Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kapaa

"I ate lunch here yesterday and returned for dinner today! Today I ordered the chicken tamale platter, so now I can also rave about the rice and..."

Gordon Baldwin

Ashley Loboduk

"Awesome. Sit outside and enjoy a view of the ocean. Their food is great, everyone oin my party enjoyed what they had. The staff is very friendly and..."

Kevin Putman

"Were here on February 14, 2022, the only negative, we waited on the street for our table for more than 2 hours, then what is the point of the..."

Aizhan

"My wife and I elected to eat here last evening because we liked their menu and the outstanding ocean views from the patio. I ordered the NY Strip..."

Alan Heintzelman

Tacos Al Pastor

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice friendly people. Pretty good tacos. The fish was mahi and cooked decently. Especially for the price was pretty good. Cause most places that’s..."

Alberto Gallegos

"The area for this food truck was so perfect as our family could get each get what we wanted. The kids and I got Thai where as my husband chose Al..."

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"How can I provide an honest and well-balanced review without sounding completely ignorant? It is a taco food truck on Kauai- it is pretty decent..."

Anar Gadirli

"Got the fresh Mahi Mahi Tacos and the wife got garlic shrimp tacos, pretty good! However the guacamole was the star of the show, some of the best..."

Thomas Schutzman

"The Al Pastor Tacos were the best we’ve ever had and we’ve had MANY in CA and NV. The fish tacos were fresh, moist, and good but could use a..."

Brandon Krejckant

"Fresh mahi mahi tacos with smoked Chipotle oh my goodness, this truck is amazing. Fun shaded picnic tables to enjoy or take away before exploring..."

Christopher Walsh

"Good tasting fresh fish tacos at good prices for the proportions given! Small complaint, wish it was a bit more spicier to my liking, had there been..."

Venuja Sriretnakumar

"Our first meal in Kauai and it didn't disappoint. We tried ahi tuna tacos - I might be bias since I like tuna way too much, but it truly was very..."

Stanislav Kovaljov

"Good tacos if you're in Kapaa. It's a food truck. We ordered a fish taco and a shrimp taco. The spicy sauce is very..."

Vaish “Siso” C

"Best fish tacos I’ve had in Kaua’i so far. Located in Kapa’a. As good as the fish tacos were, the garlic shrimp tacos were my favorite. They..."

Vinny D

"The Ahi Tuna fish tacos were GREAT. I don't like tuna or sushi/sashimi. However, while I was deciding what other thing to order, the owner assured me..."

Stephenie Kondakjian (Swope)

"It was great food and great, friendly service. We had the chips and salsa along with the Mahi Mahi tacos and then the Al Pastor, steak, chicken tacos..."

Gary Bowman

"I pass by this food truck on my way home from work and there is always a crowd, now I know why. The food is ono. I had the steak and mushroom..."

Diedrick Griep

"Sooo worth 29$. My Dad& I stopped here on our way home. They ran out of beans& most of the choices so they substituted with 2 sides of rice. I had..."

Lindsey Jolliff

"Awesome fish tacos. The service was great I recommend these tacos to everyone that comes to the..."

Juan Torrez

"I drove past this place several times before stopping in to try their Al Pastor tacos and fish tacos. The bright red food truck parked with the "Al..."

John Christian

"The Absolute best Mahi fish Tacos I've ever had. A must if you love fresh fish..."

Filimon “Fil” Guel

"Food trucks on Kauai are another world. Try the garlic shrimp tacos, it’s two tacos and the portion is perfect to let you enjoy the shave ice next..."

Simone

Sam's Ocean View

84/100 (4830 ratings)

Free off-street parking

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"We got perfect seats with ocean views. The menu had Waygu sliders,loaded Belgium fries, and they were OK. You're paying for views and great wait..."

Rémund

"Went here based on a recommendation from our Airbnb owner and I’m sure glad we did. Super fun small little restaurant right on the coast with..."

Randle Likes

"Had a great dinner at Sam's with a perfect view of the beach during sunset. Pretty much all of the seats have a great view of the ocean. The..."

M B

"Ambiance, service, food & drinks were all amazing. My husband & I love it so much, we went twice during our trip. Highly recommend the crispy..."

Heather Gould

"Wow! We sat at the bar and it was the best experience and the most delicious food! Our bartender was the BEST (sorry didn’t catch his name) - kind,..."

Diana Kunakaeva

"If you're looking for the hip spot to hang out with amazing food and a chill atmosphere this is it! My party of 4 didn't have a reservation, which we..."

Nancy Gould

"Louie was the BEST server we have had during our stay on the island. He was knowledgeable about the menu as well as the area and local activities...."

Mona Johnson

"A small restaurant with a big feel. The food is very good, the service superb and the views of the ocean are spectacular. The interior decorations..."

Gary Allen

"The positive reviews are not misplaced, this was one of my favorite places I ate for my entire stay in Hawaii. The view and fantastic food make for a..."

Kyle Graham

"Exzellent Dinner with delicious treats, try the Ahi Tuna Nachos or the Wagyu platter. Yummy. Signature Cocktails are..."

Mats Jelly

"Was the first visit and won’t be the last! Sam’s is a bit tucked in from the road, and parking is very difficult…tight and not a lot spaces. ..."

Brett Austin

"We came here during our honeymoon and the food and service were outstanding! I would highly recommended making reservations. I ate the Thai chili..."

Rachel Klosterman

"Amazing service and great food make this place shine! Oh, and of course the *view*! Ally was a fantastic server and just the sweetest woman - she..."

Adriana A

"Didn’t have a reservation and was able to get in late. I appreciate that but advise other to make a reservation. The food and service were..."

Stan R

"The food was amazing, the atmosphere was awesome and beach-like and the staff were fun and friendly. Would definitely..."

Michelle Carmo

"We made reservations earlier in the week for 430pm on a Saturday for 2 people. Arrived and were seated right away. We ordered a Mai Tai and..."

Sara Alonzo

"An amazing higher quality restaurant with spectacular service and attention to details. Fast service of delicious food, but at the time we went, it..."

Paul Royka

"Great place for our first evening. Got a reservation for 5:30. Inadvertently, that was lucky, as we were able to park. The rest of the evening was..."

Alan Fothergill

"This is a great place for amazing views in a laid back environment. We had 4 people in our party with a baby. Our waiter, Allen and the staff were..."

Kristin Klope

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Lava Lava Beach Club

82/100 (7350 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"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..."

Cody Wright

Lemongrass Grill Seafood & Bar

81/100 (1886 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The fish and seafood was cooked perfectly but the chicken fish was overcooked and tough to eat, did not enjoy it at all. The macadamia crusted bass..."

Hitesh Patel

"My wife and I had dinner here and the food and service was great for the price! I had the macadamia nut sea bass special (pictured). Portion size was..."

Ryan Hrusch

"Phenomenal dinner experience. The macadamia nut sea bass is their specialty dish and is nicely seasoned. It’s higher quality and was cooked the..."

Thomas Vu

"Always my favorite when I come to the Island. I had the Macadamia Nut salad and the Macadamia Nut crusted Sea Bass. Both were amazing and the portion..."

Laurie Cole

"Duck and ravioli were excellent. Seated outside in garden area with luscious plants and waterfall sounds. Highly recommend for couples. Accessible..."

KJ Powell

"My family and I went here for dinner and it was a great experience. We had the crab cakes, Pacific Coast Coconut Shrimp, and the Macadamia Nut..."

Alicia Paddock

"We ate ravioli, scallops, steak and ice cream cake dessert. All dishes were very good, dessert - average. Worth to go and try they..."

Aukse Aukse

"My new Favorite Restaurant ! Love ! Love! Love! Stayed a hotel nearby around 12 days, and came over 5 times... The food are sooooo great ! So much..."

Yang Miao

"Everything was flawless and tasted wonderful. One of the best meals I’ve had on the island. Highly recommend the seafood stew and the vegetarian..."

Audra Osborne

"A cute restaurant on the highway with really good “homemade” styled food. They were busy, but accommodated and customer service was great!..."

Jessica Ly

The Shrimp Station

77/100 (1479 ratings)

"Pay attention to shrimp lovers, you can find one of the most delicious garlic shrimp with rice here. In addition to garlic shrimp rice, fried shrimp..."

Christine Chow

"I tried just about all of the different shrimp available, and I loved every single one. Personal favorite was the Sweet Chile Garlic Shrimp. Placed a..."

Kozmo M.

"I had the garlic shrimp made spicy 6-7 heat and it was awesome the sauce was very tasty. Definately come back and try the other flavors. Price is..."

Reny Raquedan

"We tried their best seller, the coconut shrimp, and it is delicious. The cajan shrimp and sauce goes really well with..."

Kelvin Leung

"The Thai shrimp had a salsa-like flavor. However, we recommend the Cajun and the shrimp..."

B KOCTOB

"So good and affordable Shrimp. Very nice and friendly personal. They even have pretty cool merchandise. Thank you guys!..."

Oscar

"Incredible shrimp tacos! Good portions, laid back..."

Elle Rae Knowles

"Good coconut shrimp, great garlic shrimp. Fries were nothing special, and rice or boiled red potatoes were good side..."

Ride Alongside

""Fast food" feel restaurant. Pretty good food - prices are decent compared to the rest of the island. Ordered the coconut shrimp and Cajun shrimp...."

Sonia C

"Sweet chili garlic shrimp & garlic shrimp 🦐 easily top..."

Julia Arellano

"Good place to grab a quick bite. Fries aren't that great but shrimps are pretty..."

Sebastian Schulze

"Get it battered! Digging through sauce to peel garlic shrimp is a pain unless you mind eating the shell... The staff are wonderful and prompt!..."

Wes Batte

"They say this is the best shrimp on the island and I can agree. A cute little restaurant with great shrimp. A full plate with fries for about 12..."

Stephanie Stokes

"Great for a quick bite! The food is fresh and the kids do a great job cooking it and turning it out quickly. The shrimp are very pricey though so..."

Ashlyn Freemont

"Garlic shrimp, Cajun shrimp, beer battered shrimp!! We had them! And they were good! Very casual place along the Main Street in Kapaa. We had..."

Poohs Mom (Pooh's Mom)

"Amazing!!! I got coconut shrimp and my husband got the shrimp tacos extra spicy, (recommend getting them spicy) it was perfect and we go there for..."

Healthy Mama

Moa Moa Hawaiian Fish House

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