Vegetarian Friendly: THE Best in Kapaa

"Wow! What an amazing place!! Just the best most amazing place! We had some yummy açaí bowl, an Oriental wrap and BLTA! Soooo dang delicious! See..."

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

Nom Kauai

94/100 (2268 ratings)

"This was my favorite food place on the island! We even came back a second time (in a week). Such a fun mix of Southern food with Hawaiian ingredients..."

Annie Sisson

"This was a great find on our vacation. The food was excellent, with hearty southern style cuisine fused with a little Hawaiian flavor. The staff was..."

max dito

"AMAZING breakfast!! The Loco Moco has the best flavor! The waffle in the Wake & Bake, true to its word, tasted like cereal. We sat at the bar and the..."

Erin S.

"Nom is super chill and very good. Almost reminds me of an ATX vibe with the “Keep Brunch Weird” sign hanging inside. They can get busy but it is..."

Jonathan Murata

"We ate here 3 times, and everyone tried something different each visit. We were very happy with the food, service, and atmosphere. If you're in..."

Travis Reams

"If you're wanting a heavy breakfast on kauai, come here! Chicken and waffles are amazing! And I've have some good ones down here in Houston! Drinks..."

Jason Owsley

"So good! I had the Southern Chick- A perfectly seasoned & fried piece of chicken on a biscuit with fried egg on top then surrounded with delicious..."

carol forbis

"YOU MUST EAT HERE! Nom was probably the most impressive menu we saw on the island. Very unique menu options. We were only able to go for breakfast..."

Logan Leaming

"Amazing food. Was within walking distance of our apartment. Staff is friendly and helpful to tourists. You really can't go wrong whatever you order...."

Emily Lokker

"Unique menu. We went to NOM four times in a week because the food was wonderful and we wanted to try everything on their enticing menu. We didn't..."

Jane

"Outstanding service, slection,taste! PB&J burger explodes with taste and texture. Southern chick, chicken, gravy egg perfect biscuit rates an ok...."

Dave Riendeau

"Best breakfast on Kauai. Be prepared to wait. They are quick and do a good job of keeping you updated through text and website for waitlist. The..."

Bryan

"A cute little brunch spot! Great hamburgers! Friendly staff. Normal wait time. Got our food quick. No complaints. Would recommend this place! Really..."

Jacqueline Robinson

"The food here is AMAZING! Because it's so good, it's also really popular, so you might have to wait a bit. Totally worth the wait. Truly creative..."

natalie nolan

"Lots of food and very comforting! The most unique things that we got were: The Ultimate - a chicken and waffles sandwich with an egg, bacon and..."

Philip Dawsey

"Best meal I have had in Kauai yet, possibly the best breakfast I have ever had! Good coffee, even better food. Atmosphere was fun, with good music..."

Chris Ford

"Great food and fair prices considering other areas on the island. The chicken and waffles were amazing (especially the pineapple bourbon butter)...."

Chris Hawkins

"Great food! Reasonably priced for the quality. Special of day was blueberry bread pudding and my husband had the Toasty Elvis. The lemon herb aioli..."

Cindy

Hukilau Lanai

92/100 (4552 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Fine Dining

"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

Scorpacciata Kauai

"The pizza was really good! We especially enjoyed the cheesy garlic pizza. Our server was attentive and we had an overall pleasant experience. Be..."

Amanda Morris

"We were in the vicinity of this restaurant several times and could not figure out why it wasn't super busy - the food is quite good! Unfortunately..."

Casi B

"Great pizza! We had the mushroom pizza. Enough for 2 people. Beer was pretty expensive-$7. Service was good. Cool breeze blowing inside the..."

_Suz 89

"The food here was fantastic! Best vegan pizza I’ve ever had. Staff were friendly and welcoming. We would definitely come..."

Angela Sheehy

"If you’re going to have pizza in Kauai, have it here! We had the mushroom pizza and it was perfect. Everyone in our group loved it! The nice folks..."

