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Top Kauai Restaurant Recommendation:

HUKILAU LANAI
At Kaua'i Coast Resort
Kapa'a, next to Coconut Marketplace
Tel. (808) 822-0600
Fish is their specialty and they do it very well. The atmosphere and views of the courtyard are peaceful and romantic. Try the Hukilau Mixed Grill - a tasty selection of seafood items.. $18-$30 for dinner.

KAUAI GRILL
At the St. Regis Hotel in Princeville
Tel. (808) 826-0600
Stunning food and atmosphere, Sweeping views of Hanalei surround Kauai Grill, the latest from Michelin awarded Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Kauai Grill combines a curated selection of Jean-Georges’ greatest appetizers, side dishes and accompaniments from his portfolio of domestic and international restaurants around the world with the highest quality of meats and freshest local fish available. Pricey $50 and over.

MERRIMAN’S
Kukuiula Shopping Village Poipu
Downstairs casual lunch fare
Upstairs Hawaiian formal dinner

ROY’S TAVERN AT PRINCEVILLE
In the Prince Club House in Princeville
Comfort food presented by famed chief Roy Yamaguchi, be prepared it is not the normal Roy’s menu or atmosphere.

AMERICAN

22° NORTH (Formerly GAYLORD'S AT KILOHANA PLANTATION)
3-2087 Kaumualii Highway (Route 50)
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki Area)
Tel. (808) 245-9593
Featured in Gourmet Magazine - a dining experience on a restored plantation estate with great ambience. Foods to interest the traditional diner, or the more adventuresome. Well known for venison, lamb, seafood, pastas and desserts. Extensive wine list. (LD $$$)

ATOMIC CLOCK CYBER CAFE
4505 Puolo Road
Hanapepe, HI 96716
(West Side)
Tel. (808) 335-0240
Coffee and the Internet. (BL $)

BARBECUE INN
2982 Kress Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-2921
A favorite with locals and visitors since 1940 - great homemade pie and over 30 entrees served in a Formica atmosphere. One of the best food values on the Island. (BLD $)

BUBBA'S
4-1421 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 823-0069
Home of the Bubba Burger - Rock' N Roll, Grease and Elvis lives! A place to forget all about good health and low cholesterol. (LD $)

KALYPSO
Ching Young Village
Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-9700
Nifty cafe with an eclectic menu - everything from fish tacos to Cajun chicken sandwiches. (LD $)

DA KINE DOGS
4-1378 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 821-1668
Great hot dogs - a Taste of Chicago served with Aloha. (LD $)



DALI DELI
5492 Koloa Road
Koloa, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-8824
A gourmet deli with homemade breads and dessert. (BL $)

DELI & BREAD CONNECTION
Kukui Grove Center
3-2600 Kaumualii Highway (Route 50)
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-7115
Classic sandwiches - soups - salads. (LD $)

DUANE'S ONO CHAR-BURGER
4-4350 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Anahola, HI 96703
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-9181
Reputedly some of the best hamburgers on the Island. (LD $)

EGGBERT'S
Coconut Market Place
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-3787
Among the finest omelettes on the Island - choose from 11 varieties. Delicious banana pancakes. (BLD $)

GARDEN CAFE & BAKERY
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive
Poipu, HI 96746
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-1808
Garden salads - savory sandwiches - hot meals. (BLD $)

GRINDS CAFEE & ESPRESSO
4469 Waialo Rd / PO Box 809
Eleele, HI 96705
(West Side)
Tel. (808) 335-6027
A wonderful menu with a local atmosphere. Great breakfast, sandwiches, pizza, espresso, takeout. (BLD $)


THE HANALEI GOURMET
Hanalei Center,
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-2524
Complete gourmet deli - backpack lunches - live music. (BLD $)

HANALEI WAKE-UP CAFE
Kauhale Center
Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-5551
Best breakfast on the north coast - a cubby hole. (B $)

HARLEY'S RIBS-N-CHICKEN
484 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-2505
Charbroiled to perfection. (LD $)

