Tahiti Nui

We came to this restaurant excited for the food based off recommendations from online and gluten free forums. My wife has celiac and we made that clear with our waitress Sarah. Sarah was kind to us but was a little slow on service even though it didn't seem incredibly busy. We waited about 5-10 minutes to get seated and then another 5-10 minutes to get water and menus. Then we waited about 20 minutes before our order was taken and drinks refilled. Sarah was knowledgeable about the menu and provided some recommendations which we trusted. I got the Zesty Coconut Catch and my wife ordered the Soy Wasabi Local Catch gluten free. The food took about 10-15 to get to our table but the lady running it gave it to the table next to us first and then to us. The food was superbly mediocre. Not great not bad. Super dissapointing to spend $100 on food that wasn't good. The only thing I have to compliment is the fish was cooked well. Overall not a bad place but super dissapointed at the quality for the price.

Satisfying meal in Hanalei! This was one of our best dinners of the trip. I ordered the mahi mahi with purple sweet potato and broccoli (featured on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives). It was flavorful and fresh. I appreciate the dose of veggies, since I had been craving veggies for days on this trip! The ambience was warm and fun. My friends and I enjoyed listening to the musician while we ate - it transformed our dinner from a meal to an experience! Our waitress was amazing. She didn’t write anything down, yet remembered our complicated orders exactly. I have a gluten allergy and one of my friends is vegan, and she took care of us. Highly recommend Tahiti Nui for your next meal in Hanalei!

Great atmosphere and excellent food, with several gluten free options (not just salad). The macademia nut crusted chicken with mashed purple sweet potatoes was delicious, and the lilikoi cheesecake was to die for. My wife got a gf cauliflour crust pizza with pineapple, kalua pork, and ham, with vegan cheese. They were having a New Year's Eve party, with a cover charge, but we didn't stay, as it seemed more for locals and we were tired from a day at the beach. But it seemed to be a happening place.