Hanalei
There’s always a line at this shave-ice stand, where you choose up to four of 30 flavors of sweet syrupy goodness – the menu includes coconut, liliko‘i …
Must-see restaurants in Kauaʻi
Kapaʻa
A fast-food, Chinese greasy spoon, one of three locations, specializing in affordable plate lunches featuring oxtail soup or pan-fried mahi mahi. It also…
Lihuʻe
The austere brown-shuttered building might give you pause, but inside this retro diner teems with locals filling up on good, ol’-fashioned eats. The main…
Hanalei
While the menu covers most bases competently, from burgers to pasta and ribs to fresh fish, and there’s a decent dinner-only sushi bar, the mountain views…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Craving shrimp? Whether sautéed scampi-style, coconut- or beer-battered, in taco form or ground up into a ‘shrimp burger,' crustaceans are what this…
Princeville
A Thai and Chinese takeout joint offering Thai-curry mahimahi, honey-orange, steamed bok choy with tofu, and all the curries, noodles and Chinese stir…
Hanalei
For supply runs or immediate snacks, Hanalei’s only supermarket offers good produce at decent prices, along with an enticing selection of fresh fish and …
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
This modest, county-run market has a friendly hippie vibe. A dozen or so local, mostly organic farmers show up to sell mangoes, papaya, cucumbers,…
Hanalei
Drawing on local, organic produce wherever possible, this ‘farm-to-beach’ food truck serves steak, chicken or veggie sandwiches, along with salad-based…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
Groceries stocked here include local produce and artisanal foods, as well as select gourmet and health-conscious brands. Scoop up some fresh poke from the…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
Fill the kitchen of your vacation rental at one of the best branches of this Hawaiian chain, which stocks plenty of local produce; the ahi poke is great…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
Caters to mainland tourists through familiar national brands and an American-style deli, bakery, pizza station and sushi bar. It's the only 24hr grocer on…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
This small local grocery store on the town's main drag holds its own by stocking the basics, plus prepackaged Japanese snacks and Kauaʻi-made Taro Ko…
Kapaʻa
A Thai-Chinese truck serving fish, chicken and beef dishes, wok-tossed in sauces spicy and sweet. It does a range of Thai curries and noodles too.
Lihuʻe
Stocks healthy snacks, bulk staples and gluten-free and dairy-free products, but not much produce. Vegetarian and vegan sandwiches sell out fast.
Kukui Grove Center Farmers Market
Lihuʻe
On the garden side of the Kmart parking lot. Smaller and more focused than other island farmers markets, but still worth a visit.
Wong’s Restaurant & Omoide Bakery
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Part Chinese restaurant, part local bakery, this Hanapepe fixture serves up favorites from saimin (local-style noodle soup) with pork to a whole roasted…
