The Restaurant at Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach

"He oversaw the years-long, multimillion-dollar transformation of the old Poipu Beach Hotel (dormant since 1992’s Hurricane Iniki) into a posh, boutique inn boasting the island’s best hotel restaurant, Red Salt, as well as a small but expertly staffed spa"

"House restaurant Red Salt specializes in fresh seafood with ocean views"

"Inside, the lobby and Red Salt restaurant feature elegant but simple island decor, with white sofas and chairs, fresh flowers and shimmering chandeliers"

"With just one pool and restaurant, it may lack some features of the nearby Hyatt mega-resort -- but the beach here is better, the price tag slightly lower, and the service more attentive and pampering"

"Eschewing waterslides and swim-up bars, Ko‘a Kea has more sedate pleasures: an unadorned swimming pool tiled in deep blue, a sophisticated restaurant/lounge with a sashimi tasting menu, and an expansive lawn overlooking a cove where guests (mostly honeymooners) can canoodle at sunset"

"The oceanfront rooms have gorgeous views of the surfers at Waiohai Beach, and its Red Salt restaurant is top-notch"

"Today the luxury boutique property’s palm-dotted enclave offers a place to unwind, while its sleek restaurant and sushi bar is a destination in its own right"