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Bar Acuda Tapas & Wine

Item: Bar Acuda Tapas & Wine
Author: Jade Eckardt

Cuisine: European, Mediterranean

Price: $$

10Best Says

Hip, gleaming Bar Acuda is a chef-run business in Hanalei that has taken the island by storm. Intent on creating stylish atmosphere and scrumptious food, the North Shore place is a great destination for dinner and drinks with friends or with a romantic interest. Diligently searching out top ingredients, chef Jim Moffat crafts them into dishes like lobster-stuffed squid with romesco sauce, roast chicken panzanella, slow-braised beef short ribs, and grilled pancetta-wrapped sea scallops. A carefully chosen wine list highlights vintages from western Europe and the western US, and a fantastic social scene is part and parcel of the goings-on.

Address:

5-5161 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
808-826-7081

Hours:

Restaurant: Tue-Sun 6pm-Close
Bar: Tue-Sun 5pm-Close

Website:

restaurantbaracuda.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jade Eckardt
Kauai Local Expert

Romantic Dining: "They're only open for dinner, so plan accordingly."
Late Night: "They're only open for dinner and are closed Mondays."
North Shore's Best Restaurants: "They're only open for dinner and are closed on Mondays, so plan accordingly."
Best Restaurants: "Open only for dinner, and a great place for a group of friends or a fun and romantic date."

Best for Romantic Dining Because: A lively yet romantic eatery in Hanalei, this is one of those fun but romantic places to dine.
Best for Late Night Because: Bar Acuda is the island's hottest spot for late night drinks and tapas.
Best for North Shore's Best Restaurants Because: Hip, fun, modern and they serve great food. What more could a person want?
Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Bar Acuda is Kauai's newest and most modern eatery, serving an eclectic selection of food and drinks.

Main Menu
- Tapas
  
  Mediterranean Olives
  
  tossed with garlic, thyme, fennel, chilis, and orange zest ($7.00)
  
  Marcona Almonds
  
  roasted and salted ($5.00)
  
  Chilled Tomato Gazpacho
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Antipasto
  
  with prosciutto, roasted grapes, eggplant, and gorgonzola ($14.00)
  
  Local Baby Romaine
  
  with house caesar dressing, garlic croutons and shaved parmesan ($13.00)
  
  Kailani Farms Mesclun Salad
  
  with toast points and kunana farms goat cheese ($12.00)
  
  Medjool Dates
  
  with celery salad, shaved parmesan, and aged balsamic ($10.00)
  
  Local North Shore Honeycomb
  
  with humboldt fog goat cheese and crisp apple ($13.00)
  
  Whole Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
  
  with balsamic, scallions, and grilled crostini ($9.00)
  
  Crock Of Roasted Beets
  
  with goat cheese, balsamic reduction, and orange infused olive oil ($12.00)
  
  House Made Chorizo
  
  with grilled apple ($12.00)
  
  Banderillas
  
  grilled flank steak skewers with honey and chipotle chili oil ($12.00)
  
  Seared Hawaiian Fish
  
  with local tomato and macadamia nut pesto ($15.00)
  
  Shrimp Romesco
  
  with toasted almonds and green onions ($13.00)
  
  Grilled Beef Tenderloin
  
  with mashed potatoes and truffle reduction ($26.00)
  
  Pizzetta
  
  with sweet onion soffrito, apple smoked bacon, potato, egg and mozzarella ($16.00)
  
  Slow Braised Pork Shoulder
  
  with soft polenta and apple cider reduction ($17.00)
- Desserts and Drinks
  
  Peach And Almond Galette
  
  with honey mascarpone ice cream ($9.00)
  
  Chocolate Pot De Creme
  
  with coconut macaroon and whipped cream ($9.00)
  
  Chocolate Coffee Coconut Swirl Ice Cream
  
  with fudge brownie ($9.00)
  
  Mango Lilikoi Granita
  
  with candied ginger ($9.00)
  
  Affogato
  
  a shot of espresso with a dollop of vanilla ice cream ($8.00)
  
  House Made Limoncello
  
  meyer lemon infused vodka served with lemon-anise biscotti ($11.00)
- Dessert Wines
  
  R.L. Buller&Son Muscat Victoria Australia
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Smith Woodhouse '03 Vintage Port Portugal
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Smith Woodhouse Tawny 10year Portugal
  
  ($14.00)
  
  JohnnyWalker Blue Label Scotch Scotland
  
  ($50.00)
  
  Grappa de Montalcino Piave Italy
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Blandy's Madeira 5 year Portugal
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Lillet Aperitif Pondesac France
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Hennessey XO Cognac France
  