Tora S

"$25 for a 12in pizza...but its Hawaii and a resort area so prices comparable to other local establishments. Casual, sports bar atmosphere. Decent..."

Thomas Robustelli

"Scorpacciata makes some of the best pizza I’ve ever had. Staff is short handed but friendly. Prices are high but you’re paying for real quality..."

Bryan

"Service was great. Pizza was yummy and the sausage is made in house with a good amount of added veggies to it. Apple critter was our favorite with..."

John R

"This place checks ALL the boxes: pizzas with excellent crusts and flavorful toppings; cocktails that rock; attentive service; casual atmosphere in a..."

Shirley Lee

"Was just there with my wife who is gluten free. She had the Hawaiian pizza and said it was one of the best pizzas ever! I myself had a regular..."

Stuart Crane

Caffe Coco

91/100 (1174 ratings)

"Awesome food, even if you aren't a vegan. Their BLT was amazing, I could have ordered a second one. Love their acai bowl was so refreshing and spot..."

Rajeev Sharma

"Love the outdoor garden vibe, PJ was very friendly, and the food was delicious. Great place for dinner! Everything was good, but especially the..."

Zach Bas

"We love this restaurant for a number of reasons; 100% plant based, lots of food choices, tasty food, amazingly beautiful setting in the backyard area..."

Christopher Moore

"My favorite place for healthy and delicious food. All dishes are colorful and use local ingredients. I’ve tried curry wrap, papaya date smoothie,..."

Diana Kunakaeva

"Delicious acai bowl!! Very warm welcome, kind service, and beautiful outdoor seating in the back of restaurant. We will come back to try more :) easy..."

Sara Gomez

"Try this place. It’s lovely here, and we think the best smoothies and açai bowls… Tried Java Kai? Also a great place but very crowded. Then try..."

Stella De werd

"We visited Kauai for a week and loved Russell’s so much that we went back multiple times! The perfect restaurant for anyone looking for high..."

Jillian Selene Rutherford

"This is fully vegan restaurant in Kauai. The restaurant is located in a beautiful location with greenery around. The ambience is very peaceful and..."

Balaji G.

"Russell's is absolutely amazing! We were conveniently staying within walking distance from this place. I probably went there 4 times in the week we..."

maggie jo

"Loved the food. Great options. Love to find all vegan restaurants especially if they have healthy dishes . Service was excellent..."

Partha Sudarsanam

"Amazing food. For me i had the best açai bowl. Note, you have to protect your food with the help of the water spray...."

Shashank Shrivastava

"Love this cute little place. We sat outside for lunch and enjoyed the vegan spread. The jalapeño poppers were unreal!! The kimchi burger could have..."

Shruti Bajpai

"Hands down! The best vegan food in Kaua’i and Oahu, and we’ve been to a few different places on this short trip. The food, the ambience, the..."

Leena Thampan

"The food was delicious! The Jalapeno cheddar bites were out of this world. Just thinking about them gets me salivating. The place has ample parking..."

Siddharth Shah

"Best vegan Burger I ever had! Amazing location, nice ambiente and fantastic food! Love..."

Ylenia Vazquez Fernandez

"We came here more than five times during our visit to Kauai. Everything we’ve had here is amazing! Customer service is excellent too. We loved the..."

Jane Lee

"Incredible! Banana pancakes are to die for. Açaí and Tofu plates were full of flavor too. Great breakfast, definitely worth your..."

John S

"If you are a vegetarian or vegan person looking for food options in Kauai, I highly recommended Russell’s. They make delicious entrees with high..."

Vinita Jain

"We love coming here and come at least once when we visit the island. Great food and comfy..."

Travis and Kristina Rhodes

Paniolo Santa Maria Style Bbq

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"This is the most amazing country western dancing byob bar and restaurant in Hawaii. They welcomed us with smiles and were incredibly sweet. I love..."

