Restaurants near Darrin Gee's Spirit of Golf Academy

Even with having made reservations months in advance, notating that we were celebrating a birthday and being Marriott Ambassador level guests, we were given a table that was tucked back a bit from a view . What made this a little more disappointing is that full view tables remained open/unused for the duration our meal. Food was good but the pacing was off. We ordered 6-7 dishes and we a bit surprised to have them ALL on our table within 5 minutes of ordering with two being lukewarm (gambas and piquillos). If we hadn’t ordered a second round of crudo and kebabs, we would have been done with our meal faster than a McDonalds visit.

Really delicious food and amazing service. Everyone was so kind. And the view was incredible! Right in front of the beach. The whole experience was delightful.

Chef Hess (and FORC owner) comes out to chat with you and ask about your meal - and that tells you a lot about how this place operates. Very solid service, nice spot right down in the center of Waimea but you feel like you're out in the countryside. Ahi sashimi and "adult" mac and cheese (gnocchi + goat cheese + bacon) were both excellent. The NY strip was locally sourced (Parker Ranch) and was super flavorful. Cocktails were also professionally prepared and outstanding; dessert was macadamia nut and chocolate heavy and that was all to the good as well. Would come back in a heartbeat.

Canoe House is a special place. The food is truly remarkable. The setting is gorgeous. Our server Dean was outstanding. He really helped make the experience special. He knows the menu and all the ingredients in great detail and was flexible in the way we ordered - allowing is to get half orders of various dishes so that we could create interesting combos. The restaurant is very expensive without a doubt. But they deliver in every way.

It was one of the most beautiful dining experiences, we have ever had. Haruki takes great care and pride in creating his dishes.