Visit Hawaii Island: Hualālai Grille

The first night of our stay at the Hualālai Resort we were in the mood for some prime steaks so we headed to the Hualālai Grille, which is located above the club shop overlooking the golf course and ocean.  The restaurant has a causal elegance with the breezy open air ambiance and dark woods decor.

My husband and I both ordered the 6oz filet and he paired his with Alaskan king crab legs.  I was tempted to pair my steak with lobster, but I wanted to make sure I had room for desserts.  I prefer my steak with no additional sauce, but you have your choice of spicy house ketchup, chilichurri, tomato relish, mint sauce, peppercorn, or béarnaise.  The steaks and crab legs were delicious and cooked perfectly!

 

We decided to splurge and try both of their dessert specials:  a lilikoi tart and a trio of malasada ice cream sandwiches.  The lilikoi filling was very rich and perfectly tart.  I just love the idea of a malasada ice cream sandwich!  Two desserts I love paired so well together.

The service was excellent at the Hualālai Grille and made our dinner exceptional.  The Hualālai Grille is a wonderful traditional American steakhouse.

 

I love the dark wood tones of the Hualālai Grille. 

It was hard to choose from the extensive cocktail menu, but the upside down mojito was a winner. 

I loved the lavosh so much I asked for more. 

Our delicious steak dinner at the Hualālai Grille.

Two desserts please!

Inside my yummy malasada ice cream sandwich.

Open kitchen view.

Bar area.  We sat here to watch the Mayweather-Pacquio fight.