Princeville
Part high-end supermarket, part wine bar, and part deli/restaurant, PV Eats occupies the former clubhouse of the now-private Prince golf course, two miles…
Must-see restaurants in Kauaʻi
Kapaʻa
'No shirt, no shoes, no worry' at this walk-up counter that makes humongous burritos and wraps, curry bowls and stir-fry plates. Get the ahi nori wrap…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
A new-school Japanese fast-food fusion joint spinning up truffle and teriyaki burgers, fried-chicken sandwiches with Sriracha slaw, and a Japanese burrito…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
A strip-mall Vietnamese noodle shop offering their country's most nourishing export: pho (noodle soup with beef broth and rare steak). You can go super…
Wailua
Reopened after a renovation in 2019, this mall is developing as a convenient dining hub with good restaurants including Sushi Bushido and Nom Kauai. A…
Living Foods Gourmet Market & Cafe
Poʻipu
High-priced even by island standards, the often-organic, gluten-free and/or all-natural products sold here include cheeses, meats and imported wines,…
Hanalei
Drop by this small white truck alongside Big Save supermarket for mouthwatering poke bowls, topped with various combinations of wasabi, sesame, avocado,…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
The roomy and rather lovely wood-built bar/restaurant at the Waimea Plantation Cottages has been through various incarnations over the years, including…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
Not so much a traditional farmers market, but a worthy stop for fantastic handicrafts and drums, sterling-silver jewelry, fresh-cut fruit, cold coconuts…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Hawaii’s famed icecream chain started operations right here in 1983. Lappert’s is way too big for Hanapepe-based production now, but this quaint little…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
Aiming for an Italian ambience rather than a Hawaiian feel, this place crafts flatbreads, crunchy crostini and housemade sausage and pasta, and also holds…
Hanalei
Tasty pizzas in this funky Ching Young dive feature a terrific crust made with Hawaiian honey and organic extra virgin olive oil (there’s a gluten-free…
Hanalei
One of Kauai's most popular farmers markets takes place on the sports fields adjoining the community center, Hale Halawai ʻOhana ʻO Hanalei. Locals line…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
A former food truck now relocated in a trailer in the Kong Lung mall, Sushigirl delivers generous maki (hand) rolls, sushi burritos, and mixed poke bowls…
Wailua
Relocated to the reopened Coconut Marketplace, this locals' favorite has pop art on the walls and serves imaginative fusion sushi, such as the yellowtail …
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
In a garden setting adjoining the visitor center for Anaina Hou park, this friendly little cafe doubles as the ticket office for the mini golf. It serves…
Lihuʻe
Savvy bar staff and interesting spins on local dishes, including poke with kimchee and delicious coconut curry shrimp, make this breezy upstairs spot the…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
An offshoot of the nearby organic farm, this roadside stand at Anaina Hou Community Park sells delicious fruit smoothies, juices, frosties, popsicles,…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
This cheerfully crowded and chaotic store serves all the gluten-free, dairy-free and all-natural groceries, funky superfoods, snacks and supplies you’re…
Kapaʻa
A good old-fashioned Hawaiian diner, with a bamboo motif on the walls, no-nonsense wait staff and big breakfasts. Consider the Polynesian omelette with…
Lihuʻe
An island institution, Hamura’s is a hole-in-the-wall specializing in homemade saimin (local-style noodle soup). At lunchtime, expect crowds slurping…
Hanalei
Amid a cluster of permanently parked food trucks, this one serves a tempting array of local-style plate lunches. The precise menu changes weekly, with ahi…
Poʻipu
An upscale take on the traditional weekly market, featuring a couple dozen local farmers and food vendors, along with live music, cooking demonstrations…
Kapaʻa
A smoky, salty hut a block off the beach, this is the original of its three locations on the island (the others are in Hanalei and Waimea). It is a…
Poʻipu
As its sign makes clear – ‘Health Food Sucks’ – Bubba’s knows where it stands. Burgers are delightfully greasy, with crispy fries and grass-fed Kaua’i…
Kapaʻa
It does creative omelettes and scrambles for breakfast, veggie curries and beef bourguignon at lunch and dinner, and there is always a quiche du jour. But…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
Along with serving excellent coffee and snacks ranging from exquisite cakes and pastries to avocado with walnut pesto on sourdough toast, this smart…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
A tiny taste of ice-cream heaven, this Hawaii-born chain rotates through scores of premium flavors crafted almost entirely from Hawaii-harvested…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
‘Friendly, filling and reasonably priced’ sums up this local institution, formerly known as Yumi’s, where you can get a plate lunch with chicken katsu or…
Hanalei
Hanalei’s outpost of this small BBQ chain occupies center stage – literally, its tables are on a little bandstand – in Ching Young Village. Cooking up…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
This offshoot of Waimea's original Shrimp Station serves the same family recipes. With seasonings such as garlic, Cajun and Thai on the shrimp tacos,…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
Kauaʻi's beloved outpost for tandoori cooking and a filling Indian buffet (served every Wednesday and Friday). The tiled interior is dressed up with…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
This East Shore institution dishes up solid fusion fare, mainly with a Thai and SE Asian spin, such as hoisin charred ribs and fresh fish steamed, seared,…
Hanalei
Pick up organic and all-natural snacks and groceries at this local favorite food store. The salad bar and smoothie station (both open until 3pm) and…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
Pop into this friendly bakery for malasadas (Portuguese doughnuts) fried to order from 7am-2pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, or to pick up interesting…
Hanalei
Much-loved local food truck permanently parked beside the Big Save supermarket that serves crisped-up tacos and larger burritos at good-value prices…
Wailua
Shakespeare once asked, 'What's in a name?' In this case, everything except the mystery. At least you know what to expect. Platters of thinly sliced beef…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
This busy lime-green bakery sells takeout pies both sweet and savory, ranging from liliko‘i (passionfruit) cheesecake to chicken chilli pot pie. You can…
Princeville
Sharing its large deck with vigorous population of scavenging birds, this caffeine filling station dishes up acai bowls, eggs Benedict bowls, breakfast…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Your quest for Kaua‘i’s top acai bowl might reach the finish line right here. A Marley Bowl comes with hemp seed, kale and bee pollen, and the Avatar with…
