Kauai Restaurants

Frommer's describes Kauai dining as a "divine experience in tasting." The website recommends trying both the "romantic" resort restaurants and the "hole-in-the-wall eateries" that also serve "very fine food."Frommer's: Kauai Restaurants Overview

Recipient of the Hale 'Aina Award for "Best Kauai Restaurant, Gold" in 2008,Honolulu Magazine: 2008 Hale 'Aina Award Winners The Beach House Restaurant is recommended by Fodor's for its combination of a "dreamy" ambience with "delectable" dishes.Fodor's: Beach House

1. Location: Koloa
2. Cuisine: Hawaiian regional/Pacific Rim
3. Prices: $20 - $36The Beach House: About Us
4. Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. dailyThe Beach House: About Us
5. Reservations recommendedFrommer's: The Beach House
6. Phone: 808-742-1424
7. Dress code: CasualThe Beach House: About Us
8. Recommended dishes: Roast duck, lamb, fire-roasted ahi, sea scallops, seared macadamia-nut-crusted mahimahiFodor's: Beach House

Lonely Planet describes Hamura's Saimin Stand as an "island institution."Lonely Planet: Hamura Saimin The "iconic restaurant" was deemed an American classic by the James Beard Foundation in 2006.Honolulu Star-Bulletin: Hamura's wins national award (April 30, 2006)

1. Location: Lihue
2. Cuisine: Saimin
3. Prices: $7 or lessFrommer's: Hamura's Saimin Stand
4. Hours: 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Mon - ThuFrommer's: Hamura's Saimin Stand
   • 10 a.m. - midnight, Fri - SatFrommer's: Hamura's Saimin Stand
   • 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., SunFrommer's: Hamura's Saimin Stand
5. Phone: 808-245-3271
6. Recommended dishes: Saimin, chiffon pieLonely Planet: Hamura Saimin
7. Credit cards not acceptedFrommer's: Hamura's Saimin Stand

If planning a trip, please see Kauai Vacation, Kauai Hotels and Kauai Tours.

• 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

• Blossoming Lotus (Coconut Coast) Vegetarian, Phone: 808-822-7678 Google Map
  • 'Ilima Award, Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
• Brennecke's Beach Broiler (Poipu Resort Area) Seafood, Phone: 808-742-7588 or 888-384-8810 Google Map
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended

• Postcards Cafe (North Shore) Seafood, Phone: 808-826-1191 Google Map
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
• Hanapepe Café (Western Kauai) Vegetarian, Phone: 808-335-5011 Google Map
  • TripAdvisor Ranking #1 in Hanapepe, Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
• Restaurant Kintaro (Coconut Coast) Japanese, Phone: 808-822-3341 Google Map

• Duane's Ono-Char Burger (North Shore) Phone: 808-822-9181 Google Map
  • Concierge.com Recommended, Frommer's Recommended
• Hamura Saimin Stand (Lihue & Environs) Phone: 808-245-3271 Google Map
  • 'Ilima Award, Frommer's Highly Recommended, TripAdvisor Ranking #1 in Lihue
• Dani's Restaurant (Lihue & Environs) Hawaiian, Phone: 808-245-4991 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended

• Mermaids Cafe (Kapaa) Phone: 808-821-2026 Google Map
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended
• Tip Top Cafe/Bakery (Lihue & Environs) Phone: 808-245-2333 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended
• Shrimp Station (Waimea) Phone: 808-338-1242 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended