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Crouching Lion Inn


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4.5 of 5 stars 13 ratings
13 ratings
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#1 of 3 restaurants in Kaaawa
  • Average price*: $ 35
  • Address: 51-666 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaaawa, Oahu, HI 96730-9819
  • Phone:  (808) 237-8511
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5 of 5 stars
Kentuckytourist 1 contribution
Lexington
May 21, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

Crouching Lion Inn is a must on any trip to Oahu. My husband and I passed it on our way South, back to our hotel in the the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. It was so enchanting that we turned around to go back and grab a drink on the patio. Greeted by Alan, seated by Tanya, they treated us... more

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5 of 5 stars
tazzigirl 1 contribution
Kent, WA
Apr 10, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We tip our hats to the new owners of this fine establishment!!! Food was reasonable and tasty, drinks are superb, atmosphere and staff are an extra bonus. From our romantic time alone together to the family dinner for 10, this is our first choice of places to experience. Highly recommended!!! more

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1 of 5 stars
kepij 2 contributions
Kaneohe, HI
Feb 15, 2009
3/4 found this review helpful

We used to love the food here, but they have since gone through a couple changes in ownership. We were excited to see how the new owners were doing and went there on Valentine's Day. It was packed and they were in way over their head. They were not seating the patrons in order arrived (most like us had reservations).... more

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2 of 5 stars
1969usmc1988 42 contributions
Kailua
Feb 7, 2009
2/4 found this review helpful

We had heard of the Crouching Lion and had many freinds recommended but we did not have the best of experiences. The establishment has just re-opened after being closed for a period and it was evident that the new owners were struggling. Here is the problem. They are just off Kam highway, just short of halfway to North Shore so... more

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4 of 5 stars
BLUTOV 21 contributions
Harper Woods, Michigan
Jan 5, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

The food was good, not spectacular it's the view and hearing and seeing the ocean, a great lunch stop...check out the rock formation on the left side behind the inn and you'll see how the inn got it's name. more

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4 of 5 stars
Kvassay 1 contribution
Wichita, KS
Aug 11, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

This place just recently reopened and I must say we stayed here in Oahu for 8 days and came here 3 times! The food was very good. Specifically the crab cakes, coconut shrimp, and the tuna salad with avocado. The Mahi was good but not great. The deserts were amazing! I am not a huge fan of coconut anything but... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 13, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Location is AMAZING! The food is also not too bad. I had a great meal with friends... it felt intimate and like we are eating at a friends house. more

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2 of 5 stars
valleygirl707 12 contributions
Napa Valley, CA
Dec 13, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

This is the only place in this town to eat....my reccomendation isto go out of town. This place doesn't attract the best cooking staff, so the food is either frozen or justbadly cooked. The server was nice and polite which was the only good thing about it. Bad food on a loud highway. Not really sure why anyone would eat... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 11, 2007

Awesome view, great food. more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Carmichael, CA
Jun 3, 2006
4/10 found this review helpful

Food was decent, view is great. The night manager obviously does not care about return business with her un-called for remarks. Quite unfortunate as we will not be coming back, nor will I ever recommend this place to anyone. In fact I will say whatever you do, avoid this place. Plenty of other places to spend your money with better... more

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Crouching Lion Inn Address

51-666 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaaawa, Oahu, HI 96730-9819
Tel: (808) 237-8511
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.