Review of Hilton Waikoloa Village

Lagoon Grill has a cool location at the Hilton Waikaloa -- views of the ocean and the DolphinQuest training area. Casual eatery with not much offered for Celiac, but they are careful with what they do offer. GF buns for hamburgers and they'll sub your fries for a giant fruit salad.

The Legends of Hawaii Luau is a splurge, but when you're in Hawaii, you feel like you have to go to a luau. The luau is served buffet style and every dish is labeled with what allergens are missing-- gluten-free, dairy-free, etc. That said, I'm anxious about cross-contamination and asked that my son's plate come directly from the kitchen which they happily did. Despite telling me that everything in the buffet was gf, my son's plate only came out with the fish as the protein-- no pork or brisket. He was very happy with what he got, so I didn't press the question any further re: if other dishes were truly gf. They also brought him out a beautifully plated flourless chocolate cake for dessert.

Nui Breakfast- my son ordered an acai bowl without granola and enjoyed a safe and delicious gf breakfast. I didn't notice if they had gf bread for toast or sandwiches.

Waikaloa Coffee Company-- great for a quick breakfast. They sell instant cups of Bob's Red Mill GF oatmeal and their smoothies are delicious and safe. No GF breakfast sandwiches.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating