The setting was just a bit more than spectacular. Our table overlooked a lush green lawn which gave way to the surf rolling onto the lava. The area leading to the ocean was lighted with spot lights so that one's eye could follow the lush green into the frothy white surf and then into the black that was the ocean at night. The sense was very soothing.
Although this is not a place to frequent, given the ambiance and the excellent service, it is a great place to treat oneself. The dinner was both good and interesting, maybe even innovative. My appetiser was a Dungeness Crab Won Ton with a very nicely spiced Red Curry Coconut Sauce. It was a good beginning. Next came the Hot & Sour Soup, which included fresh Keahole Shrimp, delicious Pepeiao Mushrooms and Egg Noodles in a nicely spiced broth. This course was very tasty.
My entree was a very delicious Oyster Marinated Trip-Tip with Crispy Tapioca encrusted Keahole Oysters accompanied by Choy Sum, Kabocha Pumpkin, and Tsukemono Remoulade. The meat was perfectly done and the encrusted oysters were simply delicious. This was an excellent serving and was perfect with the wine we had chosen, which was a 2007 Domaine Drouhin Laurene.
This was an memorable dining evening but one could hardly say that it was worth the rather exorbitant price we paid. There was not value here but, as I said, it is worth an occasional visit.
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