Noelani's Island Grill

My family and I hosted a baby sprinkle here and what a thoroughly amazing experience we just had.

Correspondence and ordering was a breeze, with a wide selection of items that were perfect for a large part of 50+.

We had booked the back patio and what a cute, spacious, and homey space it was! Maria was a joy to work with, decorating our space with sparkly lights among all the surf boards and tropical fauna decor. She approached her service with so much pride for the restaurant I had almost thought she was the owner. She had the food come out in stages, appetizers first, and then the entrees places in steam boats after some time. This allowed the food to be freshest, hottest, and crispest for our guests. What a way to elevate an already top notch service and experience.

The food itself was fantastic. Everything from the taro poke nachos to the mac salad, to the short ribs and kalua pork was a hit with our guests. Everyone loved the variety and the flavors and they couldn't stop talking about it.

All in all, what a wonderful setting for our special day. The staff and the restaurant were top notch and I just know I'll be back many times for the main menu. I want to try everything!

Delicious food, great service, in a beautiful island ambiance!! Mahalo Nui Loa for opening this restaurant in our area!
We ordered mainly appetizers: pork belly, Kahlua pig quesadillas, spicy edamame, and spring rolls! Everything was delicious! Forgot to photograph all the dishes! LOL!
Will be going back, for sure!!

Came on a weeknight for dinner and there was plenty of seating available. The inside is decorated as a tropical theme and felt like a tiki bar.

Items Ordered:
- Spam musubi: This dish is not worth it in my opinion as it comes with 8 pieces for $13 which feels expensive. The pieces are also fairly small and does not come with much flavor.
- Kalua pig quesadilla: Really tasty! The quesadilla was a little greasy but the flavor was solid and comes as a decent portion.
- Loco moco: Not the best loco moco I have tried but it does the job. The portion seemed a little small though and the sauce could use more flavor.
- Kalua pig and cabbage bowl: A simple dish but very satisfactory. The kalua pig was a little dry but had good flavor overall. I liked how much cabbage they provided in the dish.

I'd been a few times many years back and was happy to see they made it thru Covid! This place is such a gem.

There is plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating along with bar seating! Lots of TVs, heat lamps (outside areas) and fun decor. They also do live entertainment! The spot would also be perfect for a private event!!

This time we went for lunch and there was no wait, we got to pick where we wanted to sit and had a server that was very attentive.
Not only was the food ono along with the wonderful service, the vibes were on point.

The menu has so many delicious looking options it's hard to choose- so here's what we got;

Ube whiskey colada
Spam musubi
Pork lumpia
Hurricane fries
Kalua pig island sliders
Shaka chicken plate
Guava steak plate
Spam fried rice
Potato Mac salad

My personal fave was the guava steak... I could eat that everyday!!

Definitely recommend everyone hula their way over ASAP!

It was a rainy day when I walked into this restaurant. Almost felt like actually being in Hawaii in a way. The host gave us an friendly aloha and we sat down. We noticed the decor definitely had the "tiki" vibe.

This place has all the Hawaiian food you would normally find inside the 48 contiguous states. I didn't anything like poi, which is more of an acquired taste but you're more likely to find that in Hawaii.

I got Loco Moco and my fiancèe Guava Steak. For the appetizers, we got the spam musubi with eggs. I preferred the Guava Steak over the the Loco Moco. Not that they're comparable dishes but it's more suited to my taste palate. It was more juicy. Not that there was anything wrong with the Loco Moco, it tasted great. But I ate it many times at other restaurants, it didn't really stand out to me. If you're just looking for Hawaiian vibes with food, this is a good place to check out.

Had a chance to visit Noelanis on Valentine's Day with my fiancé and so glad I did! This is a cute spot with lots of heart and a cute ambiance. The service was fast and friendly which was really nice. Once we sat down we ordered:

* poke - this was the soy based one and it was yummy but flavorful and fresh

* Shaka chicken plate - this was yummy and we upgraded to the spam fried rice which was nice and flavorful. The chicken was super crispy which I loved

* pork belly with pineapple - this was sauce and I wish the pork belly was more crispy, overall okay though

Overall portions are big and food is good for what you pay. Worth trying once!

I've been wanting to try Noelani's for a while and finally had the chance today! Stopped by for a quick lunch and sat at the bar. The service was amazing-- everyone here is so attentive and friendly, and the food comes out so quickly.

We had the spicy poke to start and ordered some taro chips to go alongside, and it was all delicious and so fresh. I tried both the teriyaki chicken plate and the guava beef, and both were phenomenal. The spam fried rice and regular rice were also great. The mac/potato salad wasn't my fav, but only because I don't like black olives and the olive flavor is pretty strong throughout. Still, everything was fresh and flavorful all around. The only thing I really wanted to get that we didn't try is the mud pie. I'll definitely be back for it, though!!

Overall, love this place. The vibes are great, as are the people who work here. Can't wait to come back for dessert and also to try some drinks!!

Noelani's is so much fun! Sometimes they have live music. It's great for groups. Really fun happy hour spot. The Mai tais are incredible but quite strong!! The service is consistent and everyone is always very chipper. The Shaka chicken is unique and delicious! Both the front and back patios are very nice.

Unforgettable food, fantastic ambiance, and excellent service! If only I lived closer, I would be here every day :)

Vibes!! Came here with my team after some business meetings in the area, and was surprised to find such a cozy restaurant in San Carlos with nice Hawaiian vibes.

I was expecting the usual Hawaiian dishes, but was nicely surprised by the interesting Asian fusion menu. Price is on the higher side, but presentation of food, service, atmosphere, and uniqueness of the dishes make up for it.

The chicken was very tender for the katsu, and the ingredients for the Poke Bowl were very fresh. The pineapple and pork belly bites were really good - definitely recommend!