KALAPAKI JOE’S
3501 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
Tel. (808) 245-6266
KEOKI'S PARADISE
Poipu Shopping Village
2360 Poipu Road
Poipu, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-7534
Steak and seafood under the stars next to a fishpond - truly hokey decor - stick with the simple dishes. (LD $$)

KOKEE LODGE
Kokee State Park
Kauai, HI 96796
(West Side)
Tel. (808) 335-6061
Sandwiches and the local soul food - Portuguese bean soup and homemade pie. (BL $)


KOUNTRY KITCHEN
1485 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-3511
One of the best spots for breakfast on the island's east side. Great omelettes - try their Polynesian. Go early to avoid the lines! (BL $)

LIGHTHOUSE BISTRO
Kong Lung Center
Kilauea, HI 96754
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 828-0480
Fine dining - Continental cuisine. (LD $$$)

LIZARD LOUNGE
4771 Kuhio Highway (Next to Foodland in Kapaa)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 821-2205
Deli sandwiches and pub food. Open till the "wee small hours of the morning".(LD$)

OLD KAPAA BREW & STEW
4-1354 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 823-1010
Wholesome, home-style cooking. (LD $$)

MARKET STREET DINER
Harbor Mall
3501 Rice St.
Lihue, 96766
Tel. (808) 246-1100

ROB'S GOOD TIMES GRILL
Rice Shopping Center
4303 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 246-0311
A neighborhood bar with good sandwiches - hob-nob with the locals. (LD $)


SURF & TURF CAFE
4-3560 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Wailua, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-0560
Something for everyone!! Steaks, seafood, local style food, deli and more! (LD $)

TERRACE RESTAURANT AT KAUAI LAGOONS
3351 Hoolaulea Way
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 241-6010
Full breakfast menu. Lunch buffet, soup'n sandwiches and more. (BL $)

TOMKATS GRILLE
5402 Koloa Road
Poipu, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-8887
Pupus - salads - sandwiches - burgers. (LD $)

VILLAGE SNACK AND BAKE SHOP
Ching Young Village
5300 Ka Haku Road
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-6841
The shop that has everything and anything. (BL $)

WAILUA FAMILY RESTAURANT
4361 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-3325
Great food at great prices. (BLD $)

WAIMEA BREWING COMPANY
9400 Kaumualii Highway
Waimea, HI 96796
(West Side)
Tel. (808) 338-9733
Offering distinctive brews and fun food treats. Traditional pub fare with a creative multi-ethnic "Plantation" flair. (LD $$)


WHALERS BREW PUB
3132 Ninini Point
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-2000
Located on the grounds of the Kauai Marriott. Beautiful view of Nawiliwili Harbor, great beer and good food - try their popular coconut shrimp! Weekend entertainment - Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (LD $)

CHINESE

HO'S CHINESE KITCHEN
3-2600 Kaumualii Highway (Route 50)
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-5255
Cantonese cuisine - great lemon chicken. (LD $)

KAUAI CHOP SUEY
3501 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-8790
Delicious Cantonese cuisine. (LD $)

PANDA GARDEN
4-831 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-0092
Quality Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine. (LD $)

WONG'S
1-3958 Kaumualii Highway (Route 50)
Hanapepe, HI 96716
(West Side)
Tel. (808) 335-5066
Cantonese and Schezuan food - a family place. (BLD $)






COFFEE HOUSES / DELIS


BRENNECKE'S BEACHSIDE DELI
2100 Hoone Road
Poipu, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-7588 or 1-888-384-8810
Sandwiches, Lappert's Coffee & Ice Cream, Fresh Pastries.

CAFFE COCO
4-369 Kuhio Highway,
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-7990
Located in a charming restored plantation-era house, this is a gallery surrounded by a first-class cafe.

JAVA KAI
5-5183 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-6717
Espresso - pastries - bagels - soups - sandwiches.

KALAHEO CAFÉ & COFFEE CO.
2-2436 Kaumualii Highway (Route 50)
Kalaheo, HI 96741
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 332-5858
Hawaiian coffee bar - homemade pastries and baked goods. Homemade soups and huge sandwiches. Really Good !

KRAZY COCONUT CAFE
Coconut Marketplace
4-484 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 823-9227
Espresso and coffee drinks - pastries - sandwiches.