Holly Polk

"Panoply Santa Maria style BBQ is a great place to eat dinner on a weeknight or a weekend. The food is great. The service was great. The live music..."

crazy er nurse

"Had a great burger here. They don't sell alcohol but have a store next to it (ABCs) where you can bring anything you'd like to drink in. There was a..."

Tyler Emery

"I loved this restaurant!! The food was really good. I tried pineapple burger and chili fries and was really good. They have live music with a dance..."

Stephanie Graham

"The rib burger was definitely one of the best burgers I've ever had. I've been to some of the most celebrated burger places like Au Cheval in..."

Karl Stratos

"Nice locally owned place. Friendly service with a laid back fun atmosphere. They allow BYOB and had live music on our visit. The dishes are served in..."

Peter Alfaro

"I was blown away by the bbq (and burgers) at this family-owned restaurant. They were so kind, the food was delicious and they have local musicians..."

Vicky Reddish

"Had a blast here tonight! Had the loaded fries special that was really good, and my wife enjoyed the combo plate. It was a lot of food though so be..."

Ethan Holder

"Really fun laid back place to drink and dance and have fun in a non-touristy environment. And it's BYOB with an ABC liquor store next door! The staff..."

Paul G

"Let’s first start with the atmosphere. Restaurant is a family run place with stage for live music! The band while we were there was awesome! The..."

Christopher Meade

Kenji Burger

91/100 (1703 ratings)

"My wife and I were staying down the road from this spot. Wanting a quick bite to eat after checking out of our hotel lead us to Kenji. We ordered..."

David Grana

"My son had wanted to try this restaurant out from the first day that we got into Kauai. Finally on the last night after a long day at the beach we..."

Randle Likes

"I went in and I was immediately overwhelmed because there were so many great choices. I ended up going with a lobster burrito and it definitely..."

Char

"Atmosphere and staff are great!! I was craving a salty burger but the two burgers we tried had sweet sauces and it was not really what i expected...."

Sara Gomez

"Great Japanese style hamburgers. The sauces they come with are great. We had fries and cucumber salad too and they were also..."

Joanna Rolston

"In the 3 days I stayed in Kauai, I had their Tuna Poke 3 times. Staff are super friendly. Food is super delicious. It has only been 10 days and I'm..."

Ahmed Ehab Elsabbagh

"Do not miss the misoyaki fish sandwich. When I looked at the menu ahead of time, I wasn’t planning on getting it because I’m not a fish burger or..."

Breana McGowan

"Interesting burgers! Loved the Japanese burrito!! Kenji was our first food stop in Kauai and we enjoyed the food and experience! The service was..."

Sneha Rao

"Update* been in Kenji Burger 3 times since our 5 day stay in kauai, food is delicious, from sushi burrito to burgers to bowls 🥣 glad i discovered..."

I A

"I love the environment at Kenji Burger! There were many different options and they all looked so good that I had to ask what to try. The workers were..."

Paige DeCoster

"First visit to Kenji Burger and just amazing! The Kenji Burger had a teriyaki sauce that was very flavorful and there was plenty of it…you WILL..."

Brett Austin

"The Sushi Buritto exceeded expectations in flavor, however it was smaller than I thought it would be, but delicious. I chose the Japanese one. The..."

RachelleNadine Photography

"Kenji burgers is a quick food option. There is minimal parking so could be hard to get in. The burger was delicious and highly recommend trying a..."

Christine Anderson

"The tuna poke was a little tough but the staff were nice and it was awesome to sit in the shade and enjoy the nice sunny day. Other people I was..."

Hikari Nim

"Our 1st meal on the island and we weren't disappointed. Just a short walk from our hotel (Sheraton). Ordering was fast & easy. Lots of unique menu..."

Carly Dodds

"The Kenji burger is so good! I added an egg to it, and that made it even tastier. I’ve never had a burger with teriyaki sauce but wow that made it..."

Vanessa B.

"Chicken katsu burger & Loco Moco, both delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly. Fries were also fantastic, with or without the..."

