February 19th, 2008
An endless sky sweeping across a mystic sea could be reminiscent of many distant island locations but from Kauai vacation rentals it represents ocean-front dining with a taste of the Mediterranean in the middle of the Pacific. In 2005 Imad Beydoun, born and raised in Beirut, opened the Mediterranean Gourmet, located at Hanalei Colony Resort, just four miles past Hanalei, and in 2007 their restaurant was named “Best New Restaurant on Kauai” by Honolulu Magazine. Signature appetizers include Stuffed Grape Leaves with rice marinated in virgin olive oil and lemon juice, Babaganush, roasted eggplant and sesame seed, and a very tasty Grilled Kafta, spiced meat mixed with parsley and onions grilled to a crisp inside pita bread. Entrees feature Steak Kabob, Grilled Fresh Fish, Banana Leaf Baked Ahi, rolled in coconut and panko and topped with a pineapple mango ginger reduction, and a Veggie Plate of falafel, tahini sauce, hummus, stuffed grape leave, feta cheese and seasoned veggies. Entertainment nightly. Memorable by day and unforgettable by night, Gaylord’s Restaurant is a “Best of Kauai” award winning culinary institution located on the historic grounds of the legendary Kilohana Estate. Gaylord’s menu features Won Ton Wrapped Prawns, Local Catch of the Day, Grilled Chicken Wasabi Salad, and a fabulous Au Ku with Crab Crust delight of Hawaiian broadbill swordfish with sesame and rock crab crust. As the sun sets, Gaylord’s truly shines, warmed by torchlight elegance and unmatched cuisine of House Smoked Salmon, Pork Osso Buco, Eggplant Manicotti with Pesto and Marinara, Filet Mignon and Broiled Lobster, and a Seafood Rhapsody of tiger prawns, Canadian scallops, fresh local fish and lobster tail garnished with fruit salad. And, don’t miss the tempting dessert treats and selection of fine wines, liquors and Kauai coffees.
KCL Barbeque and Chinese Restaurant features a wide variety of delicious dishes with Asian flair at its two popular locations near +Kauai vacation rentals+ [http://www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com/Hawaii/Kauai/rentals1.htm]
at Waipouli Complex in Kapaa, and at Lihue Town Center Annex. Both are favorite spots for table service or take-out lunch and dinner orders of KCL Specials of Mixed Plates of Hamburger Steak or Teriyaki Steak with choice of Beef Curry or Chili, BBO Mixed Plate of Short Ribs, Chicken and Teriyaki Steak, Seafood Combo of Mahimahi, Shrimp, and choice of Lemon Chicken, Chicken Cutlet, Chicken Katsu, BBQ Chicken, or Teriyaki Steak, and Seafood Platter with Mahimahi, Fried Shrimp and Scallops. All in all, itís tasty dining at reasonable prices. Wahooo Seafood Grill & Bar specializes in a variety of fresh island fish served with a unique Euro-Pacific island flair, Wahooo Seafood Grill & Bar is recognized as Kauai’s premier seafood restaurant. Set in a comfortable, casual, open-air island atmosphere overlooking the historic landmark coconut groves in Waipouli, it is truly a place to savor exceptional dining. Signature dishes include the “Hapapuu’pu, “delectable sea bass seasoned and grill-seared, set upon a mound of whipped Wasabi Mashed Potato, sauteed fresh mushrooms and spinach complemented with Garlic Pesto Cream Sauce, Seared Scallops with Lotus Root Passion Fruit Sesame Glaze, Wok Fried Sashimi, Snow Crab Cakes in a Pineapple-Papaya corn relish, or Steamed Clams in a Herbed Garlic Butter Champagne Broth. An excellent wine list will rounds out the evening. Enjoy a gourmet’s delight on Kauai!