Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Oceanfront Dining, Sushi, and Poolside Cocktails Steps from the Shore
Savor fresh, locally sourced Hawaiian seafood and produce at Red Salt, open daily for breakfast, dinner, and sushi, with a lounge sushi bar on select nights. By the pool, an open-air, thatched-roof bar pairs 180-degree ocean views with craft cocktails, mai tais, margaritas, poke bowls, furikake fries, watermelon salad, and other light dishes.
Red Salt
An oceanfront Hawaiian seafood restaurant at Ko’a Kea Resort on Po’ipu Beach featuring fresh local seafood, island produce, sushi, and refined regional dishes. Red Salt is perfect for romantic breakfasts and dinners, with a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere steps from the shore.
- Serves: Breakfast & Dinner
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Kala Kai Pool Bar
An open-air tropical cocktail bar at Ko’a Kea Resort on Po’ipu Beach serving craft cocktails beneath a thatched roof with 180-degree ocean views. Kala Kai Pool Bar is perfect for mai tais and margaritas by the pool, with a breezy island feel.
- Serves: Craft Cocktails & Mai Tais
- Hours vary — see concierge
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DINE & DRINKS FAQs
What dining and drinking venues does Ko'a Kea Resort on Po'ipu Beach offer?
Ko’a Kea Resort on Po’ipu Beach features two on-site venues: Red Salt, the resort’s oceanfront signature restaurant, and the Kala Kai Pool Bar, an open-air, thatched-roof bar overlooking the pool deck. Together they cover breakfast, dinner, sushi, and poolside lunch and cocktails, giving guests of Ko’a Kea Resort a full day of dining options without leaving the property.
What kind of cuisine does Red Salt at Ko'a Kea Resort serve?
Red Salt, the signature restaurant at Ko’a Kea Resort on Po’ipu Beach, is an award-winning restaurant celebrating fresh, locally sourced Hawaiian seafood and produce. The menu highlights dishes such as squid ink tonnarelli and blue crab crusted monchong, along with sushi, sashimi, and nigiri served alongside sake and Japanese beers.
What are Red Salt's hours of operation at Ko'a Kea Resort?
Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort on Po’ipu Beach is open seven days a week, serving breakfast from 7:00am to 11:00am and dinner and sushi from 5:00pm to 8:30pm. On select evenings, the lounge also hosts a sushi bar featuring the day’s freshest catch.
Is there a poolside bar at Ko'a Kea Resort on Po'ipu Beach?
Yes, the Kala Kai Pool Bar at Ko’a Kea Resort is an open-air bar with 180-degree ocean views, serving craft cocktails, including mai tais and margaritas, plus light dishes like poke bowls, furikake fries, and the Red Salt lobster burger. Guests can also reserve a two-person poolside daybed with a complimentary mai tai.
Does Ko'a Kea Resort offer private or oceanfront dining experiences?
Ko’a Kea Resort on Po’ipu Beach offers oceanfront private dining and cabana experiences at Red Salt, with customizable menus set just steps from the shore, ideal for romantic evenings, anniversaries, or special celebrations. The resort also hosts a monthly Dinner Pa’ina Series, a multi-course prix-fixe dinner on the oceanfront lanai curated by the Executive Chef, with an optional wine pairing.
What is the dress code at Red Salt at Ko'a Kea Resort?
Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort maintains a casual yet sophisticated resort attire policy, meaning no jacket is required and shorts are permitted, letting guests enjoy an elevated dining experience in comfortable island wear.
Are children and families welcome at the restaurants and bars at Ko'a Kea Resort?
Ko’a Kea Resort on Po’ipu Beach welcomes guests of all ages at Red Salt and the Kala Kai Pool Bar, as the property is not an adults-only resort. Poolside mai tais and alcoholic beverages are reserved for guests 21 and older, but families dining together are accommodated throughout the resort’s dining venues.
Does Ko'a Kea Resort offer room service?
Yes, Ko’a Kea Resort on Po’ipu Beach provides 24-hour room service, allowing guests to enjoy the property’s dining offerings at any hour from the comfort of their room.
Can I make a reservation at Red Salt at Ko'a Kea Resort?
The main dining room at Red Salt accepts reservations, while seating at the lounge and sushi bar is first come, first served and cannot be reserved in advance, so guests hoping for sushi bar seating should plan to arrive early.
What payment methods are accepted at dining venues at Ko'a Kea Resort?
Ko’a Kea Resort on Po’ipu Beach operates as a cashless property, meaning Red Salt and the Kala Kai Pool Bar accept major credit cards, debit cards, contactless payments, or room charge for all dining and drink purchases.