Relax and unwind at Red Salt’s latest culinary experience, Dinner Pā‘ina, created by Executive Chef Noelani Planas. The term pā‘ina, which means “to gather” or “to share a meal” in Hawaiian, offers guests the chance to dine in an intimate setting while experiencing Chef Planas’s vibrant take on seasonal flavors and local ingredients. This exclusive five-course meal takes place on Red Salt’s oceanfront lawn, boasting stunning views of Po‘ipū Beach. Guests are greeted with a celebratory toast before settling beneath swaying palms on the lānai (outdoor patio). Chef Planas, a Kaua‘i native, fosters relationships with local farmers, fishermen, and producers to access some of the freshest ingredients available. Her culinary journey began during a high school work-study program, leading her to dedicate her life to the culinary arts. After training under renowned chefs such as Jean-Marie Josselin, Wolfgang Puck, and Joel Robuchon, she returned to her home island to blend her culinary expertise with local ingredients. The island’s flavors shine through in her Dinner Pā‘ina menu, which includes exquisite wine pairings and live music. 

Red Salt at Ko‘a Kea Resort; 2251 Po‘ipū Road, Kōloa; (808) 742-4288; Open daily for breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., sushi bar open from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., dinner served from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dinner Pā‘ina is available on select evenings, subject to change due to weather.