Ashley Hook

"It's a Japanese-style place that serves "American" dishes in a Japanese way. So when I saw "sushi burrito" I was very skeptical, but it turned out..."

Dorota Amanowicz

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

Tiki Tacos

90/100 (2836 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We stop here multiple times each visit. We try different items but the carnitas is our go to with their fresh guacamole on the side. They are very..."

Clark K

"Have gone to tiki tacos twice and both times were amazing. We tried 6 different tacos and enjoyed all. My husband really liked the spicy chicken and..."

Lauren Caponi

"Great place, ESPECIALLY since it was our very first meal, fresh off the plane. Stellar service, you just love a place that everyone seems to enjoy..."

Chelsea Skaggs

"Came here for the first time a few days ago and was pretty satisfied with my experience. The wait was fairly short and the staff was pretty helpful..."

Shalon Johnson

"Do not be fooled by the modest strip mall appearance. This was the most passionate restauranteur we met our whole trip. I have no problem saying..."

Mark Waheed (Frugal Pickle)

"Absolutely fantastic tacos. We had both the fish and the chicken – – both were very well prepared and tasted great. All the food is freshly made..."

S V

"Lots of different taco options. I had the big kahuna fish taco, which is grilled ono with serrano peppers and the Kahlua pork taco. My wife had the..."

Scott Vokoun

"We tried the Mayan fish and the kahlua pig taco. The fish was good but a little dry. The pig was AMAZING. The tortillas also tasted really fresh...."

Ethan

"Tacos are made with fresh made tortillas which are thick and tasty. The kahlua pork tacos was really good. The asada tacos weren't as good but still..."

Sean Velazquez

"Best tacos I ever had! We tried Fish, Chicken, Lamb and Beef Taco. Everything was amazing. Make sure you add some homemade Guacamole...."

Corinna Richter

"Go here!! This place is the best kept secret! It’s in a very unassuming “shopping center,” but do not let the exterior deter you from having..."

Elizabeth Underwood

"The tacos here are amazing! Huge portions! I ordered 2 and could only finish 1 1/2. We love spicy and the spicy options here were..."

Banuelos Family

"Tried Tiki Tacos for the first time yesterday. Wasn't sure at first since we were the only ones there when we arrived. Menu was packed with item..."

RachelleNadine Photography

"- one of the highest rated taco places on the island, we came over to try these tacos. There wasnt too much of a line when we went and the lady at..."

K Z

"Homemade corn tortillas, fresh local ingredients and generous portions! If you're looking for authentic Mexican tacos with a twist this is 100% the..."

Jenn K

"We have been to the island 3 times and every time we stop here at least once!! Food is great! Love the Imu Kalua tacos!! Roasted Chicken is a must..."

Brad Bosh

"After a long and treacherous hike I came here in search of tacos! The chickens stood in my way of glory. They fought a valiant battle, but the water..."

Alex J

"You had me at homemade tortillas. This place is awesome. The tacos are tremendous. I had the spicy chicken (polo loco) and a regular chicken. Both..."

Peter Brown

Jo2 Natural Cuisine

90/100 (2223 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"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

Tropical Dreams

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Late Night

Cheap Eats

"A cute family-owned ice cream shop! The flavor selection was unique and delicious. It’s bright and inviting and the staff were friendly and..."

Jessica Ly

"Super cute ice cream shop, had lots of different options and super friendly staff. Was reasonably priced and also had fresh bakery items like..."

Jacob Stutzman

"This ice cream shop was a nice find. Easy parking with its location in the shopping center. They get their shipments of new ice cream flavors every..."

Ryan Nordgren

"Small ice cream stand with two freezers of different flavours, not the run of the mill flavours either, all a bit different. Choice of cones or tubs...."

Tim Griffiths

"Great flavors of ice cream 🍦🍨and easy location. Maybe I am biased but i like ice cream over shave ice and this place is easy to get to and has..."

Neil Bailey

"Good ice cream with lots of local..."

