Hawaiian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kapaa

"Best Shave Ice I've ever had. Saw reviews and wanted to go try it and I'm so glad we did. The owner was one of the kindest people I've ever met. The..."

Richard Buscher

Scott Harris

"Get the fish sandwich and some fries, simply..."

Aaron Trostle

"Amazing food and cool little area to..."

Matt Newman

Connie Gallegos

Pono Market

94/100 (1731 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We came here two times during our short 4-day visit to Kauai. There are many local Hawaiian dishes to choose from and the price was reasonable. It's..."

J Tan

"Beside the kickback atmosphere and the stellar chow, my wife and I go our marriage license there in 2016 which was crazy and 31 yrs later... never..."

Pete Lyons

"Who would have thought that you can get such amazing food in such an unsuspectingly looking place. My spicy ahi poke was DELICIOUS, my husband also..."

Dorota Amanowicz

"Best fish market on the island! Amazing quality fish, and great customer service. We bought enough fish from here that we were making our own poke..."

Amber Nurre

"Stopped by for a rest and a cold treat while passing nearby on a coastal bike path. Pretty excellent every way you can look at..."

Ed Berger

"Amazing food and so friendly. Family run, definitely a must visit for authentic Hawaiian food at a good price. Baked salmon and poke was..."

David Cornella

"Honestly, this is gourment dining on a diner's plate menu. The food is off the chart excellent. Yes, you are eating with plastic utensils and your..."

Kenneth Davis

"Our favorite place to visit and have the spicy ahi tuna poke bowl. Just a small little shop but very nice people and good food. Just be aware this..."

Steve Galayda

"Get there early for all the options! I only had time to go once while visiting and they were sold out of almost everything. The poke I got was..."

Luke Brady

"This place is outstanding if you’re looking for authentic Hawaiian food. It was my fav place on the island and I just thought everything there was..."

Mitch K

Hee Fat General Store

93/100 (1148 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Credit Cards

Drinks

Cheap Eats

"Absolutely the best Shave Ice in all of Hawaii without a doubt. Very cheap, huge and natural flavors made by them. Can be something better?? I tried..."

Tamara Fernandez

"This little general store had hands down the best shaved ice we had on the island. We went back twice. They make several of their syrups in store...."

Marissa Crockett (MAC)

"Popped in here to kill time since there’s many souvenirs in the front and ended up enjoying a pleasant surprise with their shave ice. Their shave..."

kristen bathan

"The only thing we had here was the shave ice, and we went twice in a week. The texture is soft and the large size is enormous. We went to a few other..."

Jon G.

"This is the fourth shaved ice store we’ve tried and I get the coconut flavor each time. I still had dry many areas of ice with zero flavor after..."

FRESHTRACKS Consulting

"Best Shave Ice I've had. The flavors and ice hold their shape while you eat it. It doesn't all melt into mixed gooey soup. They purée all their own..."

KW Parker

"One of our top 3 favorite shave ice places on the island! We love their home-made flavors. The Hawaiian sunrise was..."

Zinnia Xu

"We tried a lot of shaved ice on the island and this was my favorite!! The flavor combination was on point!!! And they have smaller cups for kids..."

Alexandra Sierra

"Small store that has some really nice souvenirs to look at and you can get a shave ice that are really..."

Scott Peterson

"Okayyyyy this place is 12/10. We stayed on a different part of the island but still made our way here many times during the trip. Would have come..."

samantha griffiths

Hukilau Lanai

92/100 (4552 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We loved the atmosphere and the food. The poke was beautifully presented on crispy wanton wraps with intricate well balanced flavours. The home-made..."

Debbie Li

"We’d heard great things, but finally went for it and oh my goodness I can’t believe we waited so long! The food is absolutely amazing. Flavors..."

Ashley Coudron DeCo

"Wish we went here more than once. Went to book online before our trip they were full online but I called and the nice employee squeezed us in for a..."

Lauren Caponi

"Don't let the unassuming exterior of Hukilau Lanai fool you- this place dishes out some of the best entrees in the state. For drinks, I had the Hot..."

M B

"Started off our honeymoon by getting dinner here after a 15 hour travel day. The food did not disappoint. We ordered the Mixed Grill seafood option..."

David Grana

"Very nice restaurant with great atmosphere. Service was excellent. The tasting menu is a good deal and was a great way to try a variety of different..."

Michal Brichacek

"The food was amazing! My husband and I decided to eat at one fine dinning restaurant before leaving the island. We choose this place based off the..."

