“ My wife and I are staying at the Turtle Bay on our honeymoon and decided to check out Alaia for our first honeymoon dinner. Without looking up reviews beforehand, we were uncertain of what to expect. We quickly knew we were in great hands after being greeted by the staff. Our server Conor brought great pleasantries with him as he introduced himself and walked us through the menu. He was extremely kind and informative, which made the dinner that much easier and enjoyable, especially after coming off of a 12 hour trek from New Jersey. He was just as excited to be a part in making our first honey moon dinner special as we were to be there! The courses were precedented with some soft bread and delicious (albeit slightly salty) butter which paired well with the signature cocktail, “Don’t Touch the Turtles” (an exquisite combination of Elyx Vodka, Lilikoi, Cane Sugar, and Mint presented in a stylish and epic copper turtle “cup”). The other cocktails were also delicious, as when we came back later in the week I tried the “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” which was equally as tasteful. My wife had Prosecco (boring!), we’re not wine connoisseurs but had wine while touring vineyards in Tuscany, so it was good enough for us. Having dined at Alaia twice for dinner (and gratefully having Conor as our server each time) we were able to try various dishes. We started with the Hawaiian Ahi Poke and Kuilima Salanova. As a Poke Newbie there were no real expectations so obviously they were far exceeded after trying. The dish is served with fresh avocado which compliments it incredibly. The Kuilima Salanova had perfect proportions. My one issue with most salads is that they typically end up either too dry or over dressed, luckily that was not an issue here. Finally our main courses roll around and my wife (both times) ordered the Aliʻi Mushroom Tagliatelle with prawns added. Now I don’t care for mushrooms or truffle oil, so my opinion on the dish isn’t worth much. But as an Italian, I know that the Tagliatelle was cooked to (my idea of) perfection. Even more importantly, my wife (who is highly critical of her food) cleaned her plate! As for myself, I’ve ordered the catch of the day, Mahi Mahi, which was perfect for me as I prefer a “not fishy” fish. I’d say it was fine, again I’m not a food critic. For the second time around I had the Bone-in Pork Chop which was cooked well and came off the bone without much of a fight. Maybe it was a teeny tiny bit dry? Good flavor and paired well with a side of rice. As we head into our final course, Conor highly recommended the Mile High Turtle Bay Pie. I can’t find the description online but it was a cheesecake with Caramel, pecans, an Oreo cookie type crust and maybe some other delicious sweet topping. Now I don’t really care for cheesecake at all usually, but this was awesome. Big enough to share between two people. A little secret just between my wife and I (and everyone reading this), we ate this on 3 separate occasions.. yes, do the math.. we had dinner twice but Turtle Bay Pie 3 times? We came back one night just for dessert, sue us! But it was too good to resist. Enough about the food, I’m not a food critic. But I’m a vibe, good times, and one hell of a judge of character. What you never know to expect when dining in a restaurant is the service you’ll get. It simply cannot be stated enough how great Conor is at providing care for his guests. The second time we came no server came to our table for at least 15 minutes... super odd, clearly just some communication issue going on. This was quickly cleared up when our assistant server who was helping with the dishes and beverages came by and asked if we’d been served yet. We were then assigned Conor (I think we were supposed to have a different server before the mixup), and everything ended up great. We’re easy going so no issue, but I could see how someone could get annoyed. All in, good service, good food, good vibes. Conor is top tier and should be acknowledged. Karma or luck but each dinner was superb thanks to him. ”

“ I think this restaurant is spectacular. Not sure why it’s not 5 stars. The plates were amazing. My favorites were the mahi mahi and the mushroom tagliatelle. ”

“ We enjoyed our drinks and food as we watched the waves crash. Then, he walked to the shore and watched the waves go through a hole in the lava rocks. Creating a blow water effect like a wale. It's cool, thank you. We loved the breakfast buffet so much that we came back with our youngest son after he flew in to be with us. Thank you so much for your delicious food. ”

“ We came here to celebrate my partner’s BDay. Didn’t know this restaurant is in Ritz-Carlton. Was amazed by the view of Turtle Bay. Food, service , atmosphere are just like 5 star hotel level. For budget wise travelers, this restaurant is definitely great option without staying in Ritz-Carlton. ”

“ This restaurant has many options from breakfast to lunch and supper. Regarding this breakfast, there is a large carte options during the beginning of the week followed by buffet towards the weekends. They have amazing fresh fruits. The buffet has great desserts and an omelet station. The chef gets busy fast so be sure to get your order in as quickly as you can. The waitresses are super friendly. One of the ladies in the morning mentioned she’s been there for 40 years. ”

“ The food was good. Nothing stood out as great though. Beautiful view and nice place. Quiet enough to have conversation. Drinks are strong ”

“ Was a lovely experience. Was there in the slow season as not a staying at the resort guest and took very good care of us. Food was cooked lovely. Cannot wait to go back. ”

“ Great restaurant, got the Crab Benedict and can say its one of the best eggs Benedict we’ve had. Ordered the egg over hard and indeed it was cooked perfectly. The crab patty was delicious along with the sauce on top. The views here are amazing and staff is very friendly and courteous. ”