The Veranda
| 5000 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu |
5 priser
8.80/10.00 |
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+1 808-739-8895 |
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nicole m (15.08.2017 05:29)
I saw the mixed reviews but the Kahala is beautiful so I booked Afternoon tea for Mother's day.
Complimentary valet with validation and the Kahala is just stunning. The dolphin pool is too small and mean imo but that's another story...
my mom is mobility disabled and can't stand for long periods and we were able to sit down 30 minutes before our reservation. The tea menu had a few options - 4 sweets OR four mini sandwiches (not both!, no tea $20 a person), 4 sweets AND 4 sandwiches and a pot of tea ($50 a person), the same but with a glass of champagne ($60), or the fancy $80 one with the same and a box of macadamia chocolates to take home.
we got the $50 each classic tea- the kahala signature was red and strong (think Teavanas youthberry), the sunny meadow was nice and uplifting. you pour the tea into the pot, flip the included sand timer and drink when you want, pouring through the strainer over your cup. warning: the tea of course gets stronger the longer you've had it, I'm kinda confused by why you wouldn't use a ball or removeable dipper thing but maybe I'm not fancy enough to drink tea that fast haha. by the end of the meal it was pretty dark. The sandwiches were yummy but so small, the pastries all tasted like they had a stick of butter each (not complaining) it got pretty heavy, and some of the other reviews say the pastries were too sweet... well i came here because of those reviews and yes they are sweet but they are SWEETS! and you have tea to cut the taste, i thought it was fine although i filled up on scones and the buttery thick pastiries and couldn't finish it all.
the seating was nice, the initial waiter was very nice and informative. after we were served though, it took a very long time to flag someone down. i understand they were leaving us to stay as long as we like but i waved and caught a few people's eye and it seemed to be misunderstood. I didn't feel snubbed but it was hard to get the check.
For $50 we could've had dinner elsewhere instead of tiny sandwiches but i think the experience of afternoon tea is what you're paying for. some meals you want to be steak and buffets and exotic gourmet where you sit and talk about the tastes and flavors blah blah but sometimes you want the view, the off the strip location, the valet, and for the main course to be talking with your guest, have a lovely time, lovely atmosphere, lovely china, lovely view, dainty foods, overall a "lovely" special occasion outing with mom
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copy'n'paste Guide to my reviews: 5 = Above and Beyond what's expected/AMAZING, 4 = Perfect - good experience, 3 = Good nothing special nothing bad, 2 = Bad service, 1 = I'm offended
I saw the mixed reviews but the Kahala is beautiful so I booked Afternoon tea for Mother's day.
Complimentary valet with validation and the Kahala is just stunning. The dolphin pool is too small and mean imo but that's another story...
my mom is mobility disabled and can't stand for long periods and we were able to sit down 30 minutes before our reservation. The tea menu had a few options - 4 sweets OR four mini sandwiches (not both!, no tea $20 a person), 4 sweets AND 4 sandwiches and a pot of tea ($50 a person), the same but with a glass of champagne ($60), or the fancy $80 one with the same and a box of macadamia chocolates to take home.
we got the $50 each classic tea- the kahala signature was red and strong (think Teavanas youthberry), the sunny meadow was nice and uplifting. you pour the tea into the pot, flip the included sand timer and drink when you want, pouring through the strainer over your cup. warning: the tea of course gets stronger the longer you've had it, I'm kinda confused by why you wouldn't use a ball or removeable dipper thing but maybe I'm not fancy enough to drink tea that fast haha. by the end of the meal it was pretty dark. The sandwiches were yummy but so small, the pastries all tasted like they had a stick of butter each (not complaining) it got pretty heavy, and some of the other reviews say the pastries were too sweet... well i came here because of those reviews and yes they are sweet but they are SWEETS! and you have tea to cut the taste, i thought it was fine although i filled up on scones and the buttery thick pastiries and couldn't finish it all.
the seating was nice, the initial waiter was very nice and informative. after we were served though, it took a very long time to flag someone down. i understand they were leaving us to stay as long as we like but i waved and caught a few people's eye and it seemed to be misunderstood. I didn't feel snubbed but it was hard to get the check.
For $50 we could've had dinner elsewhere instead of tiny sandwiches but i think the experience of afternoon tea is what you're paying for. some meals you want to be steak and buffets and exotic gourmet where you sit and talk about the tastes and flavors blah blah but sometimes you want the view, the off the strip location, the valet, and for the main course to be talking with your guest, have a lovely time, lovely atmosphere, lovely china, lovely view, dainty foods, overall a "lovely" special occasion outing with mom
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copy'n'paste Guide to my reviews: 5 = Above and Beyond what's expected/AMAZING, 4 = Perfect - good experience, 3 = Good nothing special nothing bad, 2 = Bad service, 1 = I'm offended
Elizabeth Marquart (05.07.2017 05:34)
Nice surprise with afternoon tea. It is a traditional English tea, fiber sandwiches, sweets and a nice selection of teas.
Nice surprise with afternoon tea. It is a traditional English tea, fiber sandwiches, sweets and a nice selection of teas.
Hannah Chambers (12.04.2017 16:39)
Delicious food and beautiful views here. The afternoon tea service was both quaint and delicious. I also loved the live piano player and other musical acts at night!
Delicious food and beautiful views here. The afternoon tea service was both quaint and delicious. I also loved the live piano player and other musical acts at night!
Dena Dooley (10.11.2016 23:30)
This restaurant has afternoon tea and live music at nice. Great outdoor seating.
This restaurant has afternoon tea and live music at nice. Great outdoor seating.
Tom Ratcliff (07.10.2016 02:13)
Their drinks are good, but the food is just okay. Very overpriced for what you get. Good location on the beach though.
Their drinks are good, but the food is just okay. Very overpriced for what you get. Good location on the beach though.