  ($45.00)
Wine List
- White by the glass & Bottle
  Prosecco N.V. Adami Italy
  $10.00
  
  $48.00
  Brut N.V. J Cuvee 20 Russian River Valley CA
  $16.00
  
  $78.00
  Brut Rosé N.V. Juve & Camps El Aborador Spain
  
  ($72.00)
  
  Champagne N.V. Brut Reserve. Billecart-Salmon
  
  ($166.00)
  
  Champagne 2002 Brut Dom Perignon France
  
  ($275.00)
  
  Rosé 10 Domaine de Triennes France
  $14.00
  
  $54.00
  Riesling 09 Selbach Germany
  $10.00
  
  $38.00
  Pinot Grigio 09 Benvolio Friuli Italy
  $10.00
  
  $38.00
  Pinot Gris 09 A to Z Oregon
  $11.00
  
  $42.00
  Sauvignon Blanc 10 St. Supery Napa CA
  $11.00
  
  $42.00
  Soave Classico 07 Pieropan Veneto CA
  $11.00
  
  $42.00
  Albariño 08 Fillaboa Rias Biaxas Spain
  $16.00
  
  $62.00
  Sancerre 08 Jean Reverdy Loire Valley France
  
  ($76.00)
  
  Chardonnay 09 Napa Cellars Napa CA
  $15.00
  
  $58.00
  Chardonnay 07 Jordan Russian River Valley CA
  $18.00
  
  $70.00
- Redby the glass & Bottle
  Rioja 06 Castillo Labastida Crianza Spain
  $12.00
  
  $46.00
  Tempranillo 07 Bodegas Volver, La Mancha Spain
  $12.00
  
  $46.00
  Tempranillo 06 Pesquera Spain
  
  ($88.00)
  
  Syrah 09 Boom Boom organic, Columbia Valley, WA
  $12.00
  
  $46.00
  Zinfandel 09 Temptation Sonoma CA
  $12.00
  
  $42.00
  Mencia 09 Avante Bierzo Spain
  $12.00
  
  $46.00
  Mouvedre 08 Bodegas Juan Gil, Jumilla Spain
  $14.00
  
  $54.00
  Sangiovese 09 Di Majo Norante, Umbria Italy
  $10.00
  
  $38.00
  Pinot Noir 09 Carmel Road Monterey CA
  $11.00
  
  $42.00
  Pinot Noir 08 Morgan '12 Clones' organic, CA
  $16.00
  
  $62.00
  Pinot Noir 06 Kazmer & Blaise Cellars, Napa CA
  
  ($92.00)
  
  Pinot Noir 09 Paul Hobbs 'Crossbarn', Sonoma CA
  
  ($112.00)
  
  Malbec 09 Punto Final Argentina
  $12.00
  
  $46.00
  Malbec 08 Tikal "Patriota" Mendoza, Argentina
  
  ($64.00)
  
  Merlot 07 Raymond "R" Collection, Napa CA
  $14.00
  
  $54.00
  Cabernet Sauvignon 08 Cellar 8, California
  $10.00
  
  $38.00
  Cabernet Sauvignon 08 Joel Gott, Napa CA
  $14.00
  
  $54.00
  Cabernet Sauvignon 08 Obsidian Ridge, Napa CA
  $18.00
  
  $70.00
  Cabernet Sauvignon 07 Hall, Napa CA
  
  ($72.00)
- Specialty Cocktails
  
  Saigon Kick
  
  Kai lychee infused vodka, pineapple & fresh lime juice, with a Prosecco floater, served 'up' ($13.00)
  
  Agavé Gimlet
  
  Herradura silver tequila, with agavé syrup & fresh lime juice, served 'up' ($13.00)
  
  Buddha Hand
  
  Hanger One Citron, Luxardo maraschino liqueur & fresh lemon juice served 'up ($13.00)
  
  Havana Sidecar
  
  5 yr. Nicaraguan Flor de Cana rum, Cointreau & fresh lime juice served 'on the rocks' ($13.00)
  
  (ri)1
  
  Straight Rye Whiskey, sweet vermouth with brandy soaked cherries, served 'on the rocks' ($13.00)
  
  Gin Blossom
  
  Boodles gin, local organic lemon basil and ginger syrup , fresh lemon juice, served 'on the rocks' ($13.00)
- Sangria
  House blend of red and white wine
  fresh fruit juice & seasonal fresh fruit
  
  Glass: $10.00
  
  1/2 Carafe: $20.00
- On Tap
  
  Spaten Lager
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Deschuttes Green Lakes Ale
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Kona LavaMan Red Ale
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Guinness
  
  ($6.00)
- Water
  
  Waiwera Sparkling & Still (1Liter) New Zealand
  
  ($8.00)

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