Another "Princeville Seafood Buffet" question
 

My husband LOVES seafood and is dying to go to the Friday night buffet.
I don't eat seafood at all. (I know, what a shame :) ).
Are there other things on the buffet besides seafood and/or will I be able to order off of a menu when he goes to the buffet?

Thanks. :D

MANY other offerings on the buffet - there is a meat carving station as well as some hot chicken and pasta dishes, tons of salads, too. Desserts are fabulous! I guarantee you'll BOTH enjoy it!

Hey, margot, I posted last night about the Princeville buffets, and meant to ask....how far in advance should you make reservations?

I have also read that people start lining up early even tho they have reservations. What's a good time? And do you want an indoor or outdoor table if you have the choice?

Not meaning to hijack your thread MaiTaiMary, but you may want to know these things also, right?

MTM, will you be doing a trip report before May 14th?

Hey, and don't forget, when you are staying down in Kapaa...be sure to ask for lots of mints at Kauai Pasta!!:D:)((r))

i2,
You definetly want to sit outside on the terrace for the buffet. They open at 5:30. I made a reservation for 5:30. We got there at 5:00. We were the first ones in line. I REALLY wanted my choice of tables. We got a great table by the little water feature ledge and ate, drank and gazed until the sun set around 8:30ish (July). We're gonna do the Sunday brunch this year!
-Bill

billy, how far in advance did you make reservations?

Because you know what???? We leave in 21 more days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A couple of weeks ago they had a NY strip on the carving station. There's always the desserts too.... Make your reservations for 5:30 PM for a sunset view on the terrace and get there a little early. We had great seats.

i2,
I was wondering when that was coming! I guess right about now you'd say that pre-trip excitment is better than sex?
I made reservations a week before.
-Bill

Now bill, you don't have to get testy with me!!!:)

You knew it would come soon. I can't let a day go by without making sure you are paying attention.:D

Btw, much better..just like the cake! I wish you were going to be there when we were.

And, one more thing...do you valet park or is there free parking in the area?

The reason I ask is cause the last time we gandered at The Princeville, I think we parked ourselves...

I just don't get it. :( I've called twice now and both times I've been told that they don't take reservations for the Friday buffet or the Sunday buffet unless you have 5 people or more. I'm not going to be too happy if I find out they DO and we have to wait. Bummer.

iceeu2~ Nope. I'll be gone May 3 - May 18. Trip report to follow that weekend. :D

i2,
We self parked in a lot just before the hotel to the right along the cliff. I imagine you could valet park also.

I wish I was going to be at the GTG too. :(( >:-) X( :-d
-Bill

you know what MTM, I read a post recently where someone had tried to make reservations (maybe it was yours) and they were told they don't take reservations.

As of last month, they took reservations - we made ours for 5:30 and like others, got in line at 5PM. You'll be assured of a great outside table that way. We made our reservation 6 days before and had no problem at all. You can either valet park or park in the guest lot. Let us know if the reservations policy has changed - seems to me it would only make for mayhem if they didn't accept them anymore...

I went to the buffet on April 8th and made reservations for two the week before. We too self parked in the guest lot although they do have valet parking available but it's only a short walk. The buffet cost $49.50 for adults and $3.50 per year old for 12 and under. Be there a little early to get terrace seating even in the rain (it's covered) the view was beautiful.

WOW!!! $50 for a buffet?? I don't think I could eat that much food.

Where's a good place for a roadside picnic with some BBQ shrimp, BBQ, and a bottle of wine sitting there watching the sunset with the one you love. ((b))

Budman, The Islander on May 27th would be the place you describe!!!!!!!!!

And, as much as you have saved with car rentals and interisland air fare, and such..get up off yourself and treat the lady to a $50 buffet!

The 27th is the only Friday we'll be on Kauai and it's our GTG. We'll have more fun than a $50 buffet.

I'll treat her to Roy's. Do they have a Roy Rogers on Kauai? ((a)) ((b))

Bman, you can take her up there for Sunday brunch or an afternoon tea!!

AuntieM says they have high tea on certain days.

Is this the Cafe Hanalei buffet? No one has mentioned the name.

Yes, this is the Cafe Hanalei buffet.



I called *again* and this time I got a reservation for 5:30pm for the Friday night buffet. But they said for the Sunday brunch, they only accept reservations for 5 or more.

MTM,
Great. Show up around 5 and you should get a great table on the terrace. Have a fantastic trip.
-Bill

I'm getting hungry. What time does the seafood buffet start on Friday and what times does the Sunday Brunch start?

MTM, one of the concierges at The Princeville emailed me a copy of the seafood buffet offerings..you should have no trouble finding something you will enjoy.

katolb90, Friday Seafood Buffet begins at 5:30 pm...Sunday Brunch begins at 10 am..no charge for valet or self parking...

iceeu2~ Is there a way to copy and paste it?? :D I'd love to see it! :D
Pretty pleeze?

