Wailua
The coolest spot in Wailua has hammered-aluminum tabletops, a chalkboard craft-beer menu, and an open grill where gourmet burgers are made. And they are…
Wailua
The coolest spot in Wailua has hammered-aluminum tabletops, a chalkboard craft-beer menu, and an open grill where gourmet burgers are made. And they are…
Wailua
Known for burgers catered to any time of day. Breakfast burgers and egg sandwiches come in a Belgian waffle bun, while traditional burgers are smothered…
Kapaʻa
Line up for local grinds (food) at this longtime hole-in-the-wall serving generous plate lunches, homemade sushi rolls, spicy ahi poke bowls, savory…
Wailua
One of the most consistent restaurants on the island, seafood is king here, with a half-dozen fresh-catch options, paired with locally grown vegetables…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
Saimin (Hawaiian-style noodle soup) is the star here – we can't go past the bowl with kimchee and garlic cilantro shrimp. But the whole menu is brilliant,…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
At first it looks like your basic minimart, but hidden among the cold drinks, snacks, flip-flops and sunblock is a damn good deli with sushi and a range…
Kapaʻa
A farm-to-table gastropub with imaginative dishes like beer-battered tuna belly, spicy buttermilk-fried chicken, starfruit Caprese and lamb empanadas. It…
Kapaʻa
The most popular food truck of the bunch, this is a real-deal, authentic taco truck with fresh fish tacos and burritos, terrific al pastor (spit-roasted…
Kapaʻa
A family-owned island chain started by a Mexican-American family who serve real-deal street tacos and burritos featuring carne asada, carnitas, chile…
Kapaʻa
A permanently parked food truck, firing individually sized, thin-crust pizza pies from local ingredients. Keep it simple with an authentic margherita, or…
Kapaʻa
One of the island's biggest and best-attended farmers markets, this weekly outdoor gathering is the spot to pick up local produce such as mangoes, star…
Kapaʻa
The Kapaʻa edition of the famed Kauaʻi burger depot. This one is set in an attractive barn-like building with a wide porch ideal for people-watching to a…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
Truly on the beach, like the name says, with unmatched ocean views, a romantic atmosphere and sophisticated cuisine featuring local ingredients. It's…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
The Eastside local's steak house serves broiled garlic tenderloin, tender center-cut fillets, and a NY steak topped with blue cheese or garlic butter. It…
Wailua
Options on Oyster 369's raw bar menu include oysters on the half-shell, poke, ceviche and tuna carpaccio, while shrimp, mussels, calamari and clams are…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
Flavors are subtle, fresh, and familiar yet inventive at this restaurant helmed by the highly regarded chef Jean Marie Josselin. His focus is all-natural…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
This laid-back place with a reggae soundtrack offers authentic taqueria gravitas right down to the house-made tortillas. Tacos come with chicken, locally…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
Kauaʻi’s biggest health-food store carries local and organic produce, plus other island specialties such as Kilauea honey and goat cheese. Deli fixings…
Wailua
Asian, South American and Middle Eastern flavors infuse healthful vegan and plant-based dishes to delight both mindful eaters and gourmets at this rustic…
Wailua
Night after night for more than 30 years, this locals' favorite sushi bar has packed ‘em in, thanks to thick slices of sashimi and creative rolls that are…
Kapaʻa
The grill smolders with tri-tip, chicken, burgers and ribs. This is a great opportunity to try Santa Maria–style BBQ, which hails from Central California…
Kapaʻa
Relocated to the heart of Kapaʻa, Sukothai is considered Kauaʻi's best Thai restaurant. Look forward to dishes not often seen on American menus, such as…
Wailua
Imagine banana bread, quiche with a buttery crust, croissants stuffed with goat cheese, spinach and sun-dried tomato, and the world's most decadent sticky…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
A roadside shack that sells fresh tropical fruit and tasty smoothies, healthful multigrain-bread sandwiches, fish tacos, garden salads and addictive…
Kapaʻa
This small, back-street, all-natural grocer is ideal for health-conscious types who seek a wide assortment of organic, gluten-free, bulk and raw foods…