At the Hyatt Regency Kauai, an extended and tempting menu of five restaurant and five lounge venues will sustain you through your busy and fun-filled day and, later on, provide a focus for casual reflection on the day's activities. Relaxing in a thatched hut overlooking a koi-filled lagoon, your sense of journeying back to a time long ago is nurtured by the chance to feast on foods grown from the traditions and rich culture of the islands. Franciscan murals grace a Romanesque courtyard. Antipasto, tiramisu, heavenly pastas and risotto are accented with herbs picked from our own garden and complemented by the most extensive wine cellar on the island. Except for the invitation to a barefoot after-diner walk on one of the most picturesque beaches in the Pacific, you could be in Italy.
Children love their own special menu.
At the end of a day filled with surprises, an exotic theme buffet is the sumptuous source of yet another. Come Sunday, a bountiful brunch features omelets made to order, a pasta station and a sushi bar. As difficult as it might be to imagine that you'll ever want to seek refuge from the spectacular views of the blue Pacific or escape the tropical sun, Stevenson's may actually tempt you inside for awhile. If all of this feels momentarily out of place in paradise, rest assured that the feeling will pass. The last fiery glow on the horizon disappears into darkness, signaling the lighting of the torches.