AB Ndev

"I don’t care for ice cream much, but I had a bite of my girlfriends and liked it so much I got one for myself. Salted caramel and macadamia were..."

Connor Bernal

"My wife loved the vegan chocolate and mango sorbet. I loved the mint chocolate and caramel sea salt ice cream! Delicious. Right off the highway..."

Jean Oswald

"Tropical Dreams is a cute little shop. The ice cream is tasty and hits the spot after a day out in the sun. Lots of flavors to choose from, and you..."

Megan Quinn

"The customer service was great and quick. I tried a swirl of their dole whip, it was delicious. Unfortunately, they only had two flavors, pineapple..."

Narrae Nelson

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

The Local Kauai

"There are 5 star reviews, but this one is for a really exceptional place. Best food we've had in Kauai for sure and Hawaii in general possibly. The..."

Philip Dawsey

"Food and drinks were amazing! We had the empanadas and the falafel, and definitely recommend both. Our bartender was very friendly and welcoming,..."

Eric Allan

"This is a wonderful place! The bar area smelled of fresh ginger which was being juiced. The Happy Hour menu is not large; but, is very well..."

Guenever Aldrich

"We ordered the empanadas, they were tasty. Drinks are great because they are not too sweet. The service was great, food was great but it’s a bit..."

Susan Cheng Scharlach

"We went here for a night of dinner and drinks and it was so great! For 3 drinks and 2 margherita pizzas the bill ended up being over $100, but..."

Drea Waldron

"Locally sourced ingredients are the name of the game at this establishment that draws locals and visitors alike. The drink menu provides for fresh..."

Jason Woodrum

"Super low key, hipster, trendy, singles mingles. But even on our honeymoon, it was worth the visit. The drinks and food will blow you away. Freshness..."

Back40Tattoo Molalla

"Nice simple restaurant. Had Ahí, pork belly, and a salad. The pork belly was scrumptious. The ahi with local green bean was delicious as well...."

Kenard Puchalski

"Delicious, local and great staff. I had the Tuna belly fish and chips and the local Mai Tai. Fish was fried to perfection and the Mai Tai was..."

Christopher

"The menu underlines dishes largely based on local production. They do a great job with a fairly small space. Good service, unique cocktails. I would..."

Stephen Northcutt

Korean Bar-b-q

"Cute little diner. Friendly wait staff, fast service on a Saturday evening. Enjoyed soju with our meal. Huge portions...plenty of leftovers for..."

Kim Everson

"Amazing food! The spicy is hot and full of flavor! The smells were very satisfying. Thank you to the staff for creating a fast and very tasty..."

C Titus

"Very tasty. Excellent grilled meats. Family style is great. Fusion plate lunch sides. We had chicken, beef kalbi, chicken Katsu, shrimp tempura and a..."

Ben Van Raalte

"Bibimbap ($12 w/seaweed soup) was so delicious!!! Combination (both BBQ chicken and beef) was also tasty, tender...excellent. Staffs are friendly..."

Paradise Walker

"What a local delight! Delicious island style Korean barbecue! Servings are generous, and the staff is very welcoming and friendly! I always pick up..."

Trang Nguyen

"I hadn't had kalbi since arriving in HAwaii a few days ago! Today was the day to change that! The windows are tinted so it's really hard to see..."

Fariah Amber

"We thought the food here was great. I got the “mini” BBQ chicken plate and it was a ton of food. And reasonably priced for so much food. My..."

Leah Parrish

"The staff was super friendly and the food was very tasty. I had the Combination Plate with BBQ chicken and beef. Delicious!Particularly noteworthy..."

Marc Fankhauser

"Came here for dinner and had the Tempura shrimp and short ribs. The short ribs were cooked medium rare which was nice. The tempura shrimp batter was..."

J Joseph

"Food was great, tasty and a great portion’s! Definitely hit em up..."

Corey Medeiros

"Good food! Would eat here again..."

Kurt Ratzlaff

"Excellent food, great service, vegan options. Really friendly, we came in late one night after a long trip, I was concerned they wouldn't let us buy..."

