Ko at Fairmont Kea Lani

4.6 (3704)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

4100 Wailea Alanui Drive, Kīhei, HI 96753

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2 people

May 31, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Discover the rich flavors of Hawai‘i’s sugarcane plantation past at Kō, where every dish tells a story. Named after the Hawaiian word for sugarcane, Kō is inspired by a time when immigrants from around the world brought their culinary traditions to the islands.

Blending heritage recipes with local ingredients, this fusion gave rise to what we now know as modern Hawaiian cuisine.

In 2012, acclaimed Chef Tylun Pang brought this vision to life, crafting a vibrant menu rooted in generations of island family recipes — from Hawaiian to Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese, Korean, and Japanese influences. Come taste the soulful journey that defines Kō.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Pacific Rim
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–1:30 pm
Phone number
(808) 875-2210
Website
https://www.korestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Michael Lofaro
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
4100 Wailea Alanui Drive, Kīhei, HI 96753
Neighborhood
Wailea
Cross street
Kaukahi Street
Parking details
Fairmont Kea Lani offers complimentary Valet service and free self-parking.
Public transit
The nearest Bus stop is located at the Shops of Wailea Maui.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

What Maui Eats Sunday Brunch Buffet at Kō
$99.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our reimagined Sunday Brunch Buffet is back with even more delicious local favorites featuring prime rib, smoked meats, sashimi selection, chap chae, Korean chicken, short rib loco moco and so much more! Featuring live music, mimosa flights and Bloody Mary specials. Join us for an epicurean journey celebrating the cultural melting pot of Hawai‘i’s local cuisine, inspired by Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese, Korean and Japanese influences. Indulge in family recipes that have been passed down for generations, all utilizing the island’s freshest produce, meat, and seafood. Every Sunday from 10:30am-12:30pm. 25% off for Kamaʻaina*, 1/2 off for Keiki 6-12, 5 and under eat for free. *Valid Hawaiʻi ID required.

Popular dishes

Ahi on the Rock * - GFO
Island Fresh Tuna, Shichimi, Orange Ginger Miso
- Market Price
Coconut Curry Soup - GFO $19.00
Ulu, Coconut Milk, Ginger, Olena, Kula Tomato, Cilantro
Mauka Harvest Salad - GFO$26.00
Pohole Fern Shoots, Hearts Of Palm, Kula Baby Lettuce, Macadamia Nuts, Lilikoʻi Vinaigrette
Oishi Sushi * - GFO$33.00
Spicy Tuna Roll, Tempura Battered, Sweet Soy, Chili Aioli, Tobiko
Green Papaya & Root Salad (GFO)$27.00
Japanese Cucumber + Golden Beets + Otani Carrots + Daikon + Thai Basil + Red Bell Pepper + Macadamia Nuts + Calamansi Vinaigrette

PŪPŪ

Appetizers

Kinilaw Octopus* (GFO)$31.00
Pickled Onion + Daikon + Charred Cucumber + Cilantro + Avocado Calamansi Coconut Cream
Kona Kampachi Crudo * - GFO$33.00
Kaffir-Calamansi Shoyu, Citrus Roasted Beets, Crispy Garlic Oil
Lavender Honey Crispy Shrimp$30.00
Maui Lavender Honey Sauce + Candied Macadamia Nuts + Smashed Sesame Cucumbers
Chicken and Mushroom Lumpia$26.00
Chef's Treasured Family Recipe, Green Papaya Atchara, Sweet Chili Sauce
Pork Belly Sesame Buns$24.00
Bacon Jam, Pickled Chayote & Maui Onion, Jalapeño

LAWAIʻA

Fresh Catch | Market Price

Lemongrass Coconut Broth
Watercress, Local Cherry Tomatoes, Ginger-Scallion, Garlic Rice
Macadamia Nut & Kale Pesto
Asparagus, Otani Baby Rainbow Carrots, Coconut Jasmine Rice

NĀ MEAʻAI KŪIKAWĀ

Kō Specialties

Seafood Lau Lau * - GFO $55.00
Ti Leaf Wrapped Fresh Catch, Scallops, Kauaʻi Prawns, Upcountry Spinach, Shiitake Mushroom, Shoyu-Coconut Milk Sauce, Lomi Tomato, Molokaʻi Sweet Potato Mash
Lobster Tempura$62.00
Asparagus, Tempura Shiso, Jasmine Rice, Trio Sauce of Pineapple Sweet Chile, Miso Aioli, Calamansi Soy
Zarzuela * - GFO$62.00
Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops, New Zealand Mussels, Manila Clams, Chorizo, Tomato Saffron Broth
Garlic Shrimp & Scallop Pancit$48.00
Shrimp, Scallops, Hamakua Mushroom, Green Beans, Crispy Garlic, Calamansi
Korean Braised Short Ribs$55.00
Otani Baby Rainbow Carrots, Baby Bok Choy, Kimchee Fried Rice
Paniolo Bone-In Ribeye * - GFO
16oz Certified Angus Beef, Hawaiian Steak Rub, Pohole Fern Shoots, Tomatoes, Sweet Potato Croquette
- Market Price
Maui Nui Venison$58.00
Kula Black Raspberry Compote + Red Wine Demi Glaze + Braised Potato + Otani Carrots + Green Beans + Cherry Tomato
Chicken Red Curry$51.00
Japanese Eggplant + Kabocha + Bush Beans + Toasted Coconut + Garlic Rice

What 3,704 people are saying

Ko at Fairmont Kea Lani reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maui
Great for brunch
Maui
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ko at Fairmont Kea Lani offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and drinks," a "superb wine selection," and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the seafood, particularly the "ahi on the rock" and "lobster tempura." The ambiance is "enjoyable," often accompanied by live music, making it a "must-visit" on Maui.

