Must-see restaurants in Poʻipu

  • Kiawe Roots

    Poʻipu

    Exceptionally good value by local standards, this popular barbecue restaurant occupies an attractive upstairs dining room adorned with carved doors from…

  • Tortilla Republic

    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…

  • Eating House 1849

    Poʻipu

    In his Kaua‘i showcase, legendary restaurateur Roy Yamaguchi offers an island-appropriate menu of ‘plantation cuisine,’ with six appetizers and six…

  • Beach House Restaurant

    Poʻipu

    A sublime oceanfront location makes Kaua‘i’s favorite special-occasion restaurant perfect for a romantic sunset dinner; book well in advance…

  • Merriman's Fish House

    Poʻipu

    Celebrated chef Peter Merriman runs two very different but equally good restaurants in the same plantation-style building. Upstairs the Fish House offers…

  • Little Fish Coffee

    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…

  • Kukuiʻula Market

    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…

  • Keoki’s Paradise

    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…

  • Da Crack

    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…

  • Papalani Gelato

    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…

  • Rum Fire

    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…

  • Red Salt

    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)…

  • The Dolphin Poipu

    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,…

  • Kauaʻi Culinary Market

    Poʻipu

    An upscale take on the traditional weekly market, featuring a couple dozen local farmers and food vendors, along with live music, cooking demonstrations…

  • Bubba's Burgers

    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…

  • Puka Dog

    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…

  • Brennecke's Beach Broiler

    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…