Ilima Terrace

Nice lunch place. The Hawaiian pesto salad was very good. Very good service from Mike. Very limited selection with salads and sandwiches. I would give a 4 if they had more entrée selections.

Reliving my honeymoon on a business trip I went right for the miso and rice for breakfast– and they had the authentic roasted seaweed– slightly sweet with a slight hint of wasabi. Then a wonderful egg white omelet with Portuguese sausage and the fixins. Ingredients looked and tasted as fresh as the island scent after my 15 hour journey from the east coast of the mainland. Fruit was fresh and the service extraordinarily friendly… Like a long lost aunt who urges you to try everything! Lydia was charming and wonderfully sweet. Again, stark contrast to the airline attendants. Would have given it more stars if they had a slightly broader fruit selection– they had guava, honeydew and pineapple… Just expected more from Kauai. Also would have liked to see some Asian pickles– if you’re gonna serve miso for breakfast, there should be a side. And the occasional bird flying through the bread area creeped me out– good thing I am low carb… But not sure anything can be done about the birds in Hawaii when everything is open air. Again, great breakfast, great service, and of course, great view.

I came for the breakfast buffet four times during my 2-​week visit to Kauai. I would give it 5 stars if it weren’t so pricey — $ 34. The omelette station is excellent, and the cook did eggs over easy perfectly for me. Once there was an excellent pulled-​pork-​and-​potato hash. Today, I had the lup cheong fried rice, but the rice was a bit underdone. Portuguese sausage and bacon were good. And I always take some of the smoked salmon. I generally top off the meal with a plate of freshly cut fruit and a bowl of steel-​cut oatmeal. The staff are always personable and polite.

We came here for brunch before our spa treatments one day, then brought our families back the following day after hiking the maha’ulepu heritage trail in the morning (a pretty laid back hike along the coast that takes an hour or so there and back and starts at the beach outside the grand hyatt). We loved this breakfast buffet… it’s somewhat pricey at $ 31, but has something for everyone… from your typical continental fare, fresh fruits, bagels, pastries, to a pretty generous amount of sweet and savory hot foods, an omelet bar, oatmeal bar, fresh yogurt bar, miso soup, bread and cheese selections with smoked salmon… something for everyone. On our first day we were seated at the edge of the little pond, with a good view of the ocean and were able to see some whales… a great way to ring in the new year.

Breathtaking views and beautifully inspired Hawaiian gardens. Dined out on the patio listening to the ocean sound and admiring the gorgeous scenery.
While the wife was enjoying a spa session, I enjoyed a superb three course meal. Started with the side Caesar salad, the Lobster sandwich (delicious), and then closed it out with the PB&J dessert, (a must have) with a cup of espresso. Talk about sanctuary, the meal was worth every penny of the $ 50 tab, and staff was first class. After all that, I still had time to nap being lulled by the ocean and a full tummy!

4 stars for the buffet breakfast. It’s not worth the $ 30, in my opinion. But my husband loved it! Scrambled eggs tasted fake from a box. Red potatoes just ok, bacon was the best part! You’re really paying for the great location and excellent wait staff. Wish I had ordered an omelet. Lunch however was 5 star. I had the mahi sandwich which was amazing!

The food here is ok. Nothing special, but not bad either. My fiancé and I were staying at the Hyatt and noticed that most of the restaurants here serve the same food. This is a convenient place for breakfast. The portions were relatively large so we shared. Lunch is of decent value, since they offer 20% off for Hyatt Gold Passport members. The place is open air, which is nice in Hawaii. It also means it’s filled with birds, but that’s ok. Again, the food is decent but nothing memorable.

Loved the casual breakfast. Lots of options for adults and kids. Great service! Always encouraging you to take food for later. Something for everyone.

I’m not a buffet person whatsoever. In fact I shy away from ever visiting that kind of restaurant. But our vacation package included breakfast. Let me just say, this spot changed my opinion entirely. From the smoked salmon to the humbolt fog blue cheese. To the coconut peanut butter and the dozens of steel cut oatmeal toppings, this was a buffet unlike any other. Try the breakfast sausage – it has bitter orange or mango in it. Super good. Also at the pancake station they offer syrup along with coconut syrup: try it – it’s amazing if you like coconut!
Splurged and even tried the mango coffee cake – another hit with our family. Overall, I am beyond happy that we have breakfast included in our stay now. View is incredible and the service is personable and prompt. And there’s even swans cruising by to occupy your little ones. Great spot!

