Brennecke’s Beach Broiler is an open-air restaurant and bar across the street from Poipu Beach in Koloa, on Kauaʻi’s South Shore. Its upstairs dining room looks out over the coastline, with beach views especially appealing around sunset. The menu ranges from seafood and island-style dishes to burgers, sandwiches and salads. Come for a meal or a drink, and consider the seafood risotto, tuna poke or a Mai Tai. Reservations are advised, particularly at busy times.
The dining room and its beach setting
Brennecke’s Beach Broiler is at 2100 Hoone Road in Koloa, across the street from Poipu Beach. The restaurant’s upstairs dining room gives you a view along the coast, and the open-air setting brings the beach close without putting your table on the sand. Window seats look toward the water; outdoor seating is also available.
The setting suits a casual lunch after time at the beach or a longer dinner. At sunset, the view becomes part of the meal. The restaurant is family-friendly, with a children’s menu and familiar choices such as burgers and nachos alongside seafood and other island-inspired dishes.
What to order
The menu covers seafood, pasta, steak, salads, burgers and sandwiches, so a group can mix a full meal with a lighter plate. Tuna poke and seafood risotto are among the seafood choices. Mahi mahi is another option, while the loco moco brings a more substantial island-style meal. Coconut shrimp is a shareable starter, and fish and chips or a chicken sandwich work for a simpler lunch.
The kitchen uses a kiawe-wood broiler for items including fish, chicken, steaks and burgers. If you want a meal built around that cooking style, choose one of the broiled options. Salads and vegetarian choices provide alternatives to meat and seafood, and gluten-free options are available.
For drinks, the bar serves cocktails including the Mai Tai and Lava Flow, as well as beer and wine. You can stop in for a drink without making it a full dinner. Desserts are on the menu too, including chocolate cake; Bob’s favorite ice cream combines coffee ice cream, macadamia nuts, coconut and a chocolate cookie crust.
Planning your visit
Brennecke’s serves lunch and dinner, and the restaurant accepts reservations. Booking ahead is sensible if you have a particular dinner time in mind, since waits can build during busy periods. If you arrive before your table is ready, the bar may have space to order a drink.
The restaurant is an easy pairing with Poipu Beach, which sits just across the road. You can take a walk by the water before or after eating; the beach is also known as a place where sea turtles come ashore. Keep wildlife viewing at a respectful distance and follow posted guidance on the beach.
The range of dishes makes this a practical choice for groups with different appetites: order seafood or a broiled main for dinner, share starters, or keep things simple with a sandwich and a drink. For a relaxed stop after beach time, the open-air dining room and ocean view are as much a part of the visit as the menu.
FAQ
Where is Brennecke’s Beach Broiler?
It is at 2100 Hoone Road in Koloa, across the street from Poipu Beach.
Can you make a reservation?
Yes. Reservations are accepted, and booking ahead is advised because waits can be long at busy times.
What kind of food is on the menu?
The menu includes seafood, pasta, steak, burgers, salads, sandwiches and island-style dishes such as loco moco.
Does Brennecke’s Beach Broiler have ocean views?
Yes. The upstairs dining room looks out over the coastline, and the restaurant also has outdoor seating.
