Kauai Restaurants

Guide Note

After a day of experiencing the lush outdoors of Kauai, there is no better way to enjoy the nightlife than going to one of the island's esteemed restaurants.

Fast Facts

  1. Country: United States
  2. State: Hawaii (50th State)
  3. 4th Largest Hawaiian island
  4. Population: 58,303
  5. Key sites: Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast
  6. Key cities: Kapa'a, Lihu'e
  7. Time Zone: HST
  8. Area Code: 808

Fine Dining

The Beach House Restaurant is considered by both critics and locals as one of Kauai's best dining options. Located on the south shore in Koloa, the Beach House is known for its seafood and grilled specialties like Chinese-style roasted duck, wasabi-crusted Snapper and marinated lamb rack. And for dessert, the "Molten Chocolate Desire" is delicious.

Local Favorites

Typical Hawaiian food aside, if you're in the mood for a good burger, look no further than Duane's Ono Charburgers. "'Ono" means "delicious" in Hawaiian, and according to the Honolulu Advertiser, the burgers here are probably the best in the state.

Hamura Saimin Stand in Lihue is another local favorite, having been a staple in Kauai for three generations now. Along with their tasty saimin (noodles), which has won them a Frommer's recommendation and an 'Ilima Award, other items on their menu include BBQ sticks and won ton mein.

Mahalo Suggests

While planning your trip, please see our Kauai Vacation, Kauai Hotels and Kauai Tours.

The Mahalo Top 7

  1. The Honolulu Advertiser: Hawai'i's Best Restaurants
  2. Kauai Visitors Bureau: Dining on Kauai
  3. Taste of the Islands: Kauai Restaurants
  4. Frommer's: Kauai Restaurants
  5. Fodor's: Kauai Restaurants WARNING: Pop-ups
  6. Concierge.com: Kauai Restaurants WARNING: Pop-ups
  7. Alternative-Hawaii: Kauai Restaurants
  • NOTE: Restaurants mentioned on this page plotted on Google Maps


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Kauai High-End Restaurants

  • The Beach House (Poipu Resort Area) Seafood, Phone: 808-742-1424 Google Map
    • Frommer's Exceptional Rating, Fodor's Choice, Hale 'Aina Award, Zagat Highly Rated, New York Times Recommended
  • Dondero's at the Grand Hyatt Kauai (Poipu Resort Area) Italian, Phone: 808-742-1234 or 808-240-6456 Google Map
    • Hale 'Aina Award, Frommer's Exceptional Rating, Fodor's Choice, Zagat Highly Rated, New York Times Recommended
  • Tidepools at the Grand Hyatt Kauai (Poipu Resort Area) Seafood, Phone: 808-742-1234 or 808-240-6456 Google Map
    • Hale 'Aina Award, Frommer's Very Highly Recommended, Zagat Highly Rated, Concierge.com Recommendation
  • Roy's Po'ipu Bar & Grill (Poipu Resort Area) Contemporary, Phone: 808-742-5000 Google Map
    • Hale 'Aina Award, Frommer's Exceptional Rating, New York Times Recommended
  • Gaylord's (Lihue & Environs) Eclectic, Phone: 808-245-9593 Google Map
    • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Kauai Moderate Restaurants

Kauai Affordable Restaurants

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