Was fairly disappointed with this place. For a Hyatt it was subpar. The $ 30+ per person buffet was pretty minimal and the service really poor. The clincher was when I saw one of the staff pick up tongs that had fallen on the floor and put them back of the serving table. I pointed it out to our server and she didn’t seem terribly concerned. She did at least have them replaced while I was standing watching.
Food choices were limited and really just ok.

Amazing breakfast buffet. The pancakes with Mac nuts and chocolate chips are to die for. We probably wouldn’t normally spend this much in breakfast but it was included in our hotel package, and I’m glad it was.

Was staying at the grand Hyatt for my holiday so this restaurant was a logical choice. Had the omelette with mushrooms, spinach, onions, peppers and ham. It is served with hash brown stack and I ordered a side of bacon. All that plus a Cappucino came to $ 40+ dollars. That is pretty steep for breakfast, but the food was good, the service was excellent and the view is amazing. I don’t think you need to go out of your way to eat here if you are not staying here, the menu is standard breakfast fare and nothing that is out of the ordinary that makes you want to venture somewhere.

Lovely setting, attentive service and varied menu boosts the three star food to a four star rating. Choose your own ingredient salads a plus at lunch, balanced by hotel restaurant price point. If you’re pampering yourself at the onsite Anara Spa and want a pleasant lunch, this is your spot.

Good food but expensive and very slow service. The view is great if you get a table on the edge, but just so-​so on the inner tables. If you are fortunate to get a table with a view, it is worth be price of admission. The convenience of eating down the hall from where you stay is a plus as well. The menu is the standard grand hyatt Kauai menu with the bonus of a make your own salad, which I enjoyed.

The first impression of this restaurant (for room service late at night) was not splendid. The girl on the phone tried to tell me that a GF oatmeal wasn’t available until I referenced 3 times to the menu I was looking at. BF ordered a burger. 2 minutes later, I got a call that the oatmeal wasn’t even in stock. I ended up canceling my entire order.
We had breakfast there one morning, bf had the buffet. He really liked it however the oatmeal was «runny». I ordered the gf pancakes and scrambled eggs. The server was nice enough to not make order a separate eggs plate. She offered to let me get eggs from the buffet. I was concerned about contamination (people suck at buffets) so she grabbed some eggs from the back that hadn’t been put out for the people to screw up. The pancakes were ok. I’ve had better GF pancakes but I’m not complaining, gf pancakes, are carb-​y goodness.
We had salads there another day. There were ok but nothing to rave about. We were hungry 2 hours later.
Another day we had lunch. I had the primavera with chicken and he had a pasta dish with short-​ribs. Pretty good.
Overall I think the menu was slightly limiting for gf but that’s normal I guess.

We have had breakfast here everyday, during out stay at the Grand Hyatt. The staff is absolutely wonderful: friendly and attentive. The food is very good. You can choose what you’d like from the buffet, or order off of the menu.
What do they have you ask? Well, here are some of the items that are available for your morning breakfast: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, made-​to-​order omelets, toast, muffins, cereals, granola, oatmeal, fresh fruit, fresh juice, coffee, tea, milk, huevos rancheros, frittatas (flavors vary on a rotating basis), eggs benedict, and so many other delectable items.
Is this worth the price — YES!!! Yes, it’s currently $ 31 per person, but I think it’s so nice, knowing that at least, you have breakfast for each day, taken care of. Lunch, when you are out and about, you have to figure out for yourself.
Interior — clean, open, definitely relaxing. There is a small pond with koi and swans, that you can gaze upon, right outside next to the tables. If you can, ask for a table «outside,» by the pond, and small waterfall.
Thanks Ilima Terrace, for starting each of our days, on a good note, and a full tummy! :)

Stopped in for a late afternoon drink & snack. No lines, almost nobody. Can see why lines at breakfast though.
Great ocean view, pond in front, high prices though. $ 4 for a soda sets the tone. If you’re looking for a special place to eat though and have $$, this is a nice choice.

