at a table overlooking the beach at this slightly hard-to-find restaurant, an open-air gazebo (albeit an old and funky one) overlooking magnificent Napili Bay. Sunsets are phenomenal, and turtle and spinner dolphin sightings are common. The food is standard diner fare, but it's thoughtfully prepared. Breakfast choices include pancakes with macadamia-nuts, pineapple, and bananas; and the Kahuna omelet with Portuguese sausage, mushrooms, onions, bacon, avocado, and pepper-jack cheese. At lunch, there are satisfying bacon and avocado burgers and Southwestern salads. The friendly resort staff puts out coffee for those waiting in line.

  • Credit Cards: No credit cards
  • Closed: No dinner

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by historygirl from California/Australia on 6/17/08
With the gorgeous views and whales to be seen while standing in line during whale season, it is worth the wait. The macadamia pancakes are so light and fluffy and the fried rice is very good. It would be worth getting half orders if you are with only 2 people as the portions are huge. The prices are cheap for Maui...Yeah I guess if you're from Oklahoma it's expensive but if you're from big cities, this is really cheap. Hotel buffets are over $40 p/p.

Member Rating: 4.8
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed by one1badpirate from colorado on 11/28/07
We stayed right next to the gazabo and the first few days could not figure out what the line was for..then we woke up early for coffee and decided to get in line first and see what was going on.. It was awsome and i saw two whale's in November standing in line. Great bunch of hard working girls serving you with big smiles.

Member Rating: 4.6
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 3.0

Reviewed by kbob88 from San Francisco on 2/22/07
30 minute wait? Try more like 45 to 90 minutes. The line snakes around the hotel's pool sometimes. But the macadamia nut pancakes are worth it. They put this awesome buttery whipped cream stuff on top. Mmmm. Plus the view while waiting is great. Last time we were there we saw humpback whales breaching, spinner dolphins jumping, and a rainbow over the straits towards Moloka'i. All that makes the line go faster. The atmosphere and views in the restaurant are great too. Service prompt, friendly, and low-key dinerlike.
Note: They now take credit cards (Visa and MasterCard only)!

Member Rating: 4.4
Ratings details: Food: 4.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 4.0
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