Nestled in the heart of Koke'e State Park, this restaurant was a great place to get a bite and still see Hawaiian landscape. Since its one of a few places for a sit down meal, it can get busy - plan accordingly. As you can see from their menu board, they have very few offerings. But what we had was quite fresh and good. As you can see from my salad pic, it was extremely fresh. The side salad dressing was tasty. The Kalua Plate, see my pic, had surprisingly good pulled pork. It had a fair amount of smoke flavor even though it was light on bark and smoke ring. The sides of potato salad and cole slaw were also good.

We've been to this restaurant on each of our Kauai trips and it's been consistently excellent after our hikes and a must see when visiting Waimea. We hiked the canyon trail this trip a little over 3 1/2 miles of decent elevation gain and loss, and we were hungry to say the least. This lodge reminds me of my hometown in Reno Nevada and is something that you might see at Lake Tahoe. It is woodsy and quaint with large Hawaiian Christmas trees around a beautiful grassy green area at the top of Kokee road / Waimea canyon. I had the line caught panko mahi-mahi fresh special bowl with a glass of crisp and light Pinot Grigio and my husband had their classic burger with an IPA on tap. We sat at the bar and got to talk to the owner and learn about the longtime family owned restaurant that had been resurrected and brought back to life. There was wonderful live music playing on this day which was a treat during the lunch hour. The grounds are beautiful as well. There were a lot of folks that were just enjoying the large grassy area, picnicking. They were busy this day and we were able to sit at the bar without a reservation. Waimea is cooler bring a light rain jacket! We hope to be back again soon!

Had a quick weekend getaway to Kauai over the weekend for the Waimea Town Christmas Parade and wanted to go up to Koke'e to get some fresh mountain air. We drove up to the Kalalau lookout to get some views and then went back down to the Koke'e Lodge for breakfast. When you get to the restaurant you order at the counter and then you seat yourself. I decided to order Pancakes, Portuguese Sausage and Eggs and a Midnight Magic coffee (4 Shots Espresso) Everything was so delicious. The restaurant is so warm and inviting, the vibe is really relaxing that you forget that you're in a restaurant. Everyone that works here is so friendly too. This restaurant is a must if you are visiting Koke'e!

Prettiest place for a meal! The food choices were varied, and served up quickly. I had the Local Veg Curry with white rice, which was delicious and plenty filling. Loved the hibiscus tea. Music provided by Nicholas Castillo and his guitar--very nice selection of mellow tunes.

Beautiful lawn. Great gift shop. Grabbed a coffee and the best coconut cheesecake I have ever had! Can't wait to try it again. Didn't get a picture because we ate it so fast! Very nice staff

The food and service here was great. You walk in and order then seat yourself. I had the kalua plate which was excellent. It came with a salad with a nice dill dressing and Taro salad. I tried the Loco moco and the gravy was amazing. We also had the breakfast special with the Portuguese sausage that was soo good. I also had a cup of the chili which was not too spicy and had a hint of sweetness. My fave and the star of the show was the pancakes with candied macadamia. For some reason pancakes in Hawaii are just on another level!!

What a great find! Such a cute and quant ambiance. Enjoyed a break from the exploration of Waimea Canyon. Was able to enjoy the delicious food and the live music made for such a true Hawaiian experience. Highly recommend the moco loco as well as any of their lemonades. The staff was so kind and welcoming. It's an order at the counter situation and they bring your food to your table. Any drinks ordered are picked up at their drink counter. There was a crowd but still felt there was plenty of space to accommodate everyone. Also, you can buy chicken feed to feed the chickens that roam the area. The kids loved feeding them after lunch and will remember the experience for a lifetime. Must Try!!!

Excellent food! This is my 5 th time on top of this mountain. The first time in 1991,I just couldn't believe it. A rainforest at 4200 feet with all the unpronounceable tree names and toss in a few unlikely majestic conifers. Back then,it was raining so hard I didn't stay long. On subsequent returns I went in the lodge but never ate there, until today. I had read a few Yelp reviews talking about the great food. One limitation is the hours. 10-2. But,I planned for it and so glad . Great food,friendly people,rustic environment. It's a winner and I urge you to plan on being hungry on your visit. You'll be glade you are here. Eclectic menu includes entrees such as Portuguese Soup,Kauai grass fed beef burger and chili, grilled cheese, smoothie,lemonade,full bar and desert. Go!