3,704 Reviews

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Kenan
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was delicious! Not cheap but worth every penny! Food and service were wonderful. Our waitress( S.) was spectacular. And there are insects all around joining for dinner, but we are in their home they aren’t in ours! Will be back forsure. Thanks KO!
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Summer VIP
Atlanta11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal food & drinks! Lobster tempura was so so good. Highly recommend!
Ko at Fairmont Kea LaniResponded 1 day ago
Aloha Summer, Mahalo for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear you loved the food and drinks — especially the lobster tempura, a guest favorite! Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another phenomenal experience. Until next time, aloha! Warmest aloha, Peni Siua | General Manager, Kō Restaurant
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Marisa
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great and delicious food at fair prices! We enjoyed a nice evening!
Ko at Fairmont Kea LaniResponded 1 day ago
Aloha Marisa, Mahalo nui loa for your generous 5-star review! We take great pride in sharing the authentic flavors and rich traditions of Hawaiʻi, and your kind words encourage us to continue pursuing our passion with dedication. We look forward to welcoming you back to Kō for another memorable evening, soon! Warmest aloha, Peni Siua | General Manager, Kō Restaurant
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Barbie VIP
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food and drinks were delicious. Thank you for getting g us a great table!
Ko at Fairmont Kea LaniResponded 1 day ago
Aloha Barbie, We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your food and drinks, and that your seating location further added to the experience. It’s always our goal to create a memorable and welcoming atmosphere for our guests, and we’re so glad we could make your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warmest aloha, Peni Siua | General Manager, Kō Restaurant
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Derek
Hawaii1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
One of our favorite places to eat! Food and drink always good. The service is what sets this place apart from all others. Our server Serena was kind and attentive. we’ve had dinner and Sunday brunch here and they both are must do’s. The Kamaaina discount makes it so worth it.
Ko at Fairmont Kea LaniResponded 1 day ago
Aloha Derek, We're thrilled to be one of your favorite places to dine on Maui and are so glad you've enjoyed both our dinner and Sunday brunch offerings. It's wonderful to hear that Serena made your experience extra special — we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to her. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Warmest aloha, Peni Siua | General Manager, Kō Restaurant
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Graham
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our meal very much at the Ko. The food was delicious and nicely presented.
Ko at Fairmont Kea LaniResponded 1 day ago
Aloha Graham, Mahalo nui loa for your generous 5-star review. It is guests like you who truly inspire and motivate us in our work. We take great pride in sharing the authentic flavors and rich traditions of Hawaiʻi, and your kind words encourage us to continue pursuing our passion with dedication. We look forward to welcoming you back to Kō in the near future. Warmest aloha, Peni Siua | General Manager, Kō Restaurant
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Bob
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Cass was outstanding, great service and great attitude … definitely go back!
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David
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Nice service. Food portion large and prices reasonable especially compared to neighboring restaurants. Third time to eat there and valet parking lost car twice.
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Raymond
Hawaii17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner at Ko was a very relaxed and wonderful experience. There was plenty of room between the tables and it had a very tropical open feeling. The food was outstanding. One of the pluses was that they had several vegan choices on the menu and the dish I had was delicious. The drinks were much better than average, and the service was exceptional.
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Lyle
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zeb was our server he did great and took good care of us. Amazing food and drinks!!! Bussers was on it and very friendly. Especially james for making our mother’s day dinner very memorable!
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Ko at Fairmont Kea Lani is rated 4.6 stars by 3704 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

4100 Wailea Alanui Drive, Kīhei, HI 96753

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Kaukahi Street
Neighborhood
Wailea
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–1:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Pacific Rim
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Fairmont Kea Lani offers complimentary Valet service and free self-parking.
Public transit
The nearest Bus stop is located at the Shops of Wailea Maui.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Lofaro
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.korestaurant.com/
Phone number
(808) 875-2210
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

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Ko at Fairmont Kea Lani

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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What Maui Eats Sunday Brunch Buffet at Kō

House Made Banana Bread

Lavender Honey Crispy Shrimp

Lobster Tempura

MOʻONO

Ahi on the Rock * - GFO

Coconut Curry Soup - GFO $19.00

Mauka Harvest Salad - GFO$26.00

Oishi Sushi * - GFO$33.00

Green Papaya & Root Salad (GFO)$27.00

PŪPŪ

Kinilaw Octopus* (GFO)$31.00

Kona Kampachi Crudo * - GFO$33.00

Lavender Honey Crispy Shrimp$30.00

Chicken and Mushroom Lumpia$26.00

Pork Belly Sesame Buns$24.00

LAWAIʻA

Lemongrass Coconut Broth

Macadamia Nut & Kale Pesto

NĀ MEAʻAI KŪIKAWĀ

Seafood Lau Lau * - GFO $55.00

Lobster Tempura$62.00

Zarzuela * - GFO$62.00

Garlic Shrimp & Scallop Pancit$48.00

Korean Braised Short Ribs$55.00

Paniolo Bone-In Ribeye * - GFO

Maui Nui Venison$58.00

Chicken Red Curry$51.00

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