The Crouching Lion

Name: The Crouching Lion
Telephone: +18088305025
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.5

Kaaawa, HI · $$$

Nestled in the picturesque beauty of Kahana Bay with unforgettable ocean views, The Crouching Lion Restaurant & Bar features modern Hawaiian cuisine and craft cocktails. At The Crouching Lion, our culinary vision is shaped by the rich flavors of America and Asia, blending international and local ingredients with creativity and passion. We offer a menu that is authentic yet transcends traditional labels, reflecting our interpretation of modern Hawaiian cuisine. Ultimately, we think of our culinary creations as simply delicious food with a twist of island imagination.

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What diners say

“Everything we ate here was absolutely amazing. The Crouching Lion feast was a great way to sample the whole menu, but we had to get to go boxes. So much delicious food! Great service, Angela was wonderful. And the live music was such a good vibe. Definitely coming back!”

5.0 · Google — Corinne Jacob-Rath

“Good local grind. Service is often busy so don't hurry. Enjoy the good food and watch the waves and chill. Good bar selection with some interesting local drinks. Coffee drinks come from the coffee place next door which is amazing. The BBQ / grill selections are fantastic as is the carbanara. Would recommend and go again. Mahalo.”

5.0 · Google — Wayne Anderson

“Stopped by the Crouching Lion on the north side of Oahu and had a great experience. The beef brisket tacos were absolutely amazing, and the pork belly was fantastic too. Beyond the food, the place has some really cool vintage cars and motorcycles on display, which was a fun bonus. Big shoutout to Tori at the host stand — she was awesome — and our waitress Alyssa H. on table 34 was fantastic as well. One of the few spots on this side of the island with a real ocean view, plus easy parking and reasonable prices. Definitely worth a stop.”

5.0 · Google — bob zogs

“We enjoyed a wonderful evening at The Crouching Lion, Oahu, Hawaii. Our server Yann was excellent suggesting delicious items from the menu. The atmosphere is beautiful with tiki and other lighting amidst a backdrop of palms overlooking the ocean. The live music was sung by a beautiful girl doing great covers. This is a place to which we will be returning!”

5.0 · Google — Kerry Wickman

“It was our first time trying The Crouching Lion and honestly this place was already on my bucket list for a while. I first saw it while scrolling on Facebook and the view really caught my attention, overlooking the beach and the big Pacific Ocean, looks very relaxing. When we arrived it was just normal, not too packed at first but after a while more and more people started coming in. The place has a nice vibe and the view is really worth it. We ordered sushi, shrimp, lobster, pasta and steak. The portions are huge so we kind of over estimated ourselves. I couldn't even finish my appetizers but good thing because the pasta was very big and honestly good for 2 people already. Everything tasted good and filling. Overall the food and experience was really nice, good serving size and great view. Hehe I think I gained weight a bit, oopsy! Would come back again for sure.”

5.0 · Google — Martin Santiàgo