Summary: picturesque setting right on the pond with an ocean view (if you’re seated away from the staircase), pretty good quality food and a relaxing atmosphere. You’re paying $$$ for the amazing ambiance, but the fresh-​squeezed juice definitely helps.
Some reviewers report that the breakfast buffet is included with their room package here at the Grand Hyatt… lucky them. We took a leisurely morning beach walk from our condo and arrived around 10:30 with the intention of filling up on beautiful views and unlimited fresh-​squeezed juice /​coffee /​food as brunch. No, it’s not cheap, but what kind of gourmet food experience in Hawaii really is?
Included in the breakfast buffet are fresh-​squeezed pineapple, passionfruit and orange juices, hot coffee, a variety of basic breakfast staples (breads, pastries, cereal, etc) and a few specialty items, like omelettes made-​to-​order, breakfast potatoes, and more. But when you factor in the tranquil view on the patio, or if you’re lucky enough to get an ocean view, the $ 30 breakfast buffet is a nice splurge. In our family of five, 3 decided to go with the breakfast buffet, while husband ordered the Local Inspired Eggs Benedict (SUPER fresh mahi mahi) and I went for the Kalua Pork Hash. We were both pleasantly surprised with the freshness of the ingredients, and the portion sizes were decently generous. Our breakfast entrees were ~$ 20 each.
Our server was prompt and friendly. He was sweating, but kind, which suggested to me that he was really putting effort into quick (unusual for Hawaii) service, which we all really appreciated. AND he didn’t say a word, when we non-​buffet eaters helped ourselves to our buffet eating family members’ juices, coffees and pastries. Which we was highly highly appreciated.
MAKE SURE YOU TRY THE CHOCOLATE DOUGHNUT HOLES! They are replaced often, so get them while they’re fresh. I encourage you to try as many pastries as possible, since many of them were quite quite good. I saw some, what looked to be, breakfast regulars keeping it simple with make-​your-​own yogurt parfaits and eggs and toast. They also have the cutest (and tastiest!) teeny tiny jam jars: guava strawberry is DA BEST!
4 stars because… it was the best breakfast on the island that we had, but it’s still nothing stellar compared to the kinds of breakfasts we’ve had vacationing elsewhere.

Aloha Kakahiaka.
Pricey breakfast buffet at ~$ 30, but the view is gorgeous if you’re seated somewhere nice. The sun could be annoying, but we sat in the shadow of one of the columns so breakfast was actually enjoyable. There are birds flying around, which is kinda cool at first, but then it gets annoying when you forget and aren’t paying attention when they swoop down to and attempt to steal food.
Omelet station is great and I LOVE the egg benedict. There’s a variety of juices and fruits that make it unique. But other than that, this is your pretty standard hotel breakfast, with a view. One visit is good enough.
(Also I have no idea where to put a comment for open-​air lounge, so I’ll do it here because I’m guessing you’re gonna visit that too. The menu is the same as Stevenson’s Library). We loved the Kauai Macchiato Tart. The lounge closes at 8:30pm and usually before that, there’s live (local) entertainment that’s lovely.
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There weren’t many breakfast options to choose from on the resort. I liked Ilima Terrace because it had a satisfying breakfast and a beautiful view. The room service menu is straight off the Ilima Terrace menu. Everything is pricey so the breakfast buffet ($ 31 per person) was the best option.
This buffet has a good balance to satisfy any breakfast craving from french toast with coconut syrup to a made to order omelet. My favorites things included the bread pudding, bacon, papaya, pineapple, pastries, and guava juice. The food options ranged from 3 to 4 stars.
Service (4 stars) was very good. There was a good movement of staff to clear the plates quickly. They were nice enough the get me a little packet of li hing miu (plum powder) to sprinkle on my fruit.
If you sit right by the koi pond, then please watch your food. Even when I kindly took a picture for honeymooners, the bird devoured my omelet. There is also a beautiful swan that shows off in the mornings.
If you’re staying at the resort, then this is a great breakfast spot. However, if you just want pastries and coffee, then the Seaview Terrace is a good spot for something lighter with a great view.