Splash Bar at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

 While staying at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, we enjoyed a delicious lunch at the hotel's poolside restaurant Splash Bar. A friend of a friend is the Chef here, and I had heard that the garlic furikake chicken wings were really good, so of course we had to try it while staying at the hotel. 

At first bite, we were in love with these chicken wings! They were hot, juicy, and seasoned perfectly with sprinklings of garlic and furikake. I was trying not to eat more than one, because I was supposed to run a 13 mile running race the next day and did not want to upset my stomach the day before, but these wings were addicting, and I could have finished the entire plate if it weren't for the upcoming race. The wings were served with a dipping sauce, but I did not even bother trying the sauce, because the wings were delicious on its own.

One of my sons ordered a hamburger, and he said it was one of the best burgers he's ever eaten! Before I realized it, the burger was completely gone from the plate (and in his tummy!).  

The hubby ordered the fish tacos. He said they were good, but had a slight kick to them, so I didn't try them at all (again, because I did not want to upset my stomach).  The fish sure looked fresh.

So this is a hotel in the heart of Waikiki, and the prices are a reflection of that. Honestly, I almost fell over when I received the bill.  But I would definitely come back for the garlic furikake chicken wings, and I'm sure my son would order the burger again! 

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SPLASH BAR (located in the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani)
120 KAIULANI AVE
(808) 921-4600
6:30 AM - 8:30 PM DAILY

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Sheraton Waikiki Celebrates the “12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS” In Sandsational Style!

Koi in the pond, poke boards, ukulele, beanbags in the pool, surfing Santas, swimming turtles, hula lessons, flower lei, pool towels, kalua pigs, mai tais at RumFire and a menehune with a Christmas tree…are all part Sheraton Waikiki’s sandsational holiday display this year. In what is the largest sand sculpture ever created at the hotel, the display is a festive countdown depicting 12 Days of Sheraton Waikiki Christmas.

 

Sandsational Sand Sculpting, a company based in Melbourne, Fla., has put the finishing touches on the second of two holiday sculptures at the hotel. According to Jill Harris of Sandsational, the first one was completed on November 9, uses 8 tons of sand, and portrays Santa enjoying mai tais at hotspot RumFire, as well as a menehune with a Christmas tree as the second and first day of Christmas, respectively. These are in the main lobby, while the second sculpture in the Sheraton Waikiki Porte Cochere took 50 tons of sand and features the third through 12^th days of Christmas.

 

This year, Harris and Thomas Koet, who have been the main architects of the sand sculptures at Sheraton Waikiki, were joined by another artist, Susanne Ruseler, for the larger sculpture and both sculptures took more than 250 hours over nearly three weeks to complete.

 

Since 2006, Sandsational has been creating visually stunning masterpieces in the Sheraton Waikiki lobby. Past sculptures have been a tribute to the Mālama Honua voyage by the Hōkūle‘a canoe and a Samoan warrior’s knife dance, performed before battle with the nifo oti, or “tooth of death” with the sculpture titled “Fireknife Dancers.” This past year featured Nāmaka, the sea goddess, and older sister of fire goddess Pele.

 

“Being on Waikiki Beach during the holidays is a dream for many and these sand sculptures capture the fun and magic of the most wonderful time of the year,” says Area General Manager Kelly Sanders, who is credited with bringing Sandsational to the Sheraton Waikiki, which remains the only hotel in Hawaii to feature sand sculptures of any kind.

 

The sand sculptures are huge draws for the thousands of guests who come to Sheraton Waikiki for holiday events and gatherings. The sculptures are expected to remain at the hotel through early 2018 when a new sculpture will be made in the lobby.

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Visit Maui: Cliff Dive Grill

Whether you've worked up an appetite after a day at the pool, or looking for a casual spot for dinner with a great view of the sunset, check out the Cliff Dive Grill.

After spending hours at the pool, everyone in our family was hungry, so we decided to order lunch from Cliff Dive Grill.  Originally we had planned to eat poolside, but we ended up taking the food back to our hotel room to eat.

Cliff Dive Nachos

Grilled Chicken Quesadilla

The food sure was tasty!

The Nachos - tortilla chips piled high with chicken, cheese sauce, jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, were perfect for sharing!

A kids menu is offered, but we decided to get the quesadilla for the kids - it was more than enough for all of my kids to share. Each huge piece was stuffed with chicken and cheese.

I loved that the pool attendant made sure to pack lots of utensils, napkins, and plates so we could enjoy our lunch in our hotel room.

We were stuffed from all of that yummy food!

Cliff Dive Grill
2605 Kaanapali Pkwy

Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-0031

Mahalo to Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa for the dining credit.  Gratuity was paid on my own.

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Splash Bar & Bento - Poolside Eats at Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel

While at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel, my kids loved playing at the pool. Thankfully, we didn't have to go very far when it came time to eat, as the Splash Bar & Bento is located poolside, offering a variety of locally- and Japanese-inspired dishes.

Chicken Katsu Sliders with Fries

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Fries

Hula Hula Hot Dog with Fries

Grilled Chicken Breast with Steamed Vegetables

Grilled Pineapple Bacon Cheese Burger

Fudgy Brownie Sundae

I had been wanting to try the Chicken Katsu Sliders ever since I looked at the menu online while planning our staycation. Three Portuguese Sweet Rolls were stuffed with Chicken Katsu, along with a Slaw that gave the sliders a nice crunch, and a Madras curry aioli. Although I missed having katsu sauce, the aioli gave the sliders a nice flavor, and the katsu was perfectly crisp on the outside, and tender on the inside.

My husband liked the Pineapple Bacon Cheese Burger, which was topped with a rum-spiked pineapple jam.

I love that there are a variety options for kids meals - from familiar faves like grilled cheese and hot dogs, to healthier options such as grilled chicken breast or beef stir fry with steamed vegetables. I did, however, think the portion of the grilled chicken was pretty small for $12.

Since it was a sweltering day, we decided to get the Fudgy Brownie Sundae for dessert. The menu's description of the dessert was "a mountain of fudge brownies and vanilla ice cream covered with whipped cream and hot fudge, macadamia nuts."

And a mountain of brownies and ice cream we received! It was the perfect ending to such a lovely lunch.

Service was excellent, and the food was great. Being able to dine poolside makes it so convenient when the kids are just having so much fun at the pool!

Splash Bar & Bento is a great dining option even if you're not staying at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel. In addition to lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers two daily happy hours, as well as nightly entertainment.

Whether you've worked up an appetite after a day at the pool, or looking for a place to hang out with friends for pupus and drinks, check out Splash Bar & Bento!

Parking is complimentary with validation for 4 hours with a $10 minimum purchase.

Splash Bar & Bento
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel
120 Kaiulani Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-5811

Mahalo to Sheraton Princess Kaiulani for hosting our meal.  Gratuity was paid on our own.

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