Hikari Nim

"Dinner at Hukilau Lanai was one of our favorite meals of the trip. The restaurant is conveniently located in a hotel right next to the Coconut..."

Victoria Kabakian

"The dining experience began a little rocky, but our waitress saved the day. She was kind, considerate, and knowledgeable . The food was delicious,..."

Beverly Menzie

"This is a great spot if you are wanting to kick it up a notch or 3. Strongly recommend reservations in advance. Food was all delicious and presented..."

Clark K

Leong’s Meat House

"Got the combo plate. The pork wrapped in leaves was so delicious and maybe the best thing I've had in Hawaii so far. Poke and everything else was..."

Daniel Hoffman

"WOW!!! Excellent food! Driving around spotted this little place off to the side, "grass fed beef" caught my eye on the menu... saw 4.9 rating on..."

Susie Davis

"Got a poke bowl to go from here, ahi seemed to be good quality and well kept. Other poke bowls sometimes seemed a bit mushy, but Leong’s Ahi was..."

Russ Rosenlof

"I tried the tripe poke at their new location and it wasn’t salty (yay!) so we tried out their original Kappa place for lunch. So glad we did. Best..."

Janet T

"The poke bowl was delicious, very fresh and so reasonably..."

Michelle Sichak

"Best poke on the island! The kamikaze is incredibly priced with 3 scoops of poke, enough for 2 people to share. Everything on their menu sounds..."

Kristi Hatakka

"Best poke we had on the island and we had a lot of poke. Mostly locals here when we were there which Is always a good sign. Highly..."

Byron Palmer

"Best poke on Kauai. Huge..."

Marty Sharp

"The poke here is DELICIOUS. Fresh, tons of flavor, and the sauces added a lot without covering up or masking the poke. The Kamikaze box can't be..."

Chris Hale

"Y’all. I had poke 4 times in the two weeks we were in HI. This was the best I had. Who would have though sushi donuts would be so yum and They have..."

Tonya Buffington

Smith Family Garden Luau

91/100 (3253 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a wonderful time! Absolutely beautiful grounds (so much to see). Easy parking and a really lovely show. Also the best pork I've ever had! The..."

Dianne Das

"Smith Family Garden Luau is hands down the best luau I've experienced, and I'm a luau fanatic! The gardens are a testament to wild beauty,..."

Dylan Reuter

"The Smith's family Luau was a surreal experience. Very lush and beautiful gardens. The entire atmosphere was welcoming and amazing. Loved how it was..."

Vincent Green

"We experienced Smith’s Luau on Friday Dec 1st. We have been to several Luaus on Oahu and Kona and this luau by far was the best. Everything was..."

Jessica Colon Longen

"This was my first Luau and it was a great experience! The whole experience was super family-friendly and it had a very wholesome feel. The food was..."

Alec L.

"Best Luau we have attended. Best food served by Smith family members and great entertainment. We met "the" Mr. Smith, the patriarch, who was..."

Ann Justus

"We had a really good time here! The only thing that I would change would be the allotted time before dinner. I wish they would have let us in a..."

Xandra Knebel

"We had a very fun time here. The garden was absolutely beautiful and the atmosphere was very nice at night too. The food was great and the alcoholic..."

Holly Leister

"It was an authentic Hawaiian Luau with amazing service and food. Walking the gardens before dinner and seeing all the animals on the property made my..."

Jason Saliba

"Family owned luau. Pretty neat property! Service was spectacular and the show was excellent. The food wasnt bad and there were a lot more people in..."

Chasen Callaway

Hawaiian Blizzard

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"It was amazing!! Best shave I've and we tried another place with good ratings that we thought was the best, until we tried this. The guy is great and..."

Kaleigh

"Best Shave Ice on Kauai. ... maybe the best shave ice on the planet. I know it's the best I've ever had. You'll find Aaron's cart in front of the Big..."

Allison

"Best Shave Ice I've ever had. Saw reviews and wanted to go try it and I'm so glad we did. The owner was one of the kindest people I've ever met. The..."

Ambee K

"It’s easy to miss as it’s sometimes hidden behind a big white van, but look for the big red sign on the wall of the grocery store. Aaron was the..."

mary anne wong

"This place is the best shave ice on this island. It's authentic hawaiian shave ice and only $3 for every 3 flavors of your custom. Aaron is the..."

Be Kobylanski

"Definitely one of the best Shave Ice in Kauai! Quality ice, yes, there's such a thing! You have to know what you like, because there's no..."

