Napua at The Mauna Lani Beach Club

“Our family ate at Napua for dinner. I have to say it was one of the best meals we have eaten. We tried both salads and had the Ono special and the mahi mahi fresh catch, both were prepared so deliciously. We literally licked our plates. The server and wait staff were all super attentive. I would highly recommend this for a high end dinner on the big island. We got our reservation 30 days in advance, plan accordingly. The outdoor seating and setting is beautiful.”

“Napua: A Tale of a Million-Dollar View, a Four-Dollar Soda, and a Twenty-Five Percent Tip... Napua, situated at the Mauna Lani Beach Club, offers a view that is, simply put, incomparable. Dining here feels like you've been seated on the set of a postcard. With an open-air layout, the ocean and beach are your dinner companions, and they are exceptionally well-behaved. The kitchen operates on a similar level of excellence. The chefs are clearly masters of their craft. The fresh catch of the day, a beautifully prepared Mahi Mahi, was seasoned to perfection. The kitchen staff also demonstrated wonderful flexibility, happily transforming a standard pasta dish into a delicious vegetarian meal upon request. The Calamari appetizer was a strong opening act, and the Lumpia Banana dessert provided a perfectly sweet finale. Now, let's talk about the beverages, or more specifically, one beverage. Our dining experience included an interesting subplot: the quest for a Diet Coke. Ordered at the beginning of the meal, this simple soda embarked on its own journey, choosing not to appear alongside the appetizer or even with the main course. Halfway through our entrees, we enlisted the help of the bartender, who successfully captured the elusive beverage for us and even secured a refill later on. Our waitress, Coral, seemed to become aware of the Diet Coke's existence only when it was time for it to be added to the bill. The service from our waitress was minimal. After the main courses were delivered, we were left to our own devices, with no check-in to see how things were. In contrast, the back waiter was efficient and attentive, clearing plates promptly. So, what does one do when faced with world-class food, a sublime view, and service that is noticeably absent? In an unconventional move, a 25% tip was left. The philosophy behind this was not to penalize, but rather to provide a moment for reflection, hoping the generous gesture might encourage more attentive service in the future. **Final Score:** * View: 10/10. Worth the visit alone. * Food: 10/10. The kitchen is performing brilliantly. * Service: 6/10. It appears to be a matter of chance. In summary, Napua is a fantastic choice for its culinary skill and breathtaking location. Just be prepared that your server might be as taken with the view as you are, to the point of distraction. -Mahalo and Aloha! . . . . . In otherwords.... A restaurant, grand Napua, Made diners all shout out "Hoorah!" The view was sublime, A spectacular time, You could not find a lovelier shore. The chef was a culinary ace, Who cooked with incredible grace. The Mahi was grand, The best in the land, Putting smiles on each customer's face. Our waitress, whose name might be Coral, Was not what you'd call "all-in." A Diet Coke, please, To sip with the breeze, But our thirst she was flatly ignorin'. The calamari appeared, And we both softly cheered. But our throats were so dry, We let out a sigh, For the soda had quite disappeared. So I went to the bar with a plea, "Could a Diet Coke be brought out to me?" The bartender served, The drink I deserved, While our waitress was lost out at sea. When the check came, Coral did appear, And remarked on the drink with a peer. "This Coke from the bar," Like a far-distant star, "I must add to your total, my dear." For service that truly was slacking, A good tip you would think she'd be lacking. But to show her some class, We let the strange service pass, And gave twenty-five percent backing. So the view is a ten, it's a star, And the food's a firm nine, near and far. The service, a six, Forgets beverage tricks, So we send our regards to the bar. Mahalo and Aloha!”

“This place is an absolute gem! The location offers breathtaking views, and the food and service were simply incredible. The only downside is that if you’re not staying at the resort and you’re visiting during lunch, you’ll have to park your car a mile away and then walk to the restaurant. But other than that, I highly recommend this place.”

“The pork sandwich was delicious. Had a nice sweet note from the barbecue, with a little tang from the coleslaw. Wished it came with a side of fries. The virgin lava flow was SO good. Right next to the beach”

“Napua: A Tale of a Million-Dollar View, a Four-Dollar Soda, and a Thirty-Two Percent Tip Napua, situated at the Mauna Lani Beach Club, offers a view that is, simply put, incomparable. Dining here feels like you've been seated on the set of a postcard. With an open-air layout, the ocean and beach are your dinner companions, and they are exceptionally well-behaved. The kitchen operates on a similar level of excellence. The chefs are clearly masters of their craft. The fresh catch of the day, a beautifully prepared Mahi Mahi, was seasoned to perfection. The kitchen staff also demonstrated wonderful flexibility, happily transforming a standard pasta dish into a delicious vegetarian meal upon request. The Calamari appetizer was a strong opening act, and the Lumpia Banana dessert provided a perfectly sweet finale. Now, let's talk about the beverages, or more specifically, one beverage. Our dining experience included an interesting subplot: the quest for a Diet Coke. Ordered at the beginning of the meal, this simple soda embarked on its own journey, choosing not to appear alongside the appetizer or even with the main course. Halfway through our entrees, we enlisted the help of the bartender, who successfully captured the elusive beverage for us and even secured a refill later on. Our waitress, Coral, seemed to become aware of the Diet Coke's existence only when it was time for it to be added to the bill. The service from our waitress was minimal. After the main courses were delivered, we were left to our own devices, with no check-in to see how things were. In contrast, the back waiter was efficient and attentive, clearing plates promptly. So, what does one do when faced with world-class food, a sublime view, and service that is noticeably absent? In an unconventional move, a 25% tip was left. The philosophy behind this was not to penalize, but rather to provide a moment for reflection, hoping the generous gesture might encourage more attentive service in the future. Final Score: * View: 10/10. Worth the visit alone. * Food: 9/10. The kitchen is performing brilliantly. * Service: 6/10. It appears to be a matter of chance. In summary, Napua is a fantastic choice for its culinary skill and breathtaking location. Just be prepared that your server might be as taken with the view as you are, to the point of distraction.”