10 Best Restaurants in Kauai

The best restaurants in Kauai offer up some of the most amazing food scenes on the Hawaiian island. Kauai, aka “The Garden Isle,” might be more known for its gorgeous, lush landscapes. But you’ll need some great eats to fuel all that rainforest exploring and mountain hiking. As is the case throughout much of Hawaii, Kauai’s food scene places a heavy emphasis on seafood, barbecued chicken (or huli-huli chicken), the locally-produced macadamia nut, and the state staple: Spam.

But where are the best places to sample these local delicacies? Try one of these great restaurants on the island for a little taste of it all, for every budget.

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1. Sam’s Ocean View Restaurant

A casual eatery right on the water with wonderful seascapes

适合： 家庭, 照片, 餐饮, 经济

Sam’s Ocean View Restaurant is an American-style bistro that serves up great sea views in Kapaʻa. With its location on a busy street that’s home to a wealth of other shops and restaurants, it provides a limited menu of small plates and entrees, with a focus on fresh seafood.

Try the ahi poke nachos for a Hawaiian take on a Tex-Mex classic. This version comes topped with avocado, wasabi and sriracha aioli and can even be served atop steamed rice if you don’t care for chips.

地址： 4-1546 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA

开放时间 Thursday–Monday from 4 pm to 9 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm

电话： +1 808-822-7887

2. Beach House Restaurant

Fine dining and Pacific Rim cuisine near Lawa’i Beach

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 餐饮, 豪华

Beach House Restaurant next to Kauai’s Lawa’i Beach provides a fine dining atmosphere with amazing views of the water. The cuisine is Pacific Rim, which is just another term for Asian fusion or Hawaiian regional cuisine. The menu focuses on fresh ingredients and healthy options. The fish, beef and coffee are also sourced locally.

You can start with a fun cocktail, like the Monkeypod Mai Tai with its blend of rums, lime juice, macadamia and curaçao. Then, chow down on delicious dinner eats like wasabi-buttered fresh island fish, furikake-dusted ahi or poke tacos.

地址： 5022 Lawai Rd, Koloa, HI 96756, USA

开放时间 Daily from 3.30 pm to 8.15 pm

电话： +1 808-742-1424

3. Hukilau Lanai

Sit back and relax with fresh seafood and local tunes

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 餐饮, 夜生活, 团体

Hukilau Lanai is the place to go in Kauai for a side of live music to go along with your Hawaiian meal. The mid-range restaurant offers a locally-inspired dinner menu (plus an entirely separate menu for gluten-free diners) and a local band regularly plays to provide live music throughout the week.

While you can find many of the fresh and light options that are so popular around the island here, Hukilau Lanai also offers some admirable comfort food-style options, such as its farmers’ market vegetable lasagna, local mushroom meatloaf and prime rib au jus.

地址： 520 Aleka Loop, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA

开放时间 Tuesday–Sunday from 5 pm to 9 pm

电话： +1 808-822-0600

4. Merriman’s Kauai

Upscale dining with regional Hawaiian cuisine

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 餐饮, 豪华

Merriman’s Kauai is an upscale eatery with a focus on regional cuisine and is one in a family of restaurants with locations scattered across Hawaii. The Kauai outpost offers a limited menu of upscale, steakhouse-style items.

The restaurant is a good pick if you’re travelling with someone who’s not quite the seafood aficionado. They’ll appreciate the steak, lamb and pork options, served along with classic sides such as garlic mashed potatoes and salads. Looking for something a little more unique and regional? Check out the daily specials for the freshest flavours and the best local ingredients.

地址： 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St, Koloa, HI 96756, USA

开放时间 Daily from 4 pm to 8.30 pm

电话： +1 808-742-8385

5. Bar Acuda

A stylish tapas bar in Hanalei

适合： 家庭, 餐饮, 团体

Bar Acuda is a mid-range tapas bar serving up a wide range of wines, speciality cocktails and small plates in Hanalei. The popular restaurant is the place to go when you want to try a little bit of everything, as sharing is highly encouraged.

Beyond more traditional, Mediterranean-style tapas, the restaurant also offers small plates with a distinctly Hawaiian touch. Among these are a Hawaiian fish with saffron mashed potatoes, fennel-orange jam and sunflower sprouts, or an almond and coconut cheesecake with caramelised white chocolate.