Liam

"We saw he had 5 stars and were skeptical. Boy were we wrong!! This is the 5th place on the island we’ve had Shave Ice and it’s been our..."

nate farley

"Awesome shave ice! Old school delicious, super fluffy, and amazing flavors. The owner gave us recommendations for flavors and, as we were leaving,..."

Haiyang Zhang

"Who knew that the best shaved ice could be found outside in a small stand next to a grocery store? We went to a few other shaved ice places but kept..."

L. S.

"We go here every vacation, and we've been to *a lot* of other places. Ice is very soft and syrups are homemade. Inexpensive compared to other places,..."

Toto HaBa

"The best on Kauai! Such a great value, great flavors and amazing hospitality. We went on a crappy weather day and ate in our car and the guy working..."

Rachel Sarchiapone

"Best shave ice in kauai hands down...fluffy soft ice, really great syrups. And the owner Aaron is a super nice guy who will give great..."

Lisa Wong

Jo2 Natural Cuisine

90/100 (2223 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of the best food I had in Kauai island. Been to several high end restaurants in the town how we could nothing beat this food selection. Pictures..."

A T

"Okay, so this place was recommended to me and we came sort of expecting good food. JO2 exceeded our already high expectations! All of our drinks and..."

Sarah George

"Great Asian-inspired cuisine at this restaurant in a strip mall! We enjoyed the ravioli, tempura green beans, beef cheeks, and fried chicken. Our..."

Benjamin Randolph

"Highlights: The octopus stole the show for us. Best I’ve ever ate! Beef cheek and ahi belly were second to that. Marlin was good, the Tom Yum curry..."

Erik Sponholz

"The food is outstanding... may have been the best piece of fish I've eaten~ period. Couldn't get enough of the tempura fried green beans! Everything..."

Teri Young

"The website menu isn’t properly updated so make sure to click the QR code on the site to get the updated menu, assuming they update that regularly...."

Breana McGowan

"Fresh and delicious! The staff understands their menu well and were all very helpful. The food was also top notch! JO2 was a great place for a nice..."

Luke Brady

"This is our second visit to JO2! We liked it so much the first time we came back! When you come to eat, make sure to get a reservation! They are very..."

Justus Bey

"Such a great experience! The ambience, the food, the servers. Great for a date. I’m vegetarian and my boyfriend is not, we both had plenty of..."

Júlia Grala

"Amazing food. Stellar service. If you are looking for high quality foods prepared in interesting ways, please find yourself here. After weeks of..."

Ryan Walters

"Had the most amazing Lili koi martini thanks to Tammy who is a sweetheart and the cheesecake was one of the best I’ve ever had! I’ll definitely..."

Andréa Cobble

"What a fun night at Jo2; I've been dying to try this place out after getting my Cuzzy a gift card for her birthday. The pictures from their dinner..."

Ryanne Dean

"The addition of JO2 to Kauai has really elevated the food scene! Located in Kapaa in a strip mall. Don’t let the outside fool you! Once inside..."

Scott Griest

"Excellent Asian fusion cuisine. Don't over order as portions are generous. We had a mix of small plates and a large one. All were delicious. ..."

Conrad Paz

"Super delicious meal! We made reservations but showed up a little early (close to opening time) and got seated right away. *Definitely make..."

Marianne Sanada

"Amazing food, artistically presented, and served with professionalism and enthusiasm. It was easily the best and most affordable gourmet meal we've..."

Sheldon Sachs

"Waitress that helped us was really friendly. Husband got the early dinner for $35 and it was a lot for food. He got the palm salad, seared ahi and..."

Kim Bui

Wailua Shave Ice - Kauai

89/100 (2204 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Quite possibly the best shave ice we’ve had!! LOVED the foamy topping on our ube order! The roasted coconut added a crunchy texture. The purple..."

Abi

"Stopped here for a quick treat. Got the Lava Flow Shave Ice to share, which was perfect. Would go back here again and try it with ice cream next..."

David Grana

"This is BY FAR the best shave ice place I have ever been to. If you have the privilege to visit Kauai, please make it a point to visit this..."

Micah Bartley

"Their shave ice is higher quality than other places I’ve tried. I liked the consistency of the ice and how it wasn’t too chunky. Flavor and..."

Thomas Vu

"A friend insisted that this place was amazing so we went... and we have NEVER had shave ice like this before! I had the Dragons Blood and my husband..."