Andrei Rybin

"Food was great! Super tasty! The Katsu is bomb!!!! Panchan was super ono as well! Great portions! Definitely going..."

Franco Heu

"The food it's delicious, the servers are super nice😊. If you're in Kauai visiting , you have to stop in this place. Authentic Korean food..."

Yessica Gonzalez

"The Kalbi and Meat Jun were great. Vegetables were different but good. The mac salad was pretty..."

George Masukawa

"Great customer service. And the meat Jun was good! The Mandoo was also..."

Kelli C.

Happy Taco - El Taco Feliz

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow, I recently had the most incredible fish tacos, and I can't stop raving about them! The combination of perfectly crispy, flaky fish paired with..."

Emily Price

"This was a great pitstop. The staff was amazing and the tacos are great. Got the Mahi fish tacos and the steak tacos were amazing. The rice and..."

Joshua Packer

"This place has an awesome vibe I had Biria tacos, they were ok, but not the best Biria I have had. Their other food looked..."

Moez Moradipour

"Happy Taco is a great stop for a fresh, delicious lunch that won’t break the bank in Kapa’a. They make their tortillas fresh and they tasted..."

Bridget Hapner

"Best Mexican Food on Kauai. I know I know, your in Hawaii and should be eating seafood but I was craving some TexMex and being from Austin this did..."

Jai Guzman

"If you like home made mexican, then stop here. The best Mexican on kauai. Food is loaded with flavor. This very unassuming Taco stand has amazing..."

BCM

"The BEST fish tacos I’ve had in a VERY long time!!! The vibe is really cute too..."

Kayla Pruitt

"We've been visiting Kauai since the 90s from southern California where authentic Mexican food is available. I noticed that Mexican food was getting..."

TK C

"Ordered the shrimp quesadilla and shrimp tacos. They did not have the most flavor but it's better than the other Mexican places around. Ordered a..."

Michael Quinn

"The fish tacos here were phenomenal. 10 out of 10 would go back. The chicken burrito was also delicious and in no way overwhelming to do both. Hot..."

dar

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

Live Music

Dinner

Mid-range

"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

Sleeping Giant Grill

86/100 (1479 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"After arriving to our hotel, the Sleeping Giant Grill was an excellent first meal on Kauai! The staff was super friendly and our food was ready..."

Kevin Rodal

"Fried ono fish taco was better than grilled. Shrimp plate special was good with plenty of rice. Poke bowl was a bit small and didn't have enough..."

John R

"Might just be the best meal I had on the island. The shrimp plate was super fresh and cooked perfectly. Wife got the chicken plate which was awesome,..."

Frank Pasquino

"Small restaurant with big flavors! Korean bbq chicken was great, waygu skirt steak was awesome, habanero chicken was good and hot and fish ono tacos..."

Mark Holifield

"Visited here tonight for dinner during our stay in Kauai. Little hard for us to find. Tucked behind the coconut Market. We both got the teriyaki..."

_Suz 89

"What a great find. Fantastic fresh food, super casual picnic like dining. This is a must if you have the munchies and happen to be in the area. we..."

Scott S

"A typical Hawaiian cuisine food spot. The food was good and the service was quick and friendly! They have a large selection of options for anyone in..."

Kaci & Will Paltz

"This place has some of the freshest food you will find on the island. Unfortunately it is only open weekdays 1-8. The wraps are great to grab and..."

Clark K

"Wow - so good You can't go wrong with anything u chose - salads w chicken, seafood, tacos all great My favorite is Cajun seared Ahi sashimi salad -..."

Evren Eryurek

"Excellent service, good variety of food options for all and the food comes pretty quick and is very fresh and tasty. We had the Korea BBQ chicken and..."

Scott Peterson

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

Passion Bakery Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tasty! Stopped by on a Saturday morning around 9am on our way to the airport. I’d read about there potentially being long lines, but thankfully..."

Carlie L

"Come here specifically for malasada. It is only offered tues, Thurs, Saturdays. The popular flavors go fast. We arrived 10:30, popular flavors are..."

Jiu Jiu

"On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays you can get the absolute best malasadas in the entire state of Hawaii here. Yes there is a line, get there..."

Kevin McCarty

"One of the best malasadas on the island. Soft, fluffy, not greasy. Filling is delicious. We love POG and vanilla. This last time had a little too..."

Madeleine Wentzel

"Small little bakery but a good variety of pastries to choose from. We have the bacon stick bun and the mountain apple hand pie and both were..."

Scott Peterson

"The cream filled malasadas are a MUST TRY!!! I got all flavors (except express and matcha) and I was in love with each one! 15/10..."

Taylor Edwards

"Great loco moco and malasadas. it was a bit crowded inside as it seemed popular. malasadas looked so yummy we forgot to take a pic. I was so happy to..."

leanne beardsley

"A Kauai MUST for breakfast! We’ve been 3 times in 7 days and plan to go again. The breakfast egg sandwiches are delicious with an amazing chipotle..."

Jaiden S

"Amazing malasadas and other delish bakery goods Try and get there as early as possible, we got there by 930 and we’re one of the last customers to..."

Vishaal Ekbote

"This place is awesome, great service, and really good Loco Moco. Their pastries are really good. If you're passing by, stop and get something. it's..."

Troy (Troy70)

Papaya's Natural Foods & The Kitchen At Papaya's

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Accepts American Express

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"My favourite place on the island to shop for all my regular essentials. They are so well stocked and the prices are extremely fair. It’s so nice to..."

Lorna

"A great spot on the island of Kauai for some natural foods. Lots of the staple vegan, vegetarian, and organic options you don’t find at your..."

Chris Battle Sr.

"This is a wonderful store with amazing high quality collections. They have very good brands that focus on health and quality. Their pre-prepared food..."

N N

"Very nice place to shop for organic food items. At first I went to Safeway but they didn't really have a lot of options and Papaya's was perfect to..."

Phoenix Williams

"Loved Payaya's Food store!! We stayed right across the street from here and were SO happy with their selection & that it's a natural food store...."

Laura Mellone

"Wonderful store with a great variety of items. Food to go and reheat at home. Lots of vegan options. Vegan ice cream bars which were impossible to..."

Melody (Melodyeco)

"So nice to find a healthfood store on Kauai! I'd been looking for Vitamin A (to treat/prevent sunburn) without success, and this is the only store I..."

Amanda Albrecht

"An awesome grocery store. Everything is themed around natural, organic minimally processed..."

Anna Douma

"kauai sugarloaf pineapple, the best pineapple i ever tried! Really sweet and..."

Nanxin Chen

"Good selection of organic groceries, produce and deli items. Prices are a little high, but I guess that is to be expected. We always had excellent..."

Robert Evans

"My favorite healthy store on Kauai! Not very cheap (Nothing is on island) but the quality is outstanding! I sincerely hope they bring back the salad..."

Patrick Kelley

"Fantastic vegan food in their cafe! This is the best vegan place I’ve tried on..."

Eric Richards

"Great vegan and gluten free options. Nice deli..."

Louis B

"Excellent selection of local and national brands. Locally sourced foods, fruits, vegetables, honey, fish, taro burgers. Awesome salads and dressings..."

Malama Aina

"Now in their new location, not far from their old digs. Lots of interesting specialty items for those on a restricted diet. Found some delicious..."

Randy Lee

"Open just six months at this location, the store is super clean and attractive. Fantastic selection of delicious produce, healthy vegan and..."

Mary E. Mulderrig

"We feel so fortunate to have found this hidden gem, We are Vegans and it is very adequately stocked with everything we needed for a whole week. We..."

Jane Rackl

"Awesome! This little market packs a punch with its generous variety of absolutely everything on my gluten-free, vegan grocery list! Back home, in..."

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