Mai Grille By Allen Hess - WAIKOLOA

The food was pretty good, but waited over an hour for our brunch food to come. Not even busy. The waitress admitted that she forgot our order, but decided to charge us the full price, although she could see that we were not happy. Even after she brought our food, she forgot some of the things. I asked about it, but it just didn't happen. Unfortunately, we have a crispy waitress, but I expected her to do it somehow. Will not come back... it's not worth it!

Chef Allen is a big cook and always has very good daily special next to normal menu. Its restaurant offers a great atmosphere with delicious meals. Its wine map, although reduced, you will be very reasonable with great wines price next year for the 31 St as usual.

However, I must say that the service was excellent, the view was stunning, and the facility was clean. Unfortunately, the lack of transparency about the buffet left my wife and I feeling let down. The food was cold, and the dessert options were limited to pumpkin pie or Macadamia nut pie, which were pre-cut and left out, causing the whipped cream to melt. If we ever visit the Big Island again, we may consider giving this restaurant another chance if we can order off of their regular menu.

Really loved the fresh pineapple juice in the Mai Tais. Best Mai Tai I’ve had in a long time.

I had an amazing brunch experience at this restaurant, especially loved the banana pancakes and the chef's homemade bacon.