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Red Salt vs Orchids

Red Salt and Orchids are both rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Orchids ranks significantly higher than Red Salt. Orchids is ranked #2 in Hawaii with approval from 9 publications such as BlackBook, Gayot and Forbes Travel Guide.

Red Salt
Red Salt
8 / 10
2251 Poipu Rd, Koa Kea Hotel & Resort, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
From $0 /night
Gayot Gayot
15.0
"The minimalist presentation sets the proper stage for food that is satisfying, yet light." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A smart, sophisticated decor and exceptional food paired with professional service make Red Salt a great choice for leisurely fine dining." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.5
""Delicious, inventive renditions" of Hawaiian cuisine in a "cool setting" that's a "nice respite from the traditional island decor."" Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The best hotel restaurant on Kauai may also be one of the smallest and hardest to find, tucked inside the discreetly located Koa Kea Hotel & Resort." Full review
Orchids
Orchids
8 / 10
Halekulani Hotel, 2199 Kalia Rd., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $5 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Perched along the seawall at historic Gray's Beach, Orchids in the luxe Halekulani resort is open all day." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Orchids highlights fresh local produce and seafood with elegant presentations in a fantasy setting with consummate service." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Oʻahu’s most elegant Sunday brunch spread covers all the bases, with a made-to-order omelet station." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.5
"It's "less formal than La Mer upstairs", but "from the minute" you enter this "spectacular" Pacific Rim seafooder in the "famed" Halekulani Hotel you're "treated like an alii (royalty)"." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"One of the island’s best dining experiences, this restaurant puts on display everything that is upscale, refined, and relaxing."
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