The Royal Lanai — Restaurant in Kauai

Food was good, but honestly the price to portion size ratio in inexcusable. For $45, a 6 piece roll and 5 smaller nigiri is inexcusable, if we had known we would have gone to a local sushi shop (live and learn?), we thought about ordering another roll, but opted to head over to the bar by the pool for some wings and French onion soup (both delicious). The service and staff were all very friendly, though our waitress was not always attentive but it did seem like they had her doing the lion share of the work. The mixed drinks were very well made and stiff, the bartenders deserve a raise, we each had a drink before dinner and then 1 at dinner for her, all very well made and delicious. I will however note that, and in no is this something the staff has any control over, but 10$ for a bottle of Kirin? Really? They have it under the "import" section, and charging a premium to boot, but it is legit brewed now by New Belgium for the US market in AMERICA. Before it was brewed by Anheuser-Busch......for 2 drinks, 1 mixed and 1 bottled DOMESTIC Beer, 6 piece sushi, 5 nigiri, and 2 miso soups, bill was at about 100$. It was our first night and the ambiance of the place and getting to watch the sunset was beautiful and relaxing and overall romantic but the cost to portion sizes again just do not equate...would highly recommend trying one of the local places or food trucks near by and bring...

Gross food and inattentive staff. It's a terrible way to start your vacation. Inedible edamame. The food is sitting on the counter forever with no server to bring it to us. We ended up serving ourselves. It's been such a poor experience that I literally lost my appetite and I'm just sitting here grumpy. They also served us the wrong food that we didn't order. And when I complained to the manager he was confrontational and said I should have mentioned something sooner instead of coming to him in an accusatory manner. 🙄We sat looking at our rolls on the counter for quite some time but our server was nowhere around. They sprinkled salt all over the sushi too when fish is already salty as it is. Literally disgusting. It's really funny that we have much better sushi in Colorado landlocked than they do here in Hawaii. I thought I was going to come here and eat good fish but I guess not. And they serve you with disposable chopsticks like this place is so ghetto I'm sorry. I don't mean to be mean but man this is like the worst sushi ever. I would...

One word, exceptional!

Ate here during my stay at the MVC in Kauai. Last dinner on the island before my flight. Located on the upper floor of the pool area.

During the day, you wouldn’t expect it as a place to eat divine sushi, but by night it comes alive.

Props to Falcon our bartender and Kalen(?) the sushi chef for creating amazing drinks and culinary dishes. The whole team at Royal Lanai Sushi is awesome but Falcon and Kalen went above and beyond.

Drinks: Draft Fire Rock Kona Beer with Tropic of Makers Cocktail

Food: Presentation 10/10 Rolls came on a surf board and placed oh so perfectly. Taste 10/10 very fresh seafood made with love, care and a delicate touch. It was art on a plate and tastes just as divine.

Seafood Curry Caterpillar Roll Seared Salmon Roll (My favorite) Rainbow Poke Crisp (Wife’s favorite) Spicy Tuna Crunch

Pro Tip: need a little spice? Asked for Sliced jalapeños! They were on point!

I would dine here again and say aloha to my friends,...