Amanda Morris

"Absolutely delicious shave ice! All natural flavors (i.e. real fruits and fruit juices)-none of the artificial colors and flavors! Ice is super..."

Benjamin Randolph

"Shave ice was good. 4 stars due to flavoring could have been more. Also they don’t allow substitutions. So you have to pick from their combinations..."

Stacey Gibbs

"It's pretty good Hawaiian shaved ice. They had several amazing flavors, and they added many toppings, which gave it an extra something for your..."

Brig Church

"The best shave ice on Kauai. Soft fluffy ice, great flavor options and add ons make it the winner for..."

Erin Beesley

"Had to try a shave ice before heading home and I was told this is the place to go. We shared a mango strawberry and it is like eating fruit flavored..."

Scott Peterson

Pineapple In Paradise

9th Island Sports Bar & Grill

"This hidden Gem... U r missing out if you don't hit this place up ..Awesome Food big portions. So delicious and the waiter one man show he is..."

Denise Gunnison

"So the bartender here has to be one of the coolest dudes I've encountered in a bar. Laid back and fun, but attentive. Hilarious. Reminds me of me..."

May

"My first time here and i loved the food, i had breakfast and loved their french toast. The server was not really attentive, when we asked her for..."

Renee To'oto'o

"The only place we went more than once in our week in Kauai - and we went 3 times. Best staff we met on the island. Very laid back place, the place..."

Amanda Finnigan

"Great food and service! There were at least 17 other customers dining while we were there for lunch, and Dienna was the only server. She was one of..."

Lisa Stafford

"Good food. Was gently reminded of their policy of not letting outside drinks in when my friend walked in with Starbucks cups from next door. The..."

Utham Radipe

"Good place to watch football on a Sunday. Open very early. Good breakfast. Lots of TV's. Nice beer selection. Got a little warm and sticky inside...."

Ron Stern

"Good food for the price. Ate there twice on this trip to Kauai. Great burgers ,Calimari is awesome. Very busy on Sundays for football games. Several..."

Pistol Pete

"Little bar to check out if you are looking for night life. The bartender was great and the food was even better. We had the pork nachos and pork..."

Chesney P

"My husband and I ate breakfast here twice while on the island. We had the pleasure of having Dienna as our server. Although we had zero negative..."

Shannon Wright

"Ono grinds and plenty of screens for the game! Very quick and friendly..."

Eric Stoltz

"Delicious breakfast. I had resigned myself to the premade selections at the chain coffee shop next door when the first restaurant I went to had a..."

Joy Lopez

Ono Family Restaurant And Shave Ice

86/100 (1547 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My friends and I are on vacation and one of our first nights here we stumbled upon Ono. Now over the week we’ve had some amazing dinners on the..."

Marcus Laban

"🍛🏝️ Seeking the taste of India in Kauai, Hawaii? Look no further than Ono Bar & Grill! 🌶️😋 Satisfy your cravings with their delicious..."

Sree Devireddy

"The food was delicious and very well seasoned. The service was great, and had a family owned vibe. Food took around 40 minutes to arrive at our table..."

Malina Lee

"Give this new place a try! Please. I'm a small business owner and know how hard it is to get started and this place was just lovely. The staff was..."

Jennifer Palazzolo

"I like this place and give them credit for bringing Indian cuisine to Kauai! 5stars!! Why 5stars? Let me tell you… the food is probably farm to..."

Shadow Nak

"I had one of the best sea food in Kauai at an Indian restaurant, tandoori shrimp and grill fish were just delicious, I highly recommend this..."

Parth Patel

"Ordered take out from here last night after a busy day at work. Restaurant had just opened for business earlier in the week. The owners were there,..."

Jon Allen

"O-No? O-Yes! Dinner was delicious. This was our first time dining at Ono and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We ordered the Chana Masala and Coconut..."

Andrew Potts

"Delicious food! Good flavour…. Highly highly recommend! Don’t miss out if you are in..."

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"From the cozy interior to the very patient and friendly servers, this has many unique Indian dishes to dine in. The chicken and rice had a unique..."

joise salazar

"This place was awesome!! The food was amazing and we loved the fusion influences and their unique take on classic Indian dishes. We live here and our..."

Megan Smith

"One of the best Indian food on the Kauai island. The food is so delicious that within 5 days of our trip, I had dinner there 4 times and lunch twice...."

Rachana Hedau

"Great authentic Indian food on the island. They can make any dish with coconut milk, just ask! We tried a bit of everything, portions could be a bit..."

