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Expert Tips for Kauai Restaurants
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Lava's on Poipu Beach: "There's two happy hours here. One from 3 to 5 p.m. and later from 9 to 11 p.m."
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Kokee Lodge: "Don't drive all the up to the park just to eat here, but it's worth sitting down and enjoying a meal if you're up there."
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Kauai Island Brewing Co.: "Happy hour is daily from 3:30 to 5:30."
Best Kauai, HI Restaurants
Mermaids Cafe
Healthy is the goal here with unique meals such as fish or tofu wraps, tacos, salads, satays and sandwiches. You'll find lots of veggies mixed in with the...
Duke's Canoe Club
In tribute to Duke Kahanamoku, Hawaii's renowned swimmer, surfer, and Olympic athlete, this casual restaurant offers patrons a bit of island culture. An...
Bar Acuda Tapas & Wine
Hip, gleaming Bar Acuda is a chef-run business that has taken the island by storm. Intent on creating stylish atmosphere and scrumptious food, the North...
Restaurant Kintaro
One of Kauai's most celebrated Asian establishments, Kintaro has built its reputation on sublime cuisine and unobtrusive service. The eater is hands down a...
Kalaheo Coffee Co. & Cafe
Down in southern Kauai, this wonderful cafe makes for a terrific respite any time of day. Coffee options are legion and feature blends from South and...
Postcards Cafe
Charm runs rampant at this delightful cafe, which brings a touch of Old Hawaii to guests via vintage photographs and island postcards. The menu does wonders...
Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano
If you're looking for an intimate, low-key place where you can enjoy good conversation and fabulous pastas, Pomodoro is ideal. Family-owned, this great...
Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant and Fish Market
With a fish market next door, it's no surprise that impeccably fresh seafood is the house specialty. Diners indulge in their favorite preparations along the...
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About Kauai, HI Restaurants
Restaurants and cuisines on Kauai are as diverse as the Garden Island's terrain. From high end elegant dining to quick and casual local favorites, Kauai has a wide array of places to eat, surely something for all cravings. A plethora of great restaurants can be found on the eastern, southern and northern sides of the island while. While the West Side is home to a few tried and true places to dine, it has a lot less than the other sides of the island. Travelers who like to experience a place through the local foods will appreciate places like Hamura Saimin Stand or the Koloa Fish Market. Those in search of romantic fine dining will be smitten with dreamy eateries like Red Salt or Oasis, both on the beach. There's an abundance of dining options on Kauai but only one rule - make sure to sample an array of amazing restaurants.
About Jade Eckardt
Raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, Jade has traveled the world and doesn't intend to stop, yet the Hawaiian Islands are still her favorite place. She spent seven years living on Oahu and exploring the island. A regular visitor to Kauai, Jade recently authored a full-length Kauai guide book. She is a writer and photographer, whose work has been published in numerous... Read More
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