Gateway Buffet - LAIE

After a delay (our choice) by rain, we entered the Polynesian Cultural Center about 2 hours late. We accomplished almost everything we wanted to do before it wa... read more After a delay (our choice) by rain, we entered the Polynesian Cultural Center about 2 hours late. We accomplished almost everything we wanted to do before it was time for us to eat at the Gateway Buffet. The options for salads, vegetables, potatoes/rice/noodles, seafood, and meats was quite extensive. There were a few dessert options and pineapple or mango soft freeze. If you left the place hungry, it was definitely your own fault. Everything was good, with some things better than others. Very friendly staff (at least the ones who had anything do do with us personally).

Two of us came for the buffet after visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center. First of all, the food was excellent. A large variety, good quality and very tasty.... read more Two of us came for the buffet after visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center. First of all, the food was excellent. A large variety, good quality and very tasty. The issue that cost the extra star was their organization with seating. We were ushered to our table and given the run down of the buffet procedure. We went and got our food and came back to find other people sitting at our table. After the awkwardness of sorting this out, we were ushered to another table, with food in hand. Finally seated at a new table across the restaurant with our swiftly cooling food, we started to settle down. Then another couple turned up and said we were seated at their table. Another awkward moment as we tried to sort that out. I am afraid that some of the staff didn't know what they were doing and the whole situation made the event less than enjoyable. Great food though.

This was an amazing buffet! It was so worth getting the buffet package that way we were able to try an abundance of Hawaiian specialties. They greeted us with a... read more This was an amazing buffet! It was so worth getting the buffet package that way we were able to try an abundance of Hawaiian specialties. They greeted us with a welcome drink. It was very nice. They do have fountain drinks and coffee as well you may serve yourself. I loved the poke and tried all of them, the spicy one was my favorite. We had some Huli Huli chicken. The Kalaua pork was good. I loved the garlic butter udon, so good. They had some great scooped ice cream, I tried the ube and mac nut flavors. Their desserts were amazing, the family adored the chocolate souffle. I also loved the pineapple tart and the mochi chocolate chip cookie, very nice and chewy. For those who like poi they had some at the salad bar but my daughter liked the poi from the demo more on the islands. A man was going from table to table offering some poison cru from Tahiti (which I do love, I have had eaten a lot of it there) but I was unfortunately too stuffed to even take one bite. Their fluffy buns were nice and flavorful. There was just too much to try all of it. I loved the entertainment. They had two gentlemen that had ukuleles and sang. They took requests and did shout outs to the crowd via text. The family had fun submitting requests and they even sang Happy Birthday! When they sang I Lava You, I lost it and cried so hard, it was great. If we ever come back I would definitely do the buffet again. It is great for families especially if you have a group of diverse eaters who like different things and a group who likes a big meal during a long adventure out.

**Service:** Dine-in **Meal type:** Dinner **Price per person:** $50–100 **Food:** 5 **Service:** 4 **Atmosphere:** 5 read more **Service:** Dine-in **Meal type:** Dinner **Price per person:** $50–100 **Food:** 5 **Service:** 4 **Atmosphere:** 5

Service: Dine-in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Bread Selection, Seafood Section,... read more Service: Dine-in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Bread Selection, Seafood Section, Meat Section, Fruit Punch, Sashimi I highly recommend this place!