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The Crouching Lion, Kaaawa, HI

The Crouching Lion

4.3
4.3
98 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
Nestled in the picturesque beauty of Kahana Bay with unforgettable ocean views, The Crouching Lion Restaurant & Bar features modern Hawaiian cuisine and craft cocktails.

At The Crouching Lion, our culinary vision is shaped by the rich flavors of America and Asia, blending international and local ingredients with creativity and passion.

We offer a menu that is authentic yet transcends traditional labels, reflecting our interpretation of modern Hawaiian cuisine. Ultimately, we think of our culinary creations as simply delicious food with a twist of island imagination.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Global, International, Korean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 98 people are saying

The Crouching Lion reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Crouching Lion delights with its "delicious food," "amazing service," and "gorgeous views." The restaurant offers a "wonderful lunch" with standout dishes like brisket tacos and seafood pasta. Live music and a stunning oceanfront setting enhance the experience. Some guests noted timing issues and high prices, but overall, it's an "excellent" dining destination.

98 Reviews
  1. Kaulana

    Hawaii8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really wanted to like it, Jake was a great server, the hostess were all super sweet, ambiance was cute, the views were nice + I’ve seen it all over social media! The food was really bland or over cooked.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the ambience and decor. Wonderful staff. We feel that the food was good but not great, everything could’ve used a pinch of salt. For the price I had high expectations.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a table of 12 & we were taken care of very well. Seafood was exceptional as well.

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  4. AinslieP

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it… fantastic staff… amazing food… beautiful view

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  5. Janet

    Seattle10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely spot with open air seating overlooking the ocean and spectacular rocky crags. We tried the "X box" and enjoyed the selection of different rolls.

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  6. Sheila

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time trying the Crouching Lion. The view was amazing, the service was great and the food was superb. Would highly recommend.

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  7. kevin VIP

    New York City58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So darn tasty I ate there for lunch and dinner in my week stay in Honolulu. Great service. Food was tasty and the flavors were fresh. Our server Bonnie tonight was awesome. Very friendly! Hope we can eat here again before we leave. Thanks

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  8. Dorothy

    Hawaii9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service, all the food was excellent, beautiful atmosphere

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  9. Sandy

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sliders and tacos were so good we ordered them twice! Great service from Bonnie. Such a great atmosphere... be back soon.

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  10. Hildegard Nina

    RP2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Make surf your orders to eat arrives at the same time if more people at table.

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FAQs

The Crouching Lion offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 830-5025.

The Crouching Lion is rated 4.3 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for The Crouching Lion

51-666 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaaawa, HI 96730

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Global, International, Korean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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