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The Crouching Lion, Kaaawa, HI

The Crouching Lion

4.4
4.4
41 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Global, International, Korean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 830-5025
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Our iconic chandelier room is available for private parties between 15-100 guests. It has been a popular place for wedding parties as well as family gatherings. A multi-course menu, served family-style is decided upon before the event. Email info@thecrouchinglion.com to make a reservation in The Crouching Lion's chandelier room.
  • Neighborhood
    Laie
  • Cross street
    Off Kamehameha Highway, the road that circles the island of Oahu
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus stop #60 within walking distance
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Oahu

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Crouching Lion offers a "stunning location" with "breathtaking views" and a chic, lively ambiance. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "fantastic staff." While portion sizes may be small and prices high, the quality and presentation are noteworthy. Ideal for special occasions, with "awesome" live music and a relaxing ocean breeze.

41 Reviews
  1. Bradley

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It would be better if it was complete meals instead of ala carte

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  2. Sam

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff Great seating Great music Amazing dishes Mahalo

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  3. Sea

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A stunning location both inside and out! The food presentation was beautiful as well. The 4 of us shared the Ahi roll, spicy hamachi roll, kimchi fried rice, hamachi kama, and BBQ chicken. The rolls were a good size and the fish was very fresh. The kimchi fried rice was disappointing in taste and very small (small soup bowl sized for $28!). BBQ chicken was very tasty but it was a small portion for the price (~single deboned thigh a la carte for $18). Overall we had a great experience, our friend thoroughly enjoyed her birthday, and the service was excellent. If the higher prices compared to other similar quality foods are for the venue and presentation, it’s was worth it for this special occasion.

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  4. Russell

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome! Highly recommended. Free parking. Ocean view. Great prices.

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  5. Deborah

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All around great experience. We were 21 people and the service didn’t miss a beat. Many restaurants could take a page from their book! Food was great. I have traveled all over the world, this one really gets it right! Debbie

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  6. roya

    VIP

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    So great to have this place up and going again. Beautiful place and amazing new menu.

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  7. maria

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atatmosphere, close to home delicious food.. Would like to see maybe a happy hour menu in the future. If I recall they discount on shareable menu on Mondays... Would love to bring back some kind of Kaamaina discount for the locks... Mahalo

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  8. Brennan

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, the service was good, and the ambiance was very nice, especially with the good live music. If we were not eating at night, the view of the ocean would have been exquisite. Part of why I am not giving this business five stars, though, is that the portion sizes were very small. The restaurant promotes a family-style "shareable" eating experience, but the portions are not reflective of this. Having spent over $200, my three-man group was still left feeling a little hungry after leaving. I was particularly caught aghast at the portion size of the Scallops dish. For $24.00, we received four very small scallops. Also, this restaurant claims to have a modern Hawaiian cuisine, but the menu is very heavily skewed towards Korean food with some Japanese influence. The menu did include poke, but other than that, I did not notice much Hawaiian influence. All that being said, I say again, that this is a good restaurant that serves quality food, and the ambiance is great.

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  9. JOBI

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was gorgeous! We went on a double date and eat a lot of shareable foods. They had live music the ocean breeze did make it slightly chilly. The drinks were decently priced but delicious. Great for an adult night but not a great spot for children based on food selection and pricing.

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  10. Kristina

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved sitting in the Lion's den where is was quieter. Why not Hawaiian music???

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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 4.4 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Crouching Lion

51-666 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaaawa, HI 96730

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Off Kamehameha Highway, the road that circles the island of Oahu
  • Neighborhood
    Laie
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Global, International, Korean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus stop #60 within walking distance
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 830-5025
  • Private party facilities
    Our iconic chandelier room is available for private parties between 15-100 guests. It has been a popular place for wedding parties as well as family gatherings. A multi-course menu, served family-style is decided upon before the event. Email info@thecrouchinglion.com to make a reservation in The Crouching Lion's chandelier room.
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