CAFE HANALEI - Friday Night
SEAFOOD BUFFET
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Adults ~ $49.95 + tax
Keiki ~ $3.50 + tax per age year (3-12yrs)

Salads: Romaine Lettuce with Caesar Dressing
Choice of 9 Assorted Salads Created Weekly:
Seafood Fritters with Chili sauce Thai Noodles with Shrimp or Chicken
Grilled Salmon and Tomato Lomi Lomi Salad Tako Poke and Ahi Poke
Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella & Tomato Salad Tangy Crab Coleslaw
Bay Scallop or Green Banana-Scallop Ceviche
Chicken Salad Mediterranean Style or Curried Chicken Salad
Island Nicoise with Weekly Fresh Fish Selection
Fresh Seafood Salads with Assorted Dressings,

Cold: Fresh Seafood Display to include Snap & Eat Crab legs and Jonah Crab Claws, Peel & Eat Shrimp and Mussels,
Oysters with Lemon, Cocktail Sauce and Mignonette Du Jour, Imported & Domestic Cheese Display with Assorted Crackers & Breads ,Sliced Seasonal Island Fruit Display with Condiments
Vegetable Crudite with Weekly Dip Selection, Sushi and Sashimi with Condiments

Hot: Fresh Catch of the Day Crab & Lobster Sausage
Baked Escargot with Curry Butter Herb infused blanched Vegetables
Seafood Risotto / Pasta / Potato “Du Jour” Steamed Jasmin Rice Baked Herb Crusted New Zealand Mussels Shrimp in Potato Crust
Asian Hot Pot with Lobster & Fresh Island Fish Chefs Seafood Special
Steamed Clams with Thai Yellow Bean Sauce Seafood Soup Du Jour


Carving: Salmon en Croute, Scallop Mousse accompanied by an Anise Buerre Blanc
Peppered Striploin of Beef

Action Chefs Weekly Special:
Station: Tempura Tiger Eye Sashimi, Fire-Roasted Vegetables with Pesto

Desserts: Selection of Desserts - Rotating menu to include: Vanilla Bread Pudding, Homemade
Cheesecake, Ginger Creme Brulee, Chocolate Decadence, Freshly Baked Cookies
and many more...



(Menu and price subject to change) 03/28/03

Thank you!!!!!! Yum!!! :D

Budman, there's a Roy's in Poipu. Not eaten there myself, too expensive !!

http://www.roysrestaurant.com/docs/index.html

When we were there last october, i was really one of the best buffets i've been to. The regular menu didn't disappoint us, either. however..it is really expensive. Oh and also..don't take it the wrong way, as the place has jaw-dropping views that you might enjoy being outside to experience..but if you do i suggest putting bug spray on..especially on the legs..the mt. makana sunset mosquitos like the feast, too i think. enjoy your trip.

Thanks for the extensive menu. Yummy, delicious. What is the attire? I would like to stop in on my way back from the beaches of Hanalei on my way back to the Marriott.

Attire for Cafe Hanalei's seafood buffet is pretty parallel to the general "hang loose" philosophy in Hawaii! I mostly see people wearing alohawear attire, shorts are perfectly acceptable. (Probably wise to make sure your waistband is elastic, though!) ;)

katolb90, I'm guessing the attire is resort wear. Don't know that for a fact tho. If you are staying at the Marriott in Lihue, they have a sensational seafood buffet on Fridays and Saturdays, and also a really good Sunday brunch. Think it even includes champagne. Two years ago, the Saturday night (prime rib, I think) buffet was $35pp. No view, but great aloha spirit by the wait staff. The food was excellent, as well.

If that is where you are staying, then you will probably get a mahalo card for 10% off.

pspercy, I was think Roy Rogers roast beef/fast food, but I was only kidding. ((a))

Thanks for the link to Roy's. They have a nice prix fixe menu for $33. I just might check it out. ((b))

B'man....I knew you were talking about roast beef, but didn't want to make any more smart remarks!!

You have any amex rewards points that need using up? You can use them for a Roy's gift certificate.

I thought they only had the prix fixe menu on the mainland. I hope they have it in Hawaii. If you miss eating at Roy's on Kauai where there is no view, you can always eat there when you are on Oahu. There are 2 locations and I understand both have really nice views.

Countdown>>>>>drumroll.........16 days!

Oh, maybe I'll save it for Oahu. Thanks.

27 and a wake up. ((r)) ((b))

Hi We ate at the princeville buffet on Friday March 11th. I made the reservation in late january. we made a 5:30 reservation and arrived about 10 minutes late. There were no lines at that time and we had the first table on the outside all by ourselves. It was fantastic. The view was amazing so if you make your reservation way in advance the table is reserved for you. It is not a first come first served basis but the tables are assigned at the time you make your reservation. I wouldn't show up too late though since they may give your table away. Have a great time. I also do not eat seafood and had more than enough to eat. Enjoy

marsh, I have made my reservation 25 days in advance..I was told to be there about 10 mins early in order to try and get terrace seating.

Did you use some bug stuff? Mosquitos love me. Should we perhaps ask to sit inside?

i2,
Don't you dare sit inside!

Slather some of Kal's personality O-) on your legs (see recent insect repellent post) and soak up the views!

-Bill

Bill, I love you...you are just too too cute...if I sit inside, you will never EVER know! Did you see my countdown????

i2,
Countdown? What countdown?
-Bill