Shelby Schaefbauer

"On the main road but doesn’t feel like it! AND most importantly—Wonderful food! We had Vegetable Jafrezi, Vegetable Coconut Curry, Basmati rice..."

Paula Abbott

"Everything we tried had different well seasoned taste, every dish in ample quantity. The well seasoned team seems quite well rooted to please your..."

Damayanti Hathiwala

"This place is the best Indian food on island. When they changed locations and were closed for a short time everyone was begging for them to reopen...."

Laura Rice

Waipouli Delicatessen & Restaurant

86/100 (1015 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really does have the mom and pop feel with great tasting food. Our family with a 5 and 7 year old shared two combo plates. Comfort food at its..."

Justin Kwan

"Amazing food no matter what you order. It’s really popular by locals and visitors so the sit down waiting time can take a moment. Due to high..."

Harrieth Sucaldito

"Sunday morning 830 no wait. Only saw locals there. Macnut Pancakes were very good. I would come back for those. The Saimin was ok not too much..."

Christina Ng

"Staff were friendly and food serving was generous amount. I ordered loco moco and ono with friends rice. Liked Ono with fried rice much more than..."

rabi gurung

"Been here for breakfast and lunch many times. Good food, complex menu, best to look it over online before going in. If you are a visitor, this is..."

Stephen Northcutt

"Interesting take on a breakfast diner. You order and pay at the counter upon walking in, and your food comes just a couple minutes after sitting at..."

Jacob Thompson

"The food and service is always great. I love the pork tofu 😋 it's always delicious. The workers are always happy 😊 The grandson of the owner..."

Brenda Sparr

"Great local place recommended to us by a local. This is the place to go if you're looking for legit Hawaiian food. Expansive menu impossible to..."

Spencer Hahn

"What a wonderful local place! We had the Super Saimin Noodle Soup. Noodles are handmade by the mom in the family who's been doing this here for 45..."

Manu Gujrati

"I’ve been following Waipouli Deli in Kappa’a Kauai for a long time now that I’m on Kauai Island my wife and I have been to this restaurant for..."

Edward Fuit

"Small mom and pop style restaurant- great food! Hawaiian comfort food- big portions- nice breakfasts- lovely, kind people. We ate there 3 times..."

cat hall angeles

"Very homey, food came out pretty quickly and was really filling, large portions for a great..."

Megan Williams

"Went there for breakfast on a weekday around 9am and got in right away. The service was good and seemed like a place run by locals and for locals,..."

Samuel Hart

"Very local, friendly and a huge menu. Large pictures on the wall help you choose. Old school and authentic family owned spot in a strip mall near..."

Valerie Paxton

"No frill restaurant with dine in and take out. Order at the counter before seating. Really great selection of breakfast food (sweet and savory..."

Lesly Dang

"We ordered a curry chicken, wanton soup (don’t remember what’s their name on the menu lol) and a home made ube vanilla ice cream. Huge portion..."

jiahang li

"Delicious home style food at great prices. Loco moco bowl only $7.99 + $.99 for fried rice. Great deal..."

Tiffany P

"We were so happy to find this gem in Kauai, serving home cooked food and so close to our hotel near the royal coconut grove (walking distance from..."

Camille Perezselsky

Oasis On The Beach

86/100 (3298 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"What an amazing gem of a location! We had dinner looking over the beach, ocean and an amazing sunset. Service was spectacular, from the little glass..."

Scott Lewis

"Wow! This my go to restauraunt on ALL the islands and my favorite place to recommend to anyone to get the WOW factor. Chef Sean is incredibly..."

Rebecca Garcia

"We loved our food and our whole experience! The whole staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and taken care of. The food was amazing..."

Jaci Hiller

"Incredible dinner on the beach! Great $10 cocktails for HH. The pork wontons, filet, catch of the day and wedge salad were all phenomenal. Expensive..."

Jenny McClure

"Everything was incredible! Extremely welcoming, beautiful views, and delicious food. Our server made sure we were well taken care of throughout the..."

natalie grumet

"Ordered the seared fish (Ahi Tuna) with the seasonal cocktail (which had passionfruit, white rum, and yellow lantern pepper syrup). Omg!!!!..."

Britney Penouilh

"To start, the ambience was incredible—eating right on the beach. They had some clear wind blockers to the sides so you could still view the ocean,..."

