Review of Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery

We went to this restaurant as a recommendation by someone who worked at the desk in our hotel. We went because it was right on the water and supposedly had great sunset view. We had a wait which was no big deal but it was around 30 mins, we were able to just shop and walk around the pier for a bit. We got seated, the environment was loud but the views were very nice. The menu was well labeled with allergen information. They had a good variety of gluten free food, and food you could ask to be made gluten free. We got the burger, I asked for a gluten free bun. They didn’t have an option besides a lettuce bun. They also followed up by telling me that the fries were not gluten free so they would give me white rice. This did not sound appealing so I asked if they had anything else and they had a variety of items like coleslaw or sweet potato fries. I got the sweet potato fries. My meal overall was okay my burger ended up being well done which I did not request. We also got the lettuce chicken wrap on the appetizer menu. It was labeled gluten free but tasted very soy sauce like. The chicken was a great texture but the veggies and small chicken were bathed in salt. So much so there was liquid that we did not dare try at the bottom of the chicken and veggies. This was served with two massive heads of lettuce.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Poor