After being barged out of the way - trying to take a sunset photo - by a staff member doing the same, I was dismayed to learn she was to be our server. Mmmm, customers come second when it’s about that photo! Food was OK. Brenneckes serves quality but in small measure. The reason for the poor review was the drink I ordered - a chilled vodka with a twist. What was served was a martini glass of water, not even chilled. I asked for it to be “fixed” and a few drops of vodka were added - with bad grace - to my glass. The shock was the check. $18 for the first failure, and a second charge for the parsimonious remedy. My mild complaint to the manager was met with “if you drank any of it, I have the right to charge you!” Mmmm again! How do you find out your drink is a disaster unless you sip it? Thankfully, logic and a flicker of fairness prevailed, and the “drink” was comped. The final irony was the tip. The “barge me out of the way” server asked me if I wanted to add a tip. She failed to point out that 20 percent had already been added. My comment that I was inclined to leave no tip was met with - gleefully - with “ if you read the menu, a 20 percent tip is automatically added!” Wow, do I feel dumb for patronizing what used to be a classy establishment under family ownership, that has now become cynical and avaricious.

I have always been a big fan of the coconut shrimp as the mango sauce was to die for. NOT any longer .... they changed the sauce and added jalapeno peppers saying that it made it more tropical! Really? In my opinion they took the best thing on the menu and made it the worst. I asked why they don't offer either dipping sauce. No response. I've always visited Brennecke's once or twice during my stay in Kauai. Sadly, not any more. So dissatisfied. Laura - Portland, OR

09/08/24 - My wife and I enjoyed the food, drinks and atmosphere. Brennecke's Beach Broiler is my kind of beach establishment with great views of the ocean. The service was great! Our server Cyndi was great and had no problem getting my Loco Moco changed to the way I wanted it. We will make sure to comeback and enjoy.

On 10/4/2024, my family of 4 visited Kauai and we're recommended to eat at Brennecke's after enjoying the Poʻipū Beach. We were immediately greeted by the Brennecke's staff and seated by the windows which had an amazing view of the beach. Chase was professional, friendly, and was extremely detailed about the menu, along with having recommendations of items to try. My wife accepted the recommendations and Chase was right, she enjoyed what Chase ordered and our family had an excellent meal at Brennecke's. It was a good portion and delicious food. The drinks were also excellent. We will definitely visit Brennecke's again and recommendations everyone to visit Brennecke's while in Kauai.

I am shocked. After three (3) DECADES of going to Brenneke's, tonight they served us drinks that were not only laking in flavor, but laking in alochol. Could not even taste it. Management said if we got replacemnents they would be the same. Didn't they use to be known for their great drinks.???? So there was no reason to stay and order dinner. We left and went to Keoki's Pradise and and a wonderful dinner with great drinks, as usual. So Disappointed in a long time favorite restaurant.

What is the point of a reservation if you are seated 40 min after and people without are seated beore. I get they may have been there for awhile, but stop taking reservations?? Food was just om. Chicken on nachos not good at all.

Fun place , food for the most part good HOWEVER the BBQ chicken sandwich was terrible 😞, the chicken was like leather so hard to chew It couldn’t even be chewed. I had to spit out half of the first one. The bartender even had another made for me. Just as tough. Really suggest they get another vendor for their chicken. Otherwise a fun place , we go every year and have to make it our stop.

BEWARE Marriott guests! Yesterday,, I was charged $50 for a cheeseburger. After the server took my credit card and voucher she returned claiming that drinks weren't covered by the Marriott voucher . However, NO exclusion was printed on it. I asked for a $25 gift card or additional food purchase for the balance and was refused by the hostess/manager.

AS ALWAYS…..Brenneckes on Poipu Beach delivers again!! Service, food, drinks and view/atmosphere are all “top shelf”. We’ve continued to stop here several times with each visit on Kauai’i. An EXTRA MAHALO to VAN. P. ….Her awesome smile is only exceeded by her personal service!! ALOHA VAN!🍍 Bob & Viki

My wife and I had one of the best Ever Thanksgiving dinners here yesterday. The very friendly service and live music was great but the food 'was to die for'. Excellent Thanksgiving feast with all the fix'ins but the turkey was PERFECTLY cooked !!! Truly a grand experience 👍