Aleesa M

"We had booked dinner here on a day when I knew we would be too tired to drive anywhere after our day of activities, and we were pleasantly surprised..."

Astrid Usong

"Food is so delicious and innovative. Everything is local and fresh. Great view. Service is best on island! Thank you so much Oasis..."

Casey Winsell

"Great food, service, and ambiance. The whole menu looked spectacular. I had the grilled catch of the day, and the sauce, gnocchi, and greens that..."

Ethan Holder

"What a pleasant surprise! The view, the drinks, the food, the service - all outstanding. Seated right on the beach at happy hour and stayed through..."

Heather McMullen

"Great place to watch live music 🎵 Wednesday-Friday afternoons staring at 3pm. We had the privilege to watch Aldrin Guerrero play the Ukulele, and..."

Leonard Suguitan (Len)

"We both had great meals—amazing dessert. Service was excellent and the view was the cherry on..."

Jess Greenwald

"When we got here, the music was super, super loud to the point our server had to bend down to talk to us and was kind of uncomfortable. Overall the..."

Taylor

"Curry with uku (red snapper) was great. The market fish plate with the uku was great as well. Ahi poke appetizer was yummy. The fish and veggies are..."

John R

"Had dinner last night for our “night out” date since my girlfriend was in town. I cannot remember the servers name but he offered us a blanket,..."

Dan Rogers

"I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. I mean, you are right in front of the ocean which is fabulous. Drinks are incredible - I had..."

Emily Holt

"Loved the ambience of this restaurant. The staff were super friendly as well. All their ingredients are sourced locally and they have their own..."

Rashmi J

"Fantastic place with incredible view of the ocean! The staff were so responsive and attentive to our every need. I seriously almost felt like they..."

riller Coder

Matcha-ya

Kauai Family Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"We got the tortang talong (eggplant omelet). It had peppers, onions, and green onions in it. It had good flavor, but I wish it had less of the..."

Erin S.

"Good quality breakfast. I recommend the Spanish sausage and garlic rice. Really liked the hash brown and iced coffee here too. The pancakes were a..."

J Joseph

"Great little restaurant, portions were the perfect size and the price was very reasonable. On the morning we went, the cook didn’t show up so a..."

Amanda

"What a lovely place! The staff recognized all of the regulars and came out to say hello! We got some delicious and plentiful plates for breakfast......"

Linda Siu

"Sooo good! Choice of spam, bacon or Portuguese sausage, I chose spam. Waffle was delicious with their coconut syrup. Fruit was so fresh and sweet...."

Fiona Choi

"My wife and I loved it. Quite inviting and delicious food. Portions were large enough to share. Don't miss it. They make breakfast with..."

JP

"Food was super good. Love eating at small local cafes like this when traveling! Try the Loco..."

Freddi Guerrero

"Very unique breakfast, they close early afternoon, soon be on the morning side of time. The marinated bangus and dried fish are very tasty. Be..."

Josh Brokenbourgh

"Great food, generous portions, friendly staff. We went there on Christmas Eve, they were offering only breakfast -- the Adobo omelet with garlic..."

Christopher Barber

"Don't miss this place. We're from Phoenix, so we wanted to try the local and Asian food. Both local and Filipino dishes are fantastic. Especially..."

Dale a

"Great food. Fast service. Very accommodating. I told them I don't eat meat and they suggested a substitute of fruit. I had the daily special and my..."

Nina Figueroa

"Breakfast combo was my favorite. It's not on the menu. The pancakes were amazing with cooked in bananas and fruit on top. You have to try these with..."

jordan weger

"Me and my family come from Connecticut we travel the world eating great food. We stumbled upon this place for breakfast and found a gem. We all..."

Will

"Had the chicken curry, tofu stir fry and lumpiang. Don’t let the homely interior fool you - the food is fantastic! Not only that, but the prices..."

Christine Wilson

"We went for breakfast with our 3 year old daughter. The breakfast menus are tasting great and are plenty. Our daughter enjoyed the French toast. Good..."

Koen B

"Great food. Unfortunately the AC was off and the halo halo dessert was a chunk of ice. So 4 stars but....my wife forgot her purse here and they kept..."

Dragonmilk X

The Green Pig

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Holy delicious pig belly Batman!! Got the pork belly Loco Moco and pork belly watermelon salad... Ten times better than the $40-$50 ones I got at..."

F. Farshad

"Delicious food. Portions were a great size. The flavor was insane and robust! The food here is worth the drive, time, and a detour. I couldn’t..."

