Food was delicious and well-presented. Our top items were the honey lavender shrimp, short ribs (delicious in every iteration across the Kea Lani hotel offerings), and the fresh catch. Octopus appetizer was good, but not great. Tempura lobster was good, but very one-dimensional. Fresh catch, short ribs, and octopus represented in attached photos. I will note that the fresh catch rivaled Mama’s Fish House in terms of quality of the fish, preparation, and overall experience.
Dan M
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April 18, 2025
KO in the Fairmont hotel is a very upscale restaurant with a positive upbeat vibe. We’ve been to this hotel before and ate at the fish market restaurant which was very good but a little stuffy compared to KO. The staff was very accommodating. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and explained all of the dishes very well and his recommendation for me was spectacular. The presentation was spectacular and something you would see on TV. Oliver food was great. We had fish and steak and a side of noodles would definitely stop back in here and have a great meal if you’re on the fence of looking for something stop by here and you won’t be disappointed.
Maui World Travelers
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August 24, 2025
IMO, Ko's menu got a whole lot better under their new chef.
ATMOSPHERE:
Located poolside in the Fairmont Kea Lani. The open air restaurant features trendy decor, spacious booths, high tops, regular tables, and odd bar seating that's split in half; one half of the circular bar is traditional seating while the other half sits on the floor below about 4 steps down, giving diners privacy but no view of anything besides the wall holding up the bar counter.
BEVERAGE:
Afternoon Ti
Vodka-based mojito-like cocktail.
FOOD:
Their old menu was overpriced, underwhelming Filipino cuisine. Not anymore!
Ahi on the Rock
Cook it yourself fresh tuna pieces on a blazing hot rock. Very good.
Ahi Tataki on Shrimp Toast
Flavorful with nice textures.
Chilled Bang Bang Chicken & Somen Noodles.
Tasty & refreshing.
Lavender Honey Crispy Shrimp
Traditional dish. Crispy and not overly sweet.
Paniolo Bone-In Ribeye
Great flavor!
SERVICE:
Consistently good.
TIP:
They're currently closed for renovations as of this review.
Jessica Edwards
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March 02, 2025
We were extremely impressed by the delicious food and amazing service! Zee was fantastic! He explained everything to great detail and answered all of our questions about the restaurant and resort as if he had been there forever. He made us feel so welcomed. He knew ever ingredient and how everything was prepared.
We enjoyed our delicious non alcoholic cocktails.
From the salad, appetizers, the main course, and dessert, everything tasted fresh and very flavorful. They have a wonderful variety of plates. I'm interested in trying more!
We had a great table with views of the pool. Live music by a solo guitarist. Our evening couldn't have been more perfect!
We have tried many restaurants throughout Maui, and I will say Kō is at the very top! Casual yet fine dining!
Hernan Cardenas
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March 02, 2025
The food at Kō was spectacular! We called in and reserved a table just 10 minutes before arriving, and everything went smoothly. Our waitress Morgan was incredibly hospitable, and the service was exceptional. Highly recommend!
Food was delicious and well-presented. Our top items were the honey lavender shrimp, short ribs (delicious in every iteration across the Kea Lani hotel offerings), and the fresh catch. Octopus appetizer was good, but not great. Tempura lobster was good, but very one-dimensional. Fresh catch, short ribs, and octopus represented in attached photos. I will note that the fresh catch rivaled Mama’s Fish House in terms of quality of the fish, preparation, and overall experience.
KO in the Fairmont hotel is a very upscale restaurant with a positive upbeat vibe. We’ve been to this hotel before and ate at the fish market restaurant which was very good but a little stuffy compared to KO. The staff was very accommodating. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and explained all of the dishes very well and his recommendation for me was spectacular. The presentation was spectacular and something you would see on TV. Oliver food was great. We had fish and steak and a side of noodles would definitely stop back in here and have a great meal if you’re on the fence of looking for something stop by here and you won’t be disappointed.
IMO, Ko's menu got a whole lot better under their new chef. ATMOSPHERE: Located poolside in the Fairmont Kea Lani. The open air restaurant features trendy decor, spacious booths, high tops, regular tables, and odd bar seating that's split in half; one half of the circular bar is traditional seating while the other half sits on the floor below about 4 steps down, giving diners privacy but no view of anything besides the wall holding up the bar counter. BEVERAGE: Afternoon Ti Vodka-based mojito-like cocktail. FOOD: Their old menu was overpriced, underwhelming Filipino cuisine. Not anymore! Ahi on the Rock Cook it yourself fresh tuna pieces on a blazing hot rock. Very good. Ahi Tataki on Shrimp Toast Flavorful with nice textures. Chilled Bang Bang Chicken & Somen Noodles. Tasty & refreshing. Lavender Honey Crispy Shrimp Traditional dish. Crispy and not overly sweet. Paniolo Bone-In Ribeye Great flavor! SERVICE: Consistently good. TIP: They're currently closed for renovations as of this review.
We were extremely impressed by the delicious food and amazing service! Zee was fantastic! He explained everything to great detail and answered all of our questions about the restaurant and resort as if he had been there forever. He made us feel so welcomed. He knew ever ingredient and how everything was prepared. We enjoyed our delicious non alcoholic cocktails. From the salad, appetizers, the main course, and dessert, everything tasted fresh and very flavorful. They have a wonderful variety of plates. I'm interested in trying more! We had a great table with views of the pool. Live music by a solo guitarist. Our evening couldn't have been more perfect! We have tried many restaurants throughout Maui, and I will say Kō is at the very top! Casual yet fine dining!
The food at Kō was spectacular! We called in and reserved a table just 10 minutes before arriving, and everything went smoothly. Our waitress Morgan was incredibly hospitable, and the service was exceptional. Highly recommend!