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Locally Sourced Dish

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Nutrition is a key element of Wellness at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, with six food and beverage outlets, offering fresh, local, and sustainability sourced farm-to-table ingredients.

All of our dining venues are designated Ocean Friendly Restaurants by Surfrider Kauaʻi, an organization dedicated to ocean and marine life conservation.

1 Kitchen

1 Kitchen Restaurant

Our signature restaurant, founded on plant-forward, hyper-local and sustainably sourced cuisine from the island and its surrounding waters. Led by nature, 1 Kitchen’s menu is highly seasonal, featuring the best ingredients from Kauaʻi’s farmers, ranchers, fishers, and growers.

1 Kitchen’s evolving wine list is one of the island’s largest, featuring 165+ labels highlighting organic and biodynamic vineyards, plus zero-waste cocktails made with local rum and spirits.

Just as the seasons change, so does our availability. To ensure guaranteed seating, we always recommend confirming a reservation in advance.

Located on the 8th floor.

Daily Hours
Breakfast | 7am - 11am
Lunch | 11:30am - 5pm
Dinner | 5:30pm - 9pm
Bar | 10:30am - 10pm
Welina

Welina Terrace Lounge

At Welina Terrace, breathtaking views of Mount Makana and Hanalei Bay glisten as the sunset paints a watercolor mural in the sky. Every detail ignites your senses and extends an invitation to unwind, reminisce, and savor the present moment. Whether you’re toasting with vibrant cocktails enhanced by housemade artisan syrups or indulging in Japanese-inspired shared plates crafted with the freshest island ingredients, settle into a sense of place unlike any other.

With a highly curated selection of Hawaiian rums, agave spirits, Japanese whiskeys, craft beers, and sustainable wines, raise a glass as talented local musicians fill the air with fresh sounds—and daylight effortlessly fades on another unforgettable day.

Just as the seasons change, so does our availability. To ensure guaranteed seating, we always recommend confirming a reservation in advance.

Located on the 9th floor.

Daily Hours
Open Nightly
Bar | 4pm - 11pm
Bites | 5pm - 10pm
Neighbors

Neighbors Café

Our café, market and communal gathering spot for guests and locals. Catch up with cold-pressed juices, kombucha and wellness shots from our friends at Kauaʻi Juice Co., recharge with barista-brewed local coffee from Hanalei Coffee Roasters or linger over a nutrient-rich breakfast of chia parfaits, overnight oats, housemade pastries, sustainable salads.

For guests or locals on the go, skip the line with our on-the-go ordering and enjoy refreshing coconut water, tea, kombuchas, açaí bowls, sandwiches and gelato from our sweet friends at Papalani Gelato in Poʻipū to take with you wherever you wander.

Located on the 9th floor.

Daily Hours
6am - 4pm
The Sandbox

The Sandbox Poolside Restaurant

A poolside, ocean-facing retreat with sweeping views of Hanalei Bay and a menu of locally sourced, classic Hawaiian beach fare. A perfect gathering spot for families to gather, lounge, share a meal and take a dip in the pool.

Featuring the perfect poolside bites like poke bowls, fish tacos, burgers on locally baked bread, a wood-burning pizza oven, and keiki menu (for your minis). Beverages are designed for poolside lounging, with craft cocktails made from 50+ agave spirits, frozen drinks, locally sourced beer, cider, kombuchas, and low-ABV seltzer.

Located on the 1st floor.

Daily Hours
Bar 10am - Sunset
Lunch 11am - 5pm
Shave Ice

Wai'oli

Classic cool treats — enjoy shave ice made with locally crafted syrups, soft-serve ice cream, island made gelato and natural toppings. Level up your shave ice with single-batch local rums, plus a poolside boutique with merch like sunscreen, sunglasses, and more gear for fun in the sun.

Located on the 1st floor.

Daily Hours
11am - 5pm
Green smoothie

The Juice Bar

Daily wellness support, pre- and post-workout fuel, and energizing smoothies to power your next adventure. A selection of cold-pressed juices made with locally sourced, nutrient-rich ingredients from our partners at Kauai Juice Co., coffee and tea from Hanalei Coffee Roasters, plus signature kombuchas and wellness elixirs curated with your optimal health in mind.

Located on the 8th floor.

Hours
6am - 2pm

In-Room Dining

Refuel on your own schedule with seasonal, locally fresh items delivered to your door for maximum relaxation.

HOURS

Daily | 6am - 10pm

An outdoor fruit stand

Lobby Farmstand

A quick, healthy snack is never far away when you’re in our sanctuary. Our daily market stand is always full of fresh, seasonal selections from our local farm partners.

 

Meet Our Culinary Team

Chef Daniel
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Chef Daniel Palumbo

For over 20 years, Daniel Palumbo has held top culinary roles at prestigious establishments. Currently, as executive chef at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i’s North Shore, he oversees the resort's six dining venues. Chef Daniel began his career in the U.S. Army, trained at the Culinary Institute of America, and held positions at Michelin-star restaurants in New York. His culinary career led him to progressive roles at luxury hotels, including The Plaza, Lotte New York Palace and St. Regis New York City. Passionate about food and community, Chef Daniel supports local food producers and building the pipeline of culinary talent through educational partnerships.

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