Poʻipu
Exceptionally good value by local standards, this popular barbecue restaurant occupies an attractive upstairs dining room adorned with carved doors from…
Must-see restaurants in Poʻipu & the South Shore
Poʻipu & the South Shore
Line up with in-the-know locals at this spacious fish store-cum-takeout. It serves outstanding poke in all flavors (spicy kimchi is the hands-down winner)…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
Adored by locals and visitors alike, this always-busy cafe has a spacious dining room and brews strong coffee. Order egg scrambles with grilled cornbread…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
Out of a shiny vintage Aristocrat trailer comes the best shave ice on the island, made using fresh, organic ingredients such as apple bananas and coffee…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
Super-friendly casual restaurant in a plantation-era structure where there’s live Hawaiian music in the central garden courtyard (6-8pm). The simple pub…
Poʻipu
In a plantation-style building with two levels, you'll find a buzzing margarita bar and taqueria downstairs, and a dining room upstairs that's…
Poʻipu
In his Kaua‘i showcase, legendary restaurateur Roy Yamaguchi offers an island-appropriate menu of ‘plantation cuisine,’ with six appetizers and six…
Poʻipu
A sublime oceanfront location makes Kaua‘i’s favorite special-occasion restaurant perfect for a romantic sunset dinner; book well in advance…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
This gourmet food truck serves lunch three times weekly at Warehouse 3540. The changing menu features self-taught chef Seth Peterson’s rich, upscale take…
Poʻipu
Celebrated chef Peter Merriman runs two very different but equally good restaurants in the same plantation-style building. Upstairs the Fish House offers…
Poʻipu
Standing alone in lush green lawns peppered with well-shaded tables on the mauka (inland) side of the highway, this little shack makes a great place to…
Poʻipu
This old-style grocery store has much more local flavor than its big-mall rivals; stock up your condo kitchen here to sample some genuine Kauaian foods…
Plantation Gardens Restaurant & Bar
Poʻipu
Spreading through a historic plantation house open to the ocean breezes amid tropical gardens lit by tiki-torches, this charming restaurant probably won’t…
Poʻipu
Natural woods, tiki torches and water features combine to form a warm jungle lodge atmosphere. The higher-priced, dinner-only dining room offers grilled…
Poʻipu
A guilty pleasure, this taco shop is just a hole in the wall of the Kukui‘ula Market grocery store, with no tables nearby. Lines form daily to get hold of…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
As well as serving pastries, coffee, sandwiches and salads, this smart little roadside cafe doubles, irresistibly, as a ‘Jam Tasting Room.’ They buy fruit…
Poʻipu
All the deliciously sweet treats at this self-styled Shake Shack are made on-site. You can’t go wrong with classic pistachio, but for local flavor, get a…
Poʻipu
Serving a mix of fusion-flavored seafood and continental cuisine at the western tip of the Sheraton, the sleek Rum Fire is one of the more elegant…
Poʻipu
At this minimalist modern dining room, looking across the gardens to the ocean from the resort lobby, fusion dishes such as pan-seared opah (moonfish)…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
This down-home diner at Kalaheo’s central crossroads caters to a largely local clientele. Along with simple but filling breakfasts, it serves Asian and…
Poʻipu
The South-Shore offshoot of Hanalei’s famous Dolphin has a less scenic location and does little to stand out from the Po‘ipu crowd, but still makes 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,…
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…
Poʻipu
An upscale take on the traditional weekly market, featuring a couple dozen local farmers and food vendors, along with live music, cooking demonstrations…
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…
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…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
Among the best of several food trucks in central Koloa, Chalupa’s – owned by a chef from Veracruz – serves takeout plates of fish tacos and shrimp (garlic…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
Homemade cotton candy, Kaua‘i coffee, pastries, and nothing but the best Maui-made Roselani Tropics ice cream, served with a smile. If you can’t pick a…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
More than the pasta bowls it’s the baked pizzas, with toppings such as kalua pork, Hawaiian BBQ chicken or spinach with goat’s cheese, that draw diners to…
Poʻipu
More popular with tourists than with locals, these specialty hot dogs come with a toasty Hawaiian sweet bread bun, a choice of Polish sausage or veggie…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
Vendors sell mostly flowers and produce, including island fruit – drink the milk from a whole coconut. Bring small bills and change, and show up on time,…
Poʻipu
Part sports bar, part restaurant, this local institution across from Po‘ipu Beach Park claims to have served up a million mai tais, along with endless…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
This little yellow take-out window adjoining Sueoka’s grocery store, is the smart place to order that picnic lunch, be it teriyaki burgers, fish‘n‘chips…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
At this straightforward, small-town produce market – one of the countywide Sunshine Markets – no shopping is allowed before the whistle blows. It had…
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…
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…
