The Longhouse Restaurant
Kota Kinabalu
Restaurant in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Book with PearlWhy go
Choose The Longhouse Restaurant for a special-occasion meal on Gaya Island when atmosphere and wine depth matter more than city-center convenience. Its 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence is the clearest reason to book; for a quicker Kota Kinabalu dinner, compare Alu Alu Seafood, Macac, or Sakagura first.
About The Longhouse Restaurant
For The Longhouse Restaurant in Kota Kinabalu, one recognition signal is clear: the restaurant is recognized with Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence in 2026. Treat it as a considered meal choice when that recognition matters to the occasion, confirm details such as cuisine, chef, menu format, price point, service style directly before booking.
Plan with caution and confirm current details such as street address, neighborhood, hours, menu, booking policy, dining format directly before making arrangements. If you are comparing options, you can also look at Alu Alu Seafood, Macac, or Sakagura, depending on what kind of meal you want.
Worth choosing when recognition matters
The clearest signal is Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence in 2026. That makes The Longhouse Restaurant relevant for diners who want a Kota Kinabalu restaurant with Wine Spectator recognition, while the rest of the decision should be based on up-to-date information from the venue itself.
If the plan is a broader food crawl, start with Pearl's Kota Kinabalu restaurants guide and compare other dining in Kota Kinabalu. The case is simple: choose The Longhouse Restaurant when its 2026 Wine Spectator recognition is important to the meal; choose another option if you need specifics on cuisine, price, hours, or format before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- Polish Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
- Website
- echoresorts.com/bungaraya-island-resort
- Phone
- +60 88-380 390
Venue details
Planning details
Location
Polish Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Pantai Restaurant and Bar, Notable alternative
- Macac, Notable alternative
- Alu Alu Seafood, Notable alternative
- Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh (新記肉骨茶), Notable alternative
- Sakagura, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Kota Kinabalu
Pantai Restaurant and Bar is the closer cross-shop if the goal is an easygoing island or waterfront-style meal, while The Longhouse Restaurant is the stronger pick when wine is part of the occasion. Its 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence gives it a clearer quality signal for bottle-focused dinners than the listed city peers.
For value and lower-friction dining, Alu Alu Seafood and Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh (新記肉骨茶) make more sense than planning around Gaya Island. Macac is the better fallback for readers who want a city meal without committing the evening to transit and resort-style pacing.
Pick Sakagura when the brief is Japanese dining in Kota Kinabalu rather than an island setting. Pick The Longhouse Restaurant when the meal is meant to feel like the main event, especially for a date, anniversary, or hosted dinner where ambiance and wine credibility outweigh speed.
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Compare The Longhouse Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Longhouse Restaurant | Kota Kinabalu | No published awards |
| Pantai Restaurant and Bar | Kota Kinabalu | No published awards |
| Macac | Kota Kinabalu | No published awards |
| Alu Alu Seafood | Kota Kinabalu | No published awards |
| Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh (新記肉骨茶) | Kota Kinabalu | No published awards |
| Sakagura | Kota Kinabalu | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #2472024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3232023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book The Longhouse Restaurant?
For booking windows, hours, seating details, contact The Longhouse Restaurant directly and confirm availability before you go. Its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2026 is the main reason to plan ahead.
What should I order at The Longhouse Restaurant?
Use the venue's current menu and staff guidance when deciding what to order. The clearest detail is the 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. If you are comparing choices, Alu Alu Seafood is another named option to consider.
What are alternatives to The Longhouse Restaurant in Kota Kinabalu?
Other named options to compare include Pantai Restaurant and Bar, Alu Alu Seafood, Macac, Sakagura. The distinction for The Longhouse Restaurant is its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2026; for other needs, compare current menus, hours, prices, booking details directly.
Is The Longhouse Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It can be a sensible candidate if the occasion benefits from choosing a Kota Kinabalu restaurant with Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition in 2026. Check directly on cuisine, price, service style, setting before treating it as the right fit for a specific celebration.
