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sandyweb3... sandyweb3...
 
December 20, 2008 05:43 AM

Where do the locals eat on the island of Kauai?

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redbeard redbeard
 
 December 20, 2008 06:07 AM
wow 'hpathiraja' nailed a few good ones I personally love... but too bad some/most arent even on kauai!

heres a list i put together off the top of my head...

1. Oki's diner (breakfast all day long, which is a big thing in hawaii)
2. Aloha Diner (only visited it a few times, but they have nice size plates for your money!)
3. Hamura(sp?) saimin stand (its awesome food, but sometimes tourists pass right by)
4. Smileys
5. Ono's

your other options are to ask locals working in the hotel your staying at... ask them what/where do they eat at nearby?... or what else can they recommend around the island?.. kauai isnt very big so im sure while your sight seeing you can make a stop.

=)

aloha!


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hpathiraja hpathiraja
 
December 20, 2008 06:10 AM
Aah... cool! I've never been to Kauai. I just found those in a blog entry (see my source) and just shamelessly copy pasted :) Would definitely love to go visit it some day.

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hawaiifi hawaiifi
 
January 20, 2009 04:52 AM
If you want to know from a local, the #1 spot to eat is Kintaro's. Great food and service at a reasonable price. Here are the best restaurants on the island:

- Kintaro's
- Fish Express (traditional local food. Grill is only open on the weekend)
- Baracuda (expensive, so rich local's only!)
- Snack Shop in Hanalei (local food)
- Monico's (who would think we would have authentic Mexican on Kauai)

Oki's & Aloha Diner or bad. Hamura's has great saimin (but the rest of their menu is suspect) but a bad atmosphere.

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hpathiraja hpathiraja
 
December 20, 2008 06:00 AM
Oahu’s Cafe Haleiwa
Oahu’s Wailoa Shave Ice
Big Islands’ Waimea Music Exchange
Big Island’s Makuu Farmers Market (open Thursday, Saturday, Sunday)
Kauai’s Puka Dog Hawaiian-Style Hot Dogs
Oahu’s Hukilau Cafe in Laie - this place is excellent for breakfast and the people there are so very nice.
Oahu’s Matsumoto Shave Ice
Oahu’s list of best restaurants written by Honolulu residents, Dave and Alice.
Maui’s Kula Lodge Restaurant - this place is especially great for breakfast after watching sunrise on top of Haleakala. The views here are breathtaking.
Maui’s Da Kitchen - There are two locations - one in Kihei and one in Kahului.
Maui’s Aloha Mixed Plate - Lahaina
Big Island’s Cafe 100- very cheap local eats with generous portions. You won’t go hungry here.
Source(s):
http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/06/27/eat-where-the-locals-eat/


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keithold keithold
 
December 20, 2008 06:25 AM
G'day Sandyweb33,

Thanks for your question.

Frommers has a list of Kauai restaurants with recommendations.

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/kauai/11_inddin.html

Trip Advisor has restaurants rated by location.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g29218-Kauai_Hawaii.html

Hopefully, this will help you find a nice place.

Regards

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griffonage griffonage
 
December 20, 2008 07:48 PM
We spent a lot of time on the southern end of the island, near Lihue. The tourists seemed to be more concentrated up near Princeville. We found many small and wonderful little places near Lihue.

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sjforster sjforster
 
December 21, 2008 04:28 AM
I enjoyed my meal in Kapaa at http://www.blossominglotus.com/about_kauai.htm
although I'm not a local. It was recommended by one!


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