Sun Deck at the Lani Kai

Miserable, elderly host at the front. He's bad for business, no questions asked. I erroneously sat myself down at the awesome sliding tables that overlook the beach - the sundeck wasn't busy. I will admit, i completely did not see the sign at the front that said 'wait to be seated' again, my error. I did see an elderly gentleman worker at the front, and we made eyes, but I made nothing of it, as the last time I was there, no staff were near, and we sat ourselves also, without issue. The elderly host came up to my brother and I, no hello, and in a very unfriendly manner placed down the menus and angrily said 'you two clearly missed the sign that said wait to be seated!' I apologized immediately and said I didn't see the sign. He said nothing and walked off. I was so excited to be there caus

Food is your average simple fried dishes. I had the fried shrimp and it was good! The view is beautiful during the day and for sunset. You do have to go early and reserve if you want to sit at one of the outer swing tables. Those have the best views. Be prepared for people from the inner table to come take sunset pictures while you eat tho lol. They should open up an area for that at the very end of the restaurant. Staff is super attentive and accommodating. Vibe is fun and relaxing.

We ate at the Sun Deck restaurant at Lani Kai yesterday. I ordered the Prime Rib sandwich and asked it I could get it rare. The waitress said yes. It arrive so overdone that it was like cardboard. I let the waitress know and she said she would talk the the manager. She then informed me that it only comes one way (medium well) for the sandwich. If I ordered the steak instead of the sandwich I could have gotten it rare. I said, why did you not tell me that when I ordered the sandwich rare? She said she did not know. I said "I can't eat this. She did not give me anything different and did not take it off the bill. I tried 2 bites of the sandwich. I told her I was very disappointed. Oh well. I am a local. I won't eat there again.

Sammy G thank you for the great experience maybe they will bring some crawfish to the area you can try. Much love from Louisiana. Good food good service 👌 Id share a photo but I ate most of it before so in lieu of food photos ill post. ..

Food was good and service was quick and friendly. Cute little bench seats that glided. Great view of the beach and there is inside and outside seating options.