Deborah Bachrach

"Under Covid-19 lockdown, what i miss the most is the warm and sincere human contact from people i encountered by chance. I truly miss the green pig's..."

Soo Sung

"Hidden gem. We had the Jiggy Fresh (Carmelized onions over curly fries and smothered in gravy and marinated shredded pork) and the Fat boy (sorry..."

Elizabeth Dawson

"Hands down the best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had. My wife got the pulled pork with gravy and that was delicious as well. Run by a lovely..."

Chris Shelton

"I had the pleasure of eating at the Green Pig for the first time today. I was going back and forth about what to get and the nice lady suggested the..."

Glenn Howarth

"This was our 2nd trip to the island and The Green Pig was on our list of places to go again; it was just as good as we remembered. Had the BBQ,..."

A S

"If you are passing by Kealia beach, do yourself a favor and visit Auntie Lihue for lunch at the Green Pig food truck. It's parked in the grassy lot..."

Sesha Hanson-Drury

"Good pork, very good fried chicken. Tasty gravy. Bagel sandwich was inhaled delightfully. Crispy curly fries. Very nice lady, Lihue. Will eat here..."

Laurie Guthrie

"Best food truck on the island. The only thing better than eating here the first time, is the second time eating here. I didn't know what 'broke da..."

Edward Galore

Defries Lunch Wagon

"Great food🌹Friendly family..."

Cindy Bandmann

Smith's Tropical Paradise

Wheelchair Accessible

"What an amazing day ! Great people! Wonderful family production on an exceptionally diverse and well kept property. It was truly something..."

Scott Coates

"Amazing and beautiful. We did the self-guided walking tour and enjoyed about 2-3 hours of Hawaii nature. There are lots of places to sit and enjoy..."

Anthony Whitney

"First rate entertainment! The venue was just so breathtakingly beautiful I almost forgot we were at a luau. The staff was polite and accommodating,..."

Adolph Alvarez

"Went to our second Smith's Family Luau (the first being on our honeymoon 9 years ago) and it did NOT disappoint. All of the food was delicious as..."

Jenny Newman

"Lots of space very nice if you like walking parks plenty of flora and fauna. The food was ok but if you're going..... stay for the show, those folks..."

joker 242

"Spent all morning here today! Lots of fun feeding the birds and the background was stunning. Lots of different flowers and trees. Peaceful ponds and..."

Kimberly Guyer

"Absolutely buy the tickets! Get there at 5pm, no later, so you can have time to walk around the entire garden, it's massive and pays an homage to the..."

Sonja Rosario

"Super fun with a killer value ($10 for entrance in 2022 and $1 for bird food). Would be even better with more educational signs, but can’t complain..."

Michele Wiseman

"THE CHICKENS!!!! The chickens, ducks, peacocks, and other ground birds were our guide throughout this self-guided walking tour. They sell bird feed..."

Melvin Tan

"Amazing! I was blown away by the show. The food was delicious. The Smith family made it such a fun event that if I come back, I will have to come..."

John Leonard

Mamahune's

"Both nachos are good, the pork is large and filling. Shared drink was a big pleasant surprise. Burger/truffle fries and side salad were great too. ..."

Will Hoang

"We didn't eat. The classic cocktails are pretty good, better than expected. The atmosphere is top notch. Great views, friendly staff. Will be coming..."

EW EW

"Great location to people watch from the second story. The staff were very friendly and even offered to take several family pictures for us. The..."

Eugene Williams II

"I am so thankful that my friend Dave Ball shared this Kauai GEM restaurant with me. I have lived on Kaua'i my whole life, eating at many many..."

Cameron Ventura

"Absolutely loved the fantastic tiki atmosphere. The drinks were absolutely incredible, and the service went above and beyond. Our experience here was..."

Ginger Ann

"Great outdoor tiki bar with beautiful views. The food was delicious and the drinks were first..."

Lori Hargrove

"We had lunch here after getting off our very long flight. The food was really good, not exceptional but good. The drinks were very good and very..."

dori Lewis

"I had thee best blue cheese burger here. The staff and our bar tender was super nice. He gave us free samples of each one of the beers. The free Mai..."

Meister Werks European & Import

"Hidden gem in plain sight - casual and fun outdoor location with a great cocktail menu and surprisingly good food. I tend to be skeptical of hotel..."

Emily Wojtczak

"This place is what made our trip so great! Amazing customer service, bartenders know how to make drinks, food was fantastic! 10 out of a 10 for..."

