Restaurants in Kauai

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• JO2 Tapas Bar

  Kapaa, Kauai

  An exciting new tapas bar providing a chic dining atmosphere in the middle of sleepy Kapaa town, JO2 is the second restaurant offering from Chef Jean-Marie Josselin one of the originators of "Hawaii Regional Cuisine". Chef Josselin has over 25 years experience exploring the culinary arts. His famed tapas creations infuse flavors from around the world into tasty food combinations that delight the palette. Focusing in locally sourced ingredients, JO2's menu has many surprising a

• Tiki Tacos

  Kapaa, Kauai

  The best fish tacos on Kaua'i can be found midway through the town of Kapa'a at a little storefront called "Tiki Tacos". The secret is the owner whose actual name is Tiki. She brings the wealth of flavors of her experiences with her grandma's fresh restaurant cuisine from Mexico, mixed with her love of Hawaiian tastes. This specialty taco house makes its' own custom made sauces from fresh ingredients and local produce. The homemade tortillas are also a stand out, making for an

• The Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant

  Hanalei, Kauai

  Serving up goodness since the early 1970's, the Hanalei Dolphin is a seafood lover's dream. This multi platform establishment has many options for some of Kauai's freshest catch fish. The Hanalei location sits aside the Hanalei River at the eastern entry into town, with its own parking lot and is easy to find with its named painted like a marquee across the front of the building.At a Glance:Cuisine: American/pacific-rim seafood/sushi

• Tortilla Republic

  Poipu, Kauai

  There are many ways to create and present Mexican food, the Tortilla Republic restaurant in Poip'u has a twin dining areas that bring island infused modern Mexican cuisine to the table. The daytime into evening ground floor "TR Taqueria and Bar" features a casual friendly environment with easy seating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. For a finer dining environment the upstairs Tortilla Republic Grill opens Monday through Saturday for dinner service only.

• Red Salt Restaurant

  Poipu, Kauai

  A great discovery for a higher end dining experience, with less commotion then most other Poipu restaurant locations is the Red Salt Restaurant at the Ko'a Kea Resort. The restaurant dcor is inspired, modern, chic, airy and open, yet a great intimate setting for a date or just a quiet cocktail. Large picture windows over look the landscaped gardens of the central courtyard, pool and ocean views. The food and drinks at Red Salt are inspired by Pacific Rim cuisine, but take experimental t

• Art Cafe Hemingway

  Kapaa, Kauai

  They take the" food as art" concept to a whole new Hawaiian infused level, at Caf Hemingway. Combining flavors mixed from old world European cuisine with the influence of Kauai fresh produce and livestock, chef Jana Boemer makes her dishes with remarkable twists that engage the pallet, much like fine art. Their charming restaurant is like an antique throwback to an old world European caf, easily found in the eastside town of Kapaa.At a Glance:

• Hukilau Lanai

  Kapaa, