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Hau Tree Lanai

Item: Hau Tree Lanai
Author: Jade Eckardt

Cuisine: American, Hawaiian, Seafood

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

Dining beneath a graceful, arching hau tree by the water � could there be any more gracious setting? This outdoor venue delights diners with its idyllic ambiance and then confirms the pleasure with delicious cuisine. Dinner, especially at sunset, is sublime, and fresh fish is de rigueur. Grilled, steamed, or blackened, its delicate flavor matches the setting; you'll also find shrimp and crab cakes to sample. Other enticing options include an amazing rack of lamb and wonderful vegetarian dishes. This is an ideal place for a romantic dinner for two, but also works as a place for a family dinner.

Address:

2863 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815-4016
808-921-7066

Hours:

Daily 7am-2pm, 5:30pm-9pm

Website:

kaimana.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jade Eckardt
Honolulu Local Expert

Beachfront Dining: "This is truly beach side dining, so bring a light cover if eating after dark."
Breakfast, Outdoor Dining, Breakfast/Brunch: "Make reservations for brunch."

Best for Beachfront Dining Because: Guests will find tables just steps from the sand and nestled under the broad canopy of a hau tree at the Hau Tree Lanai.
Best for Breakfast Because: Brunch and breakfast at the Hau Tree Lanai consist of great food enjoyed in a picturesque setting, outdoors and overlooking the beach.

Breakfast Menu
- Islanders Choice
  
  Continental Breakfast
  
  With your choice of half Papaya or Pineapple, Fruit Juice and Coffee, fresh baked Muffin or Danish ($18.00)
  
  Kaimana Breakfast*
  
  Two Island Eggs any style, choice of Bacon, Ham, Spam or Sausage and Whole Wheat or White Toast, Choice of Breakfast Potatoes or Rice ($19.00)
  
  Croissant Breakfast*
  
  Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, diced Tomatoes and Cheese on a Croissant, Garnished with fresh Fruit Slices ($18.00)
  
  Corned Beef Hash and Eggs*
  
  Topped with Grilled Bananas and two Island Eggs any style, Whole Wheat or White Toast, Choice of Breakfast Potatoes or Rice ($20.00)
  
  Hawaiian Breakfast Platter*
  
  Miniature Poi Pancakes, two Island Eggs any style, Sausage and Island Pineapple Slices ($20.00)
  
  Loco Moco*
  
  Our unique combination of Corned Beef Hash & Cutlet of Ground Chuck & Pork Sausage, on a bed of Tamaki Gold Rice topped with one Egg and Mushroom Gravy ($21.00)
  
  Island Fare Fried Rice & Eggs Breakfast*
  
  Scrambled Eggs with your choice of Kim-Chee Fried Rice, Pulled Pork Kalua Fried Rice or Chicken Adobo Fried Rice ($21.00)
- The Hau Tree Lanai 'Benedict's'
  
  Super Kaimana Benedict*
  
  All-Natural Petite Filet of Beef, Foie Gras infused Mushroom Spread, Lobster meat and poached Eggs on grilled English Muffins topped with Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Breakfast Potatoes ($34.00)
  
  Classic Eggs Benedict*
  
  Turkey, Canadian Bacon, poached Eggs on grilled English Muffins topped with Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Breakfast Potatoes ($20.00)
  
  Salmon Benedict Florentine*
  
  Seared fresh Salmon, Sauteed Spinach, sweet Onions, Bacon and poached Eggs on Grilled Pepper Cheese Scones topped with a Dill Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Breakfast Potatoes ($22.00)
  
  Crab Benedict*
  
  Mini Crab Cakes, Bacon and poached Eggs on grilled English Muffins topped with Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Breakfast Potatoes ($25.00)
  
  Half Hashed Benedict*
  
  Marriage of our home made Corned Beef Hash and our Egg Benedict. Served with breakfast potatoes ($21.00)
  
  Garden Benedict*
  
  Sliced vine-ripened Island Tomatoes, Portabella Mushroom, Sauteed Spinach, Sweet Onions and poached Eggs on grilled English Muffins topped with Hollandaise Sauce. Served with fruit garnish ($21.00)
- Pancakes & Waffles
  French Toast ~ Hawaiian Style
  
  Island Baked Sweet Bread crusted with Macadamia Nuts & Shredded Coconuts sprinkled with Fresh Seasonal Berries ($20.00)
  
  Belgian Waffle
  
  Sprinkled with Fresh Seasonal Berries, Macadamia Nuts & Confection Sugar ($18.00)
  
  Pancakes Supreme
  
  topped with a mountain Whipped Cream & Fresh Seasonal Berries sprinkled with Mac-Nuts ($20.00)
  
  Pancakes or Poi Pancakes
  $15.00
  
  Short Stack: $12.00
- Specialty Omelets
  
  HTL Omelet*
  
  Fluffy three-egg omelet with choice of fillings (one meat & one vegetable with mixed cheese) ($20.00)
  
  Plain Omelet*
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Seafood Omelet*
  
  Filled with Shrimp, Fish, Scallops, Mussels, Calamari, Onion & Mushrooms in Marinara Sauce ($24.00)
- Cereals & Lighter Fare
  
  All Natural Island Anahola Granola with Skim or Whole Milk
  
  Roll Oats, Sunflower Seeds, MacNuts, Coconut, Sesame Seeds, Dried Papaya & Dried Pineapples ($10.00)
  
  HTL Breakfast Yogurt & Fruit Bowl
  
  Anahola Granola with Low-Fat Yogurt topped Seasonal Fruits & Honey-Pomegranate Drizzle ($18.00)
  
  HTL Super Bowl with Acai or Pitaya (Dragon Fruit)
  
  Blended with Greek Yogurt with Anahola Granola topped with Banana & Berries ($18.00)
  
  Hot Oat Meal with Skim or Whole Milk & Brown Sugar
  
  ($7.00)
  
  One Egg*
  
  prepared any style ($4.00)
  
  Fresh Baked Bran or Banana Muffins
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Croissant with Fruit Jelly
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Toast or English Muffin
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Ham, Bacon, Sausages or Spam*
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Fruit Yogurt
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Poi Bagel with Cream Cheese
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Toppings of Sliced Bananas or Fresh Sliced Strawberries
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Toppings of Chopped Macadamia Nuts
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Toppings of Raisins
  
  ($1.00)
- Fresh Fruits & Juices
  
  Fresh Seasonal Fruits Platter & Seasonal Berries with Yogurt
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Fresh Seasonal Fruits Platter & Seasonal Berries
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Fresh Grapefruit Half
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Half Island Papaya with Lime
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Fresh Island Quarter Pineapple
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Half Island Papaya with Fresh Strawberries
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Fresh Island Quarter Pineapple with Fresh Strawberries
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Chilled Orange, Guava, Pineapple, Tomato or Grapefruit Juice
  
  ($5.00)
- Beverage
  
  Fresh Brewed Kona Blend Coffee
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Espresso
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Selection of Teas
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Skim or Whole Milk
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Cappuccino
  
  ($6.00)
Lunch Menu
- Soups & Appetizers
  
  Portuguese Bean Soup
  
  ($9.00)
  
  New England Clam Chowder
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Spanish Cold Soup Gazpacho
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Hau Tree Supreme Garden Salad
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Coco-Mac Chicken
  
  Deep Fried Chicken Filets crusted with Coconut and Panko Flakes. Served with Sweet Chili Sauce ($10.00)
  
  Fresh Hawaiian Ahi*
  
  Sashimi - Thin slices with Traditional Garnish. Poke Island - cubed then mixed in a red pepper sesame soy. Cajun Style - Seasoned then seared on a bed of shredded Cabbage ($20.00)
- Chef Rene's Brunch Specialties
  
  Super Kaimana Benedict*
  
  All-Natural Petite Filet of Beef, Foie Gras infused Mushroom Spread, Lobster Meat and poached Eggs on grilled English Muffins topped with Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Breakfast Potatoes ($34.00)
  
  Classic Eggs Benedict*
  
  Turkey, Canadian Bacon and Poached Eggs on grilled English Muffins topped with Hollandaise Sauce served with Breakfast Potatoes ($20.00)
  
  Garden Benedict*
  
  Sliced Vine-Ripen Island Tomatoes, Portabella Mushroom, Sauteed Spinach, Sweet Onions and poached Eggs on grilled English Muffins topped with Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Breakfast Potatoes and Fruit Garnish ($21.00)
  
  Salmon Benedict Florentine*
  
  Seared Fresh Salmon, Onions, Spinach, Bacon and Poached Eggs on grilled Pepper Cheese Scones topped with Dill Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Breakfast Potatoes ($22.00)
  
  Crab Cake Benedict*
  
  Mini Crab Cakes, Bacon and Poached Eggs on grilled English Muffins, topped with Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Breakfast Potatoes ($25.00)
  
  Loco Moco*
  
  Our unique combination of Corned Beef Hash & Cutlet of Ground Chuck and Pork Sausage on a bed of Tamaki Gold Rice topped Mushroom Gravy and Egg ($21.00)
- Al Fresco Course
  Ahi Salad Nicoise*
  
  Seared Fresh Pacific Ahi with Nicoise Olives, Anchovy Fillets, Tomatoes, Boiled Egg, Potatoes with Bacon Bits on bed of Mesculin Mixed Greens tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing ($24.00)
  
  Grilled Shrimp Salad
  
  Shrimp & Island Pineapple Kebob, Avocado, Grape Tomatoes, Gorgonzola Cheese, Sauteed Mushroom, Butter Lettuce with Vinaigrette Dressing ($21.00)
  
  Papaya Chicken Salad
  
  Diced Poached Chicken Breast seasoned with Dijon Mustard, Mayonnaise and served on a Half Island Fresh Papaya Crown. Served with Fresh Sliced Fruits ($20.00)
  
  Caprese Insalata
  
  Slices of Fresh Mozzarella and Vine-Ripen Island Tomatoes in a Butter Cup Lettuce with Balsamic Vinaigrette ($16.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  Classic Salad of Romaine Lettuce tossed with Parmesan Cheese
  
  $15.00
  
  With Chicken: $17.00
  
  With Shrimp: $20.00
- Sandwiches Under Wild Hibiscus
  
  Black Angus Burger*
  
  Freshly ground All-Natural Beef Patties flame broiled on White Brioche Bun with sliced Island Tomatoes, Butter Lettuce and Onions ($19.00)
  
  Kaimana Club House
  
  Turkey, Smoked Bacon, Avocado, sliced Island Tomatoes and Lettuce on a Whole Wheat or White Toast ($19.00)
  
  Reuben Sandwich
  
  Pastrami with homemade Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese and Russian Dressing on Grilled Dill Rye Bread ($20.00)
  
  Mahi Burger
  
  Fish Filet dipped in Egg Batter then grilled with sliced Island Tomatoes, Butter Lettuce on White Brioche Bun. Served with Tartar Sauce ($20.00)
  
  Furikake Ahi Burger*
  
  Fresh Island Tuna Filet marinated with Pesto and crusted with Seasoned Oriental Dried Seaweed & Sesame Seeds then grilled. Served with sliced Island Tomatoes and Butter Lettuce on White Brioche Bun ($22.00)
  
  Grilled Portabella Mushroom
  
  Grilled Zucchini, Onions, Portabella, Island Tomatoes, Mozzarella on Focaccia Bread ($18.00)
  
  Islander Trio Sliders*
  
  Mini-Brioche Sandwiches of Teri-Glazed Black Angus Beef Patty, Fresh Island Ahi Medallion topped with Tomato Cilantro Salsa & Pulled Kalua Pork ($20.00)
- Lunch on the Shores of Sans Souci Beach
  Spicy Garlic Shrimp
  
  Chef version of the Popular "Food Truck" Shrimp Satay - Sauteed with Ground Chili, Lemongrass, Butter & White Wine Served with Steamed White Rice & Spring Greens Mix ($25.00)
  
  Fresh Island Catch of the Day*
  
  Fresh Island Fish Filet grilled with Egg Batter topped with Beurre Blanc Caper Sauce. Served on a Bed of Linguine Pasta with a Bouquet of Spring Green Mix ($25.00)
  
  Garlic Shrimp Scampi
  
  Shrimp sauteed with White Wine and Garlic Sauce over Linguini Pasta. Served with garlic toast ($21.00)
  
  Spicy Ahi Poke Bowl
  
  Fresh Island Ahi "cubed" & mix with Garlic Aioli Mayo, Sriracha Sauce over White Rice topped with Fish Roe & Nori Furikake ($22.00)
  
  Vegetable Curry
  Sauteed with Fresh Island Vegetables in a Malaysian Curry Sauce. Served with Steamed Brown Rice
  
  $18.00
  
  Add Chicken: $20.00
  
  Add Seafood: $22.00
- Specialty Teas & Smoothies
  
  Kaimana Cooler
  
  Acai with blended with Strawberries and Banana ~ Highly nutritious smoothie ($6.00)
  
  Pink Dragon Smoothie
  
  Pitaya aka Dragon Fruit blended with Mango and Banana ~ full of anti-oxidants ($6.00)
  
  Plantation Iced Tea
  
  Tropical Fruit Flavored Tea topped with Pineapple Juice & a dash of Simple Syrup ($4.00)
  
  Hawaiian Tropical Fruit Flavored Iced Tea
  
  ($4.00)
Dinner Menu
- Appetizer, Soups & Salads
  
  Ahi Sashimi*
  
  Fresh Island Tuna with Traditional Garnish ($18.00)
  
  Chef's Ocean Trio*
  
  Shrimp with Tomato Salsa, Salmon-Ahi Tartar and Citrus cured Salmon ($16.00)
  
  Crab Calypso
  
  Layers of House-made Guacamole, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Shredded Wild Snow Crab on Salad Frisse drizzled with Cajun Aioli ($14.00)
  
  Escargot Maison
  
  White Wine and Garlic Butter ($14.00)
  
  Grilled Lobster Asparagus*
  
  with Béarnaise Sauce topped with Fish Roe Caviar ($14.00)
  
  Islander Crab Cakes
  
  On Asian Slaw with Red Curry Sauce ($14.00)
  
  Pan Smoked Island Style Duck Breast
  
  On a Poi-Green Onion Wild Rice Pancake with Tropical Fruit Salsa ($14.00)
  
  Wild Mushroom Saute'
  
  Demi-glace and White Wine with Toast Points ($14.00)
  
  Portuguese Bean Soup
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Gazpacho - Spanish Cold Soup
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Hau Tree Supreme Salad
  
  Island Field Greens on a Lettuce Cup topped with House Dressing ($10.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  Classic salad of Romaine Lettuce topped with Parmesan Cheese & Croutons ($10.00)
  
  Caprese Insalata
  
  Slices of Fresh Mozzarella & Vine-ripen Island Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette drizzle ($12.00)
  
  Spinach Salad with Bay Shrimp
  
  Orange Segments, Grape Tomatoes in Bacon Vinaigrette ($12.00)
- Vegetarian Options
  
  Vegetable Rice Pilaf
  
  Grilled Seasonal Island Farm Grown Vegetables, Eggplant and Vine-Ripen Kamuela Tomatoes with "Tahini Drizzle" ($30.00)
  
  Ginger Steamed Tofu "Chinese Style"
  
  with Steamed Oriental Vegetables drizzled with Soy Sesame Oil Sauce ($30.00)
- From the Sea
  
  Fresh Catch of the Evening
  
  Ask your Server for tonight's selection
  
  Island "Opakapaka" Steamed "Chinese Style"
  
  Fish Filet topped Ginger, Scallions and Vegetables seasoned with Sesame Oil & Soy
  
  Scampi Provencale
  
  Succulent Jumbo Shrimp sautéed with Garlic White Wine Butter on bed of Linguini Pasta ($32.00)
  
  "Kona" Kampachi
  
  Big Island Farm-Raised Yellowtail Fish Fillet topped with Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce Prepared "Flame Broiled' or "Sauteed ($34.00)
  
  Miso Sake Salmon
  
  Fillet marinated in Miso then Flamed Broiled to healthy perfection ($35.00)
  
  Kaimana Seafood Fruitti De Mari
  
  Medley of Fresh Fish, Scallops & Local Volcanic Salt-Water Prawns on top of strands of seasonal Squash sauteed in White Wine Butter Reduction. Served with Herb-Toasted Pasta ($38.00)
  
  Island Mahimahi Crusted with Crab and Avocado
  
  Sauteed and glazed with Garlic Aioli on a Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce ($42.00)
  
  Seafood Mixed Grill
  
  Grilled Lobster, Jumbo Shrimp, Scallop & Fresh Island Fish with Boursin Sweet Chili Sauce ($42.00)
  
  Island Garlic Ahi*
  
  With Lemon Butter Caper Sauce topped with Hawaiian-Style Lomi-Lomi Tomato Relish ($46.00)
  
  Chef Rene's Island Fusion Onaga
  
  Steamed Fish Filet topped with White Wine Garlic Butter Tomato Compote: with Alii Mushroom & Organic Leeks -OR- with a Chiffonade Basil Pepper infused Oil Drizzle (Gluten free) ($48.00)
  
  Fresh Kona Lobster
  
  Whole Lobster prepared Friutti d'Mare Style - Shrimp, Scallops, Fish with Mushrooms and Shallots deglazed with Pernod & Brandy Sauce ($55.00)
- From the Grill
  
  Tomahawk Steak for Two*
  
  Certified Prime Black Angus 32oz on-the-bone Rib Steak ~ "Great for Sharing". Choice of: Sauteed Big Island Alii Mushrooms, Creamed Spinach or Caramelized Maui Onions
  
  Makaweli Ranch ~ Kauai Island Beef Sampler Plate*
  
  Bone-In Rib Steak or Beef Shank in Vegetable Au Jus. Petite Filet with Port Wine Glaze & Bearnaise Sauce and Strip Loin with Maitre'd Butter ($42.00)
  
  Black Angus New York Steak - Harris Ranch all Natural Beef*
  
  Garlic Butter ($43.00)
  
  Black Angus Filet Mignon - Harris Ranch all Natural Beef*
  
  Green Peppercorn Béarnaise Sauce ($45.00)
  
  Colorado Lamb Chops*
  
  Grilled with Garlic Herb Butter Sauce ($49.00)

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