Bridgett Whaley

Art Cafe Hemingway

82/100 (1179 ratings)

"My favorite spot for brunch in Kauai a d not just because of my love of Hemingway novels, the food here is top notch and the service is very good. I..."

John Harton

"Oh my goodness! Fantastic start to finish. A super cappuccino if you are in for just a coffee. The breakfast options are fresh & v special. So many..."

Brenda Thompson

"Came here for brunch on a Sunday and there was quite a wait time bout 40 mins for 2 people. It has a French theme feel and food was in good portion..."

raymond tsang

"Phenomenal food and refined atmosphere. I previously didn't realize Kaua'i had anything like this place. Felt very much like a quick trip abroad (or..."

J Rothe

"Great fresh handmade breakfast in a nice historical house. Enjoy a freshly pressed orange juice, a savory croissant and / or a piece of homemade..."

Victorien Miniere

"There is an extensive breakfast menu here. Wife ordered "The old man and the sea" breakfast consisting of scrambled eggs, two types of bread, salmon..."

Rus Mo

"We loved this place! Bloody Mary’s are spicy and have steak sauce in them. Very unique and good! The crepes were authentic. We got Nutella and..."

Kelly Kopier

"Another favorite on the island. We’ve been coming here for years. Great food, service, and atmosphere. And wonderful owners! They use as much local..."

Jessica Hoerner

"The best restaurant in Kapa'a. Delicious fish soup, awesome beef bourguignon. They have fresh fish every day so the fish main courses may change. Not..."

Victor Colle

"Perfect brunch spot. Food was not too heavy. Almost feels like you are eating in someone’s house and the breeze moving through the dining area was..."

Ian Jarvis

Lava Lava Beach Club

82/100 (7350 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Best ocean views in the area. Eat morning breakfast and enjoy beachside dining. We got there too late for breakfast but had a chicken sandwich and..."

Rémund

"A great place to sit and relax. Connected to the Kapaa Shores Motel, this is a really beautiful place to have brunch! They have tons of outdoor..."

Ginger M

"Lunch was fantastic! The table being right on the waterfront was beautiful and we had a slight breeze that kept us cool. The staff was helpful and..."

Kevin Rodal

"Came here for dinner on Sunday and thought it was amazing! Had no wait time despite the place being decently packed. Drinks lived up to the hype. My..."

David Grana

"Talk about beach side dining!!! Sand in your feet, ocean sounds and palm tree breezes. Great Food! Classic Breakfast, Avocado Breakfast Sandwich, Big..."

Czarina Louie

"We ate here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (over several days) and we loved eating dinner there! The sunset was beautiful and the live music made..."

Hikari Nim

"Stopped here for a happy hour cocktail only. Beautiful beach view, live entertainment provided by a very talented young man and one of the best..."

Jeanne Valente

"We love this place! We make sure to come every time we are in Hawaii. It has a great menu, nightly live music and the best views. I highly recommend..."

Amber Flores

"This open-to-the-beach place is amazing. We liked it so much we came back twice. Food is delicious and service is good. The liquid happy hour is also..."

Joanna Rolston

"Right on the ocean.. the views are great but the food is not excellent. We did go a couple of times though. The loaded tots in the picture were very..."

Jeff Saxton

"We had a wonderful time coming here! It is truly a beach front restaurant experience and it was lovely! The ambiance is relaxed & peacful plus you..."

Christine Watson

"We stopped in for happy hour, were greeted by the friendly host and staff then enjoyed, beer wine and pizza while being serenaded by a local..."

Ruth Hugeback

"Great little club right on the beach. Prices are a bit steep but nothing you wouldn't expect for Hawaii. Spent a whole afternoon here sipping on..."

Tim Rolston

"I had high hopes for this place. Atmosphere and service were good but the food was bland imo. The fried rice served in the pineapple was a fun..."

Bianca Stone

"Really nice food and drinks and a great spot right on the water! It’s first come first serve so expect a bit of a wait! That said, they have a..."

Madeleine Bellard

"My daughter and I had a lovely dinner at Lava Lava last night. The setting is just amazing. There was a live musician who was singing all kinds of..."

Maria Elia Bonilla

"I read a few reviews that almost made us not come here but I’m happy to report this place is amazing! It’s right on the beach, has happy hour and..."

Jenny McClure

"Wow! What a great find for breakfast! Part of a low key hotel, with views of the beach. Nice surfer/traditional Hawaiian architecture vibes. Sit..."

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