HAWAIIAN

ALOHA DINER
971F Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 82822-3851
Authentic Hawaiian food - favorite with locals - they have it all - from kalua pig to laulau - in huge portions. (LD $)

COCONUTS GRILL & WINE BAR
4-919 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 823-8777
Creative, fun, affordable island-style food. (LD $$)

DA IMU HUT CAFE
3771 Hanapepe Road
Hanapepe, HI 96716
(West Side)
Tel. (808) 335-0200
Local grinds - all the Hawaiian favorites. (BLD $)

DANI'S
4201 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-4991
Hawaiian and American food - unpretentious. A favorite with local people for breakfast. (BL $)

GARDEN ISLAND BARBECUE
4252A Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 245-8868
Serving local and Chinese food. (LD $)






GREEN GARDEN
Kaumualii Highway (Route 50)
Hanapepe, HI 96716
(West Side)
Tel. (808) 335-5422
Famous homemade lilikoi (passion fruit) pies. Tourist-quality food in large portions, with aloha service. A local legend - owned and operated by the same family since 1948. (BLD $$)

HANALEI MIXED PLATE
Ching Young Village
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-7888
Delicious Hawaiian favorites. (LD $)

IMU HUT CAFE
3771 Hanapepe Road
Hanapepe, HI 96716
(West Side)
Tel. (808) 335-0200
Local grinds - great Kailua Pig! (BL $)

ISLAND TERIYAKI
5330 Koloa Road
Koloa, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-9988
Foods with a unique island taste. (LD $)

KAUAI KITCHENS
Rice Shopping Center
4303 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 245-4513
Sandwiches - bentos - entrees - kookies! (BL $)

MARK'S PLACE
1610 Haleukana Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-2722
Ono local style mixed plates. (LD $)


ONO'S
4-1292 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-1710
Gourmet burgers - they are ono-ono (the best). Great Portuguese bean soup. (BL $)

PO'S KITCHEN
4100 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 246-8617
Bento boxes and teriyaki plate lunches. (L $)

TAHITI NUI
55-134 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-6277
Fresh fish, beef, and chicken prepared with an Island twist. Polynesian longhouse decor - very early grass shack. Expect the unexpected - for here serendipity reigns! Real Deal Pizza (D $$)

TIP TOP MOTEL CAFE & BAKERY
3173 Akahi Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-2333
A local favorite - great oxtail soup. (BL $)


ITALIAN

ALOHA KAUAI PIZZA
Coconut Marketplace
4-484 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-4511
Voted best pizza by the Entertainment Book. (LD $)



BAMBOO BAMBOO RESTAURANT
Hanalei Center
5-5161 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-1177
International cuisine. Special children's menu. (LD $$)

BOBBY V’S
4-788 Kuhio Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746-1544
(808) 821-8080


BRICK OVEN PIZZA
2-2555 Kaumualii Highway (Route 50)
Kalaheo, HI 96741
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 332-8561
Excellent local reputation - pizza - sandwiches - salads. Generous portions and unbeatable quality. (LD $)

CAFE CARA
5492 Koloa Road
Koloa, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-8824
A romantic Italian restaurant! (D $)

CAFE PORTOFINO
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-2121
http://www.cafeportofino.com/
Truly authentic Italian cuisine - highly rated. Great scampi con fettuccine - freshly made bread and pastas and stuffed calamari. (LD $$)

CASA DI AMICI
2301 Nalo Road
Poipu, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-1555
International Eclectic cuisine - highly rated. (D $$)



DONDERO'S
Hyatt Regency Kauai
1571 Poipu Road
Poipu, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-1234
Creative regional Italian cuisine employing health conscious authentic recipes, great saltimbocca and seafood ravioli. (D $$$)


KAUAI PASTA
4-939B Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
Tel. (808) 822-7447
Excellent - Reasonably priced

NAWILIWILI TAVERN
3488 Paena Loop
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-1781
Affordable classic Italian dishes. (LD $)

PIZZA HANALEI
Ching Young Village Center
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-9494
All natural homemade pizza. (LD $)

