Noelani's Lounge - San Carlos

Neolani's is a great family setting for lunch time. The food was delicious. The staff was kind thoughtful. They set up our table inside because it was a cool morning but allowed availability for outside since that was my original request. The inside table worked out well, even with a squirmy toddler. The decor could use a bit of an update, but I can envision it as a perfect happy hour spot. I will go back without my little one so I can enjoy some adult time with great food and adult beverage!

Everything about Noelani's was fabulous. Food is outstanding, warm and friendly service, great for special occasions.

We enjoyed dining at Noelani 's for Valentines day. The Hawaiian themed atmosphere is casual, fun and relaxing. The food and service may not meet your expectations if you 're looking for gourmet but it 's well priced and everyone is friendly. My wife and I were both very pleased with the experience it took us back to trips to Hawaii!

I made a reservation here on opentable and noted that this was for a birthday surprise. I called the restaurant and left a message asking for a call back. I received a phone call from a gentleman from the restaurant confirming my reservation. During that phone call, I asked about seating for this special birthday night. He told me about the dining area and that there would be a live band. I said it sounded perfect and asked if the reservation noted it would be for a birthday dinner surprise. He said it did and they could do a special birthday dessert. Perfect right? The night we arrived, I again reminded our waitress that this was for a birthday surprise. She said OK, thanks for letting me know. We had appetizers and dinner. The check came. I paid the check. NO BIRTHDAY SURPRISE ANYTHING. When the waitress came by to pick up the cash, I finally had to ask if they were going to bring anything else out before we left, you know because of that birthday thing. She said OH YEAH, I 'LL BE RIGHT BACK. By then the surprise was over because my wife heard my question. She just wanted to leave and not make a fuss. I asked to stay. We just spent about $200.00 on dinner and they completely forgot about my request. She came back and threw down a slice of cake with happy birthday in sprinkles or something down. Now I wasn 't expecting any grand performance. But all the restaurants we 've ever been to over the years has at least sung happy birthday WITH us. To her credit, the waitress did apologize a couple of times for forgetting. My complaint is I let the place know THREE different times this was for a special birthday dinner. I even let them know as I was walking in. Place was not particularly busy that night. We just spent what my family considers a lot of money that night on dinner. At least remember the part about the surprise birthday . It got ruined because I had to ask again within earshot of my wife, who just wanted to leave at that point rather than make a fuss.

If you are looking for Hawaiian food you'll find your rice, potato salad, and spam here nothing special and I prob wouldn't go back