地址： 5-5161 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714, USA

开放时间 Tuesday–Saturday from 5.30 pm to 9 pm

电话： +1 808-826-7081

6. Keoki’s Paradise

Tiki fun and flair steps away from the coast

适合： 家庭, 餐饮, 团体

Keoki’s Paradise is a Hawaiian restaurant in Koloa with a tiki vibe that may seem kitschy to some, but which is all fun. Enjoy some outdoor dining in a festive, tropical atmosphere, whether you stop in for lunch, brunch or dinner.

This is one spot where you won’t want to miss dessert, as the restaurant serves up its famous hula pie. This treat has a chocolate crust, macadamia nut ice cream, hot fudge and more macadamia nuts, all topped with whipped cream. You can even get a milkshake version of the pie. And if macadamia nuts aren’t your thing, they have a banana coconut cream pie that’s delicious and also gluten and dairy-free.

地址： 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr, Koloa, HI 96756, USA

开放时间 Monday–Friday from 11 am to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 9 pm

电话： +1 808-742-7534

7. Eating House 1849

Modern eats in a history-inspired spot

适合： 家庭, 历史, 餐饮, 团体

Eating House 1849 is a great spot for Hawaiian tapas, salads and steaks in Koloa. The menu also has an entire section that’s dedicated to noodles and rice bowls. The restaurant located at The Shops at Kukui‘ula is helmed by an award-winning culinary team, and their expertise is evident in every single elevated plate.

Try the Eating House 1849 Spicy Ramen Bowl for one of the restaurant’s classics, with its ginger soy-braised pork belly, pork and shrimp dumplings, sprouts and (even more) ground pork. Pair it with one of the restaurant’s staple cocktails, the Eating House Classic, a mixture of bourbon, Luxardo liqueur and Aperol bitters.

地址： 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka Rd A-201, Koloa, HI 96756, USA

开放时间 Wednesday–Sunday from 4 pm to 9 pm

电话： +1 808-742-5000

8. Duke’s Kauai

A beachfront restaurant named after a surfing legend

适合： 家庭, 历史, 照片, 餐饮, 团体

Duke’s Kauai is a surfing-themed restaurant at Kaua’i Marriott Resort on Kalapaki Beach, named after Hawaiian legend Duke Kahanamoku. The beachfront diner is surrounded by resorts, shops and parks, making it a convenient stop for anyone staying in, or exploring, the area.

Check out the menu while you check out the waves right outside the window, where Duke himself used to surf. Menu favourites include the sautéed macadamia nut and herb-crusted fresh fish, served with rice and lemon caper butter. The slow-roasted prime rib is also a must-try for meat lovers.

地址： 3610 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766, USA

开放时间 Monday–Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 9 pm

电话： +1 808-246-9599

9. JO2 Restaurant

Sophisticated fusion cuisine in a modern setting

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 餐饮, 豪华

JO2 is a fine dining restaurant in Kapaʻa that serves fusion cuisine with a menu that changes regularly to fit the season and availability of local produce. Even so, whenever you visit, you can expect artfully-plated dishes with a protein and starch focus.

Among the top picks from the menu are the tempura lobster tail served atop ramen, or the seared shrimp served alongside risotto. This is one spot where the dessert options are pretty plentiful, so save room for all the possibilities, such as the vegan mango cheesecake or banana cream pie.

地址： 4-971 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA

开放时间 Tuesday–Saturday from 5 pm to 9 pm

电话： +1 808-212-1627

10. Coconut’s Fish Café

Award-winning eats in a casual atmosphere

适合： 家庭, 餐饮, 经济

Coconut’s Fish Cafe is a restaurant in Kapaʻa with a welcoming vibe and offers delicious seafood options. The menu items are a little more familiar than some of the fancier dishes you’ll find at fine-dining locales. Think fish tacos, fish and chips, and fish sandwiches.

Crowd favourites include the macadamia nut-crusted mahi-mahi, served with brown rice and coleslaw, and the poke bowl, which comes in a gluten-free variant. You can find the spot with its bright-green roof and logo at Kauai Village Shopping Center.

地址： 4-831, Safeway/Ross Shopping Center, Kuhio Hwy Suite 420-424, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA

开放时间 Monday–Friday from 4 pm to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm

电话： +1 808-320-3138

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