Ko at Fairmont Kea Lani

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   Mary Clare

   VIP

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed a fabulous meal at Ko. Our server, Brian was wonderful. He catered to our every need, never rushing us and providing accurate descriptions and suggestions. A "do not miss" restaurant when visiting Maui.
   

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   Dhonielle

   VIP

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent. Have eaten here several times. Incredible food and service.
   

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   Lance

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   After celebrating my friends’ birthdays at Ko’s Sunday Brunch, I finally got to celebrate MINE today and once again, they did not disappoint! Excellent selection of food with local flair and excellent service by Morgan and staff keeping our glasses full and clearing empty plates. Truely the best Kama’aina Sunday Brunch on Maui!
   

   Ko at Fairmont Kea LaniResponded 3 days ago

   Aloha Lance, Mahalo for joining us for our Sunday brunch, and for your kind words about Morgan! We are honored to be your friends' and ʻohana's go-to restaurant for Sunday brunch and special celebrations. The pleasure is all ours, truly. Until next time. A hui hou! Warmest aloha, Peni Siua | Kō Restaurant General Manager
   

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   Christian

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The whole experience was amazing. The food is definitely delish!
   

   Ko at Fairmont Kea LaniResponded 3 days ago

   Aloha Christian, Mahalo for sharing with us about your time spent at Kō! It was a pleasure serving your ʻohana and we look forward to being presented with the opportunity of welcoming you in for another delicious dining experience, soon. A hui hou! Warmest aloha, Peni Siua | Kō Restaurant General Manager
   

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   Lisa

   VIP

   Hawaii

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everyone at the restaurant was helpful and the food was delicious. We tried pork boa buns and flavored perfectly. Also had coconut curry soup, lobster tempura and the fresh catch. All prepared well. Service excellent too.
   

   Ko at Fairmont Kea LaniResponded 5 days ago

   Aloha Lisa, Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience with us. Our Pork Belly Bao Buns, Coconut Curry Soup, Lobster Tempura and Grilled Island Catch are all wonderful choices! We hope to have the opportunity of welcoming your ʻohana for another memorable dining experience, soon! Warmest aloha, Peni Siua | Kō Restaurant General Manager
   

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   Halli

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I was a guest at The Fairmont Kea Lani this past week and had dinner for the first time at Ko. It’s spectacular setting facing out to one of the most beautiful beaches in South Maui and open air seating made for great ambiance. Our waiter was charming and attentive enough. Unfortunately, however, the food itself was very disappointing. The dishes we ordered were ill-conceived, utilizing ingredients that simply do not harmonize. The ingredients themselves were also not equal to the pricing. A surf & turf entree contained 3 bland Over cooked shrimp that were barely medium sized and steak that was allegedly Wagyu that was not flavorful or tender and most slices had sinew that was hard to bite through. It was served on a base of noodles had a peculiar creamy thick sauce that was somewhat dusky but overall had no flavor and did nothing to unify this dish. It was not at all tasty. A fish entree that was described as a white fish and similar to mahi mahi had a murky sauce that failed to compliment it and was also over cooked. Appetizers of honey lavender shrimp (way too heavy handed with the honey and no detectable notes of lavender) and chicken mushroom spring rolls (tasting of neither) were mostly fried wonton wrappers with little filling. We ordered 3 desserts; a hot banana bread skillet with vanilla ice cream, an ubu mochi and a chocolate chantilly cake. None were a home run but were a nice enough ending to the meal. Along with a gratuity and 2 of our party of 4 having one cocktail, this was a $500+ dinner. It is simply not fine dining.
   

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   R

   VIP

   Edmonton

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Super delicious meals! Amazing flavours and care for accommodations for dietary restrictions. This also means that it’s all cooked fresh and customizable.
   

   Ko at Fairmont Kea LaniResponded 5 days ago

   Aloha R, Mahalo for taking the time to share with us about your experience! We sincerely appreciate your kind words about our cuisine and Corrine, she is truly fantastic - we agree! It is with eager anticipation that we look forward to welcoming your ʻohana in for another memorable dining experience, soon. Warmest aloha, Peni Siua | Kō Restaurant General Manager
   

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   Kim

   VIP

   Kansas City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ko is our family's favorite restaurant in Wailea. The food is so good and the staff is very welcoming.
   

   Ko at Fairmont Kea LaniResponded 5 days ago

   Aloha Kim, Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! We are absolutely delighted to hear that Kō is your ʻohana's favorite restaurant in Wailea. It is wonderful to know that both our cuisine and welcoming staff continue to make such a positive impression. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you and your ʻohana in for many more memorable dining experiences in the near future! Warmest aloha, Peni Siua | Kō Restaurant General Manager
   

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   Zoe

   Miami

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very beautiful plece. The food was excellent! We have a great dinner there!
   

   Ko at Fairmont Kea LaniResponded 3 days ago

   Aloha Zoe, Mahalo for joining us at Kō! We are so happy to hear that you so thoroughly enjoyed both the beauty of our restaurant and our culinary offerings. We hope to be presented with the opportunity of welcoming you as our return guest, soon! Warmest aloha, Peni Siua | Kō Restaurant General Manager
   

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    Alison

    VIP

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    The Sunday brunch is outrageously overpriced for mediocre food. Take a hard pass on Ko and go to the Lobby Lounge or Nick’s Fishmarket instead.
    

    Ko at Fairmont Kea LaniResponded 2 days ago

    Aloha Alison, Mahalo for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that our Sunday brunch did not meet your expectations. Our pricing is a reflection of our dedication to sourcing the finest quality products and ingredients, as we believe this is key to delivering an exceptional dining experience. We continuously strive to provide outstanding value and service, and we regret that we did not achieve this during your visit. We greatly appreciate your input and sincerely hope you will consider returning in the future for a more memorable experience. Warmest aloha, Peni Siua | Kō Restaurant General Manager
    

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