The Sandbox Poolside Restaurant

A poolside, ocean-facing retreat with sweeping views of Hanalei Bay and a menu of locally sourced, classic Hawaiian beach fare. A perfect gathering spot for families to gather, lounge, share a meal and take a dip in the pool.
Featuring the perfect poolside bites like poke bowls, fish tacos, burgers on locally baked bread, a wood-burning pizza oven, and keiki menu (for your minis). Beverages are designed for poolside lounging, with craft cocktails made from 50+ agave spirits, frozen drinks, locally sourced beer, cider, kombuchas, and low-ABV seltzer.
Located on the 1st floor.

Monday Extended Hours
Join us on Monday evenings for dinner and live music at The Sandbox. Enjoy casual dining at our outdoor, poolside restaurant overlooking Hanalei Bay — to the sounds of live music by local artists.
Bar | 10am-8pm Food | 11am-8pm Live music | 6pm-8pm

Meet Our Local Purveyors
Supporting local farmers and growers is essential to our sustainability efforts. Our island purveyors provide us with the freshest ethically sourced ingredients to ensure a mindful experience
Menu
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Kukui Nut Guacamole & Chipsavocado, pico de gallo, crispy local corn tortilla chips (V, GF) 23, Add salsa verde or salsa roja 3
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Caramelized Onion Diplocal vegetable crudité, flat bread (VG, NF) 17
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Ahi Nachos*wanton chips, cucumber, avocado, green onion, unagi, sesame, wasabi aioli, sweet chili sauce 29 (NF, DF)
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Lemon Hummuslocal vegetable crudité, flat bread (V) 18
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Fresh Catch Ceviche*Kaua'i citrus, jalapeño leche de tigre, red onion, radish, chips (NF, DF, GF) 29
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Kaua'i Style Spicy Poke Bowl*local ahi tuna, white rice, tobiko, Korean chilis, furikake, unagi sauce 29 (DF)
Wood Fired Pizza
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Margherita Pizzatomatoes, fresh mozzarella, torn rooftop basil (VG, NF) 25
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Pepperoni Pizzasliced pepperoni, shredded mozzarella (NF) 30
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Hulihuli Pizzabbq chicken, mozzarella, white cheddar, caramelized onions, applewood smoked bacon, Hawaiian BBQ sauce (NF) 27
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Daily Pizza Specialhand-tossed pizza dough, toppings of the day MP
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Kauaʻi Gardenmushrooms, red peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, basil, mozzarella (vegan cheese available upon request) (VG, NF) 26
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North Shore*shrimp, baby arugula, shaved parmesan, lemon zest, white sauce (NF) 26
Sandbox Signatures
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The Sandbox Smashburger*Wagyu blend patty, natural bacon-pineapple preserve, Cooper Cheese, caramelized onion, house pickles, arugula, umami sauce, Passion Bakery sweet bun, fries (NF) 29
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The 1 Veggie Taro Burgersprouts, mushroom, garlic aioli, Passion Bakery sweet bun, fries (VG, NF) 27
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Seared Blackened Ahi Sandwich*local clover sprouts, tomato, smoked pepper aioli, red onion, Passion Bakery sweet bun, fries 29 (NF)
Street Style Tacos
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Tempura Shrimpavocado tomatillo salsa (DF, NF) 24
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Achiote Marinated Local Catchavocado tomatillo salsa (GF, DF, NF) 25
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Carne Asadapineapple, avocado salsa (GF, DF, NF) 25
Salads
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Kaua'i Grown GreensCharred sweet corn, Kaua'i mango, avocado, crushed curry cashews, torn crispy wontons, POG vinaigrette (VG, DF) 22
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Hearts of Palm Caesarromaine lettuce, house croutons, Caesar dressing 24 (VG, NF)
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Chopped Harvest SaladHearty lettuces, herbed tomato, cucumber, sweet peppers, pickled red onion, roasted sweet potato, marinated chickpeas, pickled mustard seed, sherry lemon vinaigrette (V, GF, NF) 22
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Healthy BowlRice, quinoa, sweet potato, pickled red onion, roasted mushrooms, soft egg, toasted sesame, baby kale, roasted peppers, umami sauce (VG, GF, NF) 26
Sides
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Za'atar Friesroasted garlic butter, grated parmesan, herbs (VG, NF) 15
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Seasonal FruitCup|12, Plate|22 (V, GF, NF)
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Fresh Local Vegetable Crudité(V, GF) 10
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Crispy Local Corn Tortilla Chips(V, NF) 10 add salsa verde or salsa roja 3
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Local Greens SaladPOG Vinaigrette (V, GF, NF) 10
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Enhancementsfresh catch|15, grilled prawns|16, carne asada|16, hulihuli chicken|14
Sweets
Poolside Libations
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Kula SpritzKula Strawberry infused Aperol, Ca'Furlan Prosecco, Fever Tree Grapefruit soda 20
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`Ono MargaritaLalo Blanco Tequila, Ilegal Mezcal, Cointreau, liliko'i, citrus 22
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Mai TaiKōloa Kaua'i White Rum, Kōloa Kaua'i Dark Rum, pineapple juice, dry orange curaçao, macadamia nut orgeat, lime 22
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Hana HouBotanist Gin, aloe vera, melon, cucumber, Fever Tree Yuzu & Lime soda 26
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Polynesian PrinceKuleana Huihui Rum, Kōloa Kaua'i Coconut Rum, macadamia nut orgeat, lime, aromatic bitters (SC) 24
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Spicy MargaritaPatron Cristalino, mango, Ancho Reyes, lime, tajin (SC) 26
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Prickly Pear PalomaDos Hombres Mezcal, prickly pear, lime, Fever Tree Lime Grapefruit soda, tajin 24
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Espresso MartiniBelvedere Organic Vodka, Kahlua Liqueur, salted espresso foam 24
Frozen Cocktails
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Frose Pink FlamingoRosé, Tito's Handmade Vodka, guava, Lillet
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Banana ColadaBacardi Superior Rum, Kōloa Kaua'i Spiced Rum, banana, coconut, pineapple
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Mango MargaritaCodigo Blanco, mango, liliko`i
Zero-Proof Cocktails
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Makana ManaMango, Wai Koko coconut water, lime, yuzu, Fever Tree Yuzu soda 12
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Lilikoʻi SpritzLocal liliko'i, charged water, lime 12
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Lyre's Amalfi SpritzLyre's Amalfi Spritz, seasonal fruit 16
Draft Beer
Beer
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Heineken
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Modelo
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Big Wave Golden Ale
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Lagunitas a Little Sumpin' Sumpin Ale
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Heineken 0.0
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Ola Maʻa Lager
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Ola Lilikoʻi IPA
Seltzer, Cider, Kombucha
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Plant Botanicals Seltzer
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Suntory -196 Whole Fruit Vodka Seltzer
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Ube Blue Bae Seltzer
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Li Hing Mango Seltzer
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Juneshine Hard Kombucha
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Guava Lava Cider
Wine
Bubbles
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Perrier Jouet, Grand Brut, Epernay NV215
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Ca'Furlan, Prosecco, Italy(SC) 19/76
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Lallier, Brut Champagne N.V., France60/236
White
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Gérard Bertrand, Castellum, Sauvignon Blanc, France(SC) 18/72
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Chalk Hill, Sonoma Coast, Chardonnay, California(SC) 22/88
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Twomey, Sauvignon Blanc, California(SC) 19/76
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Jermann, Pinot Grigio, Italy(O) 18/72
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Nisia Verde 2022 Old Vines, Verdejo, Spain18/72
Rosé
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Chateau d'Esclans, The Beach Rosé, France18/72
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Pink Flamingo Rosé, France18/72
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Maison Sainte Marguerite Symphonie, Rose, Cotes de Provence, France27/105
Red
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Cloudline, Pinot Noir, Oregon(SC) 19/76
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Emilio Moro, "Finca Reslaso," Tempranillo, Spain(O, BD) 19/76
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Tinto Negro, Malbec, Argentina20/80