Lagoon Grill - WAIKOLOA

The location and views are fantastic. However, the fish tacos and poke bowl were very disappointing. I would recommend saving your money and skipping these dishes. Overall, not a great experience.

The drinks are delightful (though not very strong). The service is pleasant and friendly. The atmosphere is relaxed, as it’s located by the pool and lagoon. You can choose to lounge or sit comfortably. From some of the seats, you can even spot the dolphins.

Is this really good enough? I expected outrageous prices at a restaurant in a Hawaiian resort, but paying $20 for five pre-packaged frozen wings is just unacceptable. This place should provide a beautiful dining experience with quality food, and unfortunately, it fell short. The wings were far from the worst part of our meal, though. My wife ordered the fish tacos, which should be a safe choice on the island. However, what the menu didn't disclose was that the fish, which had a strong odor, was curried. As you can see in the picture, it was drenched in a sauce that completely masked any freshness of the tuna. If you're looking for decent food, just head to the grocery store in Queen's Shops and grab some fresh poke from the deli instead. If this is what the resort offers, it should be ashamed of misrepresenting Hawaii, its quality, and the spirit of Aloha.

Small portions for the INSANE prices, but to be honest, the food was not terrible. $10 draft beer. On the one hand you get a look at the trapped dolphins in small cases like appetite.

A surprisingly nice lunch experience! I don't know if it was an off day of just our luck, but we went out about peak lunch time and we're able to get a great seat with a view of the dolphin show going on. It did get slightly more crowded later in the afternoon, we did see many people pick up takeout too. Prices are expensive, especially for a place that mainly does lunch and early dinner. We spent a little over $50 for 2 entrées (after tax and tip). The portion are very large though so at least you are paying for a lot. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and my sister got short rib (pictured). Out server was nice and service was pretty quick.