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…
Must-see restaurants in Kapaʻa
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
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…
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
'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
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
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…
Kapaʻa
Start with ahi poke nachos, followed by wild-boar and lamb sausages and Belgian fries, or move on to a flank steak with chimichurri sauce or a vegetarian…
Kapaʻa
Great for self-caterers, this local supermarket chain has a deli that chops fresh poke. It also stocks more locally grown produce and Hawaii-made food…
Kapaʻa
A Mexican seafood truck can be a beautiful thing. It does Ensenada-style fish and shrimp tacos, ceviche tostadas and bulging burritos. There are picnic…
Kapaʻa
This hickory barbecue truck keeps it traditional, with pulled-pork sandwiches and plates, and beef and pork ribs on offer.
Kapaʻa
A classic diner with big breakfasts, meaty burgers and larger plate lunches built around teriyaki chicken and Portuguese-style pork mains. Grab a cute…
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…
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.