PIZZETTA
5330 Koloa Road
Koloa, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-8881
True Italian pizza using the finest, freshest ingredients. (LD $)

POMODORO
Rainbow Plaza
Kaumualii Highway (Route 50)
Kalaheo, HI 96741
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 332-5945
Classic Italian - great pastas and veal. (D $$)

JAPANESE

HANAMAULU CAFE
3-4291 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Hanamaulu, HI 96715
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-2511
Over 70 years in the same location - overlooking a carp pond and lovely garden. Sushi bar and yakiniku plus 35 entrees - a special place. (LD $)

KIIBO
2991 Umi Street
Lihue, Hi 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-2650
Local favorite - authentic Japanese meals - Ichiban! Good sukiyaki and shrimp tempura. (LD $)

KINTARO
4-370 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Wailua, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822- 3341
Highly rated. Authentic Japanese cuisine exquisitely prepared and presented in an elegant, comfortable setting. (D $$)

NANIWA
Sheraton Kauai Resort
Poipu, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-1661
Japanese cuisine - great sushi!! (D $$$)

OKAZU HALE
4100 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-6554
All the favorites plus sushi. (LD $)

SUSHI & BLUES
5-5190 Kuhio Highway
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-9701
A Sushi Bar featuring Blues Bands - a great combo. (D $)

SUSHI KATSU
3173 Akahi Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 246-0176
Authentic Japanese food with a local flair. (LD $)

TOKYO LOBBY
3501 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-8989
Voted best Japanese restaurant by Consumer Business Review. Good, traditional food presented in a small wooden boat. (LD $)

KOREAN

KALENA FISH MARKET
2985 Kalena
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 246-6629
Korean - Local - Hawaiian. (LD $)

KIM CHEE NO. 9
Kukui Grove Center
3-3600 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 246-0106
Try their Kalbi beef and chicken dishes. (LD $)

KOREAN BAR-B-Q
4-356 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 823-6744
Local style Korean. (LD $)




LUAUS

BEST LUAUS IN HAWAII
(Islands of Maui, Oahu, the Big Island of Hawaii & Kauai)
Tel. No. (808) 661-6655 or 1-877-661-6655 (toll free)
Your experts for Hawaiian Luau and Polynesian Revue reservations in Kauai. Offering the special experience you seek - join in the celebration of Hawaiian history and culture. Book the Coconut Beach Luau, Smith's Luau and others with us online today.

GAYLORDS AT KILOHANA
Carriage House
3-2087 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki Area)
Tel. (808) 245-9595
A restored plantation - site of one of Hawaii's most romantic restaurants. Offering the "Reflections of Paradise" luau and Polynesian Review.

HYATT REGENCY KAUAI RESORT & SPA
1571 Poipu Road
Koloa, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-1234
Enjoy the wonders of Polynesia at this lively celebration with traditional luau feast.

KAUAI COCONUT BEACH RESORT
Coconut Plantation
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-3455
Recipient of the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau's prestigious Kahili award, presented to Hawaii's most authentic luau. Featuring an all-Hawaiian show in a Coconut Grove setting.

PRINCEVILLE RESORT
5520 Ka Haku Road
Princeville, HI 96722
Tel. (808) 826-9644
Picturesque Hanalei Bay is the spectacular backdrop to this unique Hawaiian luau, a touch of Hawaii's past.


SMITH'S TROPICAL PARADISE
174 Wailua Road
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 821-6895
Rated one of Kauai's favorite luau shows, the spectacle features Hawaiian music, a fiery volcanic eruption, and dances from all over the Pacific amid 30 acres of tropical flora and fauna.

MEXICAN

LA BAMBA
Kukui Grove Shopping Center
3-2600 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-5972
Specializing in sizzling Fajitas. (LD $)

LA PLAYITA AZUL
Kauai Shopping Village
4-831 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 821-2323
Authentic Mexican cuisine - taste the difference! One of Hawaii's best - a favorite with locals and visitors. (LD $)

MI CASITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
5470 Koloa Road
Koloa, HI 96756
(West Side)
Tel. (808) 742-2323
Standard Mexican fare. (LD $)

MONICO’S
4-356 Kuhio Hwy # D
Kapaa, HI 96746-1413
(808) 822-4300
Can’t Recommend Enough

NORBERTO'S EL CAFE
4-1373 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-3362
Kauai's oldest and best - home of the Taro Enchilada! Popular with local folks - down home Mexican food in monstrous portions. Catering to vegetarians - no animal fats here - grow their own taro! (D $$)

PACIFIC RIM

THE BEACH HOUSE
5022 Lawai Road
Koloa, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-1424
An unforgettable view of Poipu Beach coupled with reliably delicious island dishes with an Eastern flair. 2002 & 2003 Ilima Award. 2004 Hale Aina Award. (D $$$)


PLANTATION GARDENS RESTAURANT
2253 Poipu Road
Poipu, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-2216
Pacific Rim cuisine - fresh fish specialties change every night. (D $$$)

SEAFOOD / STEAK

BEACH HOUSE
5022 Lawai Road
Poipu, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-1424
Combine any two entrees - a longtime favorite of both residents and visitors. (D $$$)

BRENNECKE'S
2100 Hoone Road
Poipu, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-7588
Right on the beach, right on the price! Informal atmosphere, great cioppino and scampi - good pupus - famous Mai Tai! (LD $$)


BULL SHED
796 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-3791
Known for its prime rib - the highest quality cow meat on Kauai. In a spectacular setting on the ocean - so close to the surf, your feet feel wet!
(D $$)

CJ’s
Princeville Center
Princeville, HI 96722
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-6211
Good reputation among the locals - not a chain reaction - actual corn fed Angus beef and fresh local fish. (LD $$)

COCONUT'S ISLAND STYLE GRILL & BAR
4-919 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 823-8777
The place for casual, hip, affordable dining. A local and tourist gathering spot. A large, varied menu offering everything from lobster ravioli to filet mignon. (D $$)

DUKE'S CANOE CLUB
Kauai Marriot Resort
3610 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 246-9599
Overlooking Kalapaki Bay - steak - prime rib - seafood. (LD $$$)

EMERSON'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Kauai Village Shopping Center
4-831 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-3662
Hawaiian Regional - Pacific Rim - Mediterranean. (LD $$$)

FISH HUT
The Coconut Market Place
4-484 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 821-0033
Fish 'n chips to go - lives up to its name - scallops, shrimp, oysters - you name it, they have it! (LD $$)

FLYING LOBSTER
Kauai Coconut Beach Resort / Coconut Plantation
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-3455
Featuring combination dinners like Mahimahi with Lobster! (BLD $$$)

GAYLORD'S
Kilohana Plantation
Kaumualii Highway (Route 50)
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-9593
Featured in Gourmet Magazine - a restored 1935 Plantation Estate - great ambience. Try their popular seafood rhapsody. Great Pupus and one of Kauai's largest wine collections. A dining experience. (LD $$$)

HANALEI DOLPHIN
5-5016 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Hanalei, Hi 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-6113
Freshest fish in Kauai. Finest seafood on the North Shore. Wonderful sunsets on the bank of the Hanalei River. (LD $$$)

HOUSE OF SEAFOOD
Poipu Kai Resort
1941 Poipu Road
Poipu, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-6433
Their name says it all ... featured in gourmet food and wine magazines. Largest selection of creatively prepared fresh fish. Incredible desserts. Great children's' menu. (D $$$)

HULA GIRL BAR & GRILL
Coconut Market Place
4-484 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
Tel. (808) 822-4422
Steak and seafood menu - they have it all! (LD $$)

J.J.'S BROILER
3416 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 246-4422
Kauai's original steak house - oceanfront dining on Nawiliwili Bay. Try their famous Slavonic steak! (LD $$)

KALAHEO STEAK HOUSE
4444 Papalina Road
Kalaheo, HI 96741
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 332-9780
Undoubtedly one of the best steak houses in Hawaii!! (D $$)

KALENA FISH MARKET
2985 Kalena
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 246-6629
Fish 'n chips and Korean plate lunches. (LD $)

