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10Best List: Eating on Kaua`i - Do it island style and hit up the most "islandy" eateries
The beauty about eating in Hawaii, and especially on Kaua`i, is that island food these days is the natural fusion of cuisines from all over the Pacific, and Asia too. Island food and restaurants with island style are unique, fun, and a must-do while on the Garden Island. What's also great about eating at island style restaurants is that you will often get a more local feel for the locale and its people. Most of the great island eateries are frequented by locals - a sure sign of its quality - as well as visitors too. Of course, 10 Best has you covered for the top 10 island restaurants on Kaua`i from breakfasts to snacks to dinner.
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The breakfast of champions on Kaua`i is - waffles, eggs, bacon, home fries, locally grown coffee, tea, locally grown tropical fruit, taro pancakes - the list goes on. Nutritionists say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it's safe to assume that it must be even more so when you're on an active vacation in the island hopping all over the island. Luckily for you, 10 Best has you covered for, you got it, the best breakfast joints on the island of Kaua`i.
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Hawaiians are known for a love of food and for great celebrations including dance, entertainment, and of course, food. Luckily for visitors looking for an ono (delicious) meal and awesome entertainment, Kaua`i is home to some wonderful luaus that take place all over the island. Whether you're looking for succulent kalua pig, fresh spiced lomi lomi salmon, thick and fresh poi, or a sweet and firm piece of coconut haupia, Kaua`i will not fail in delivering all of these dishes to your hungry belly.
New & Notable Kauai Restaurants
Hot, new Kauai restaurants & notable dining experiences you shouldn't miss.
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The Tavern Fuses Local Produce and Know-How
When a new restaurant opens on a small island like Kaua'i, it immediately draws the attention of visitors and locals alike. And in the case of Roy Yamaguchi’s (founder of Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion) latest creation, The Tavern at Princeville, it already has a loyal following just months after opening. Roy is known state and nation wide for using local ingredients, Pacific rim culinary inspiration, and his own formal training to create unique cuisine that is pleasing to the eye and the belly. And at The Tavern, he’s done it again. Read more »
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Healthy Offerings at Mermaid's Cafe and Papaya's in Kapa'a
Healthy eating, whether vegetarian or otherwise, has been a growing trend and is vastly popular today, particularly in Hawaii. Kaua'i is especially full of healthy places to eat. Centrally located in Kapaaa, Mermaid's Cafe and Papaya's Health Food Store are two tried and true spots to provide organic, healthy, vegetarian and non-vegetarian unique places to eat. Read more »
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About Kauai, HI Restaurants
Kauai offers plenty of places to get food, but we don't think that's good enough. We want you to eat well, and our selection of Kauai restaurants illustrates the bounty that's available. Almost any preference you have can be met, from wallet-friendly eateries like Small Town Coffee to more expensive places that promise a special night out - CJ's Steak & Seafood, for example. The range of cuisines served is also broad, as seen in Grand Hyatt Kaua'i Luau's Hawaiian dishes or Pa'ina o Hanalei's Luau meals. And fortunately, Kauai has a variety of neighborhoods where restaurants are in close proximity. Explore the riches of Lihue, for instance, to get a glimpse of what's available, and rest assured that you'll find a terrific place with incredible local food and great ambience to match.
- Kauai Expert Jade Eckhart