PARADISE SEAFOOD & GRILL
3-1878 Kaumuallii Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 246-4884
Try their surf'n turf combos. (LD $$)

SCOTTY’S BEACHSIDE BBQ
4-1546 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746
Tel. (808) 823-8480
Great location & Food

TIDEPOOLS
Hyatt Regency Hotel
1571 Poipu Road
Poipu, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-1234
Fabulous main course combination plates and local-style poke. Set in a quiet lagoon and graced with classic sunsets. Atmosphere you pay for! (D $$$)


WAILUA MARINA
5971-B Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Wailua, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-4311
Local-style food overlooking the Wailua River. En route to the Fern Grotto. Try the house specialty - Hot Lobster Salad! (LD $$)

WINDS OF BEAMREACH
5300 Ka Haku Road
Princeville, HI 96722
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-6143
Most superb filet mignon the Island has to offer - a full two inches thick!
(D $$$)

WRANGLER'S
9852 Kaumualii Highway (Route 50)
Waimea, HI 96796
(West Side)
Tel. (808) 338-1218
Sizzling platters in a cowboy museum decor. An enormous menu - including a 20 ounce sirloin or T-bone! (LD $$)

ZELO'S BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT
5-5156 Kuhio Highway
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-9700
Mixed bag - everything from steaks to Pacific Rim seafood. (LD $$)


THAI

KING AND I
4-901 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-1642
Wonderful, tasty Thai food - one of the best moderately priced restaurants on the Island. Distinctive cuisine served in a friendly family atmosphere. (D $$)

MEMA
361 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 823-0899
Thai Chinese cuisine in a romantic atmosphere - family owned and operated. Great shrimp spring rolls. (LD $$)

PATTAYA ASIAN CAFE
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive
Poipu, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-8818
Featuring Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese dishes. (LD $$)

SUKHOTHAI
4-1105 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 821-1224
Family owned and operated - consistently good Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese food. (LD $)

TOI'S THAI KITCHEN
Eleele Shopping Center
Kaumualii Highway (Route 50)
Hanapepe, HI 96716
(West Side)
Tel. (808) 335-3111
Menu includes satays, curries, and hamburgers! (LD $$)

VEGETARIAN

HANALEI NATURAL FOODS
Ching Young Village
Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-6990
Soup 'n sandwiches 'n deli foods to go - when a slab of tofu will do. (BLD $)

HANAPEPE CAFE
3830 Hanapepe Road
Hanapepe, Hi 96716
(West Side)
Tel. (808) 335-5011
Flavorful, exciting, and exotic food - nothing has to die for you to eat here. Gardenburgers - homemade soups and salads - health nut sandwiches! (BLD $)

NORBERTO'S EL CAFE
4-1373 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-3362
Kauai's oldest and best - home of the Taro Enchilada! Popular with local folks - down home Mexican food in monstrous portions. Catering to vegetarians - no animal fats here - grow their own taro! (D $$)

PAPAYA'S CAFE
4-831 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, Hi 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 823-0190
Fresh natural foods served in a tropical garden - famous for their hot entrees. For those into healthy organics - dinners are always vegetarian Hawaiian. (BLD $)

POSTCARDS CAFE
At the Old Hanalei Museum
Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-1191
Superb natural cuisine. Incredibly wonderful dinners made with aloha! Also serve vegan and seafood. Many old Kauai photos and artifacts originally housed in the now closed museum. BD ($$)



EURASIAN

ROY'S POIPU BAR AND GRILL
Poipu Shopping Village
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive
Poipu, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-5000
Specializing in Euro-Asian cuisine. 2004 Hale Aina Award. (D $$$)






PHILIPPINE

MYRON'S FILIPINO FOOD
3-2600 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-5178
Everything from Pansit to Lechon. (L $)

THE KAWAYAN
1543 Haleukana
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-8823
All the classic dishes from the P.I. (L $)

Kauai Restaurants:

American : Chinese : Coffee Houses & Deli's : Eurasian : Hawaiian : Italian : Japanese : Korean : Luaus : Mexican : Pacific Rim  : Philippine : Seafood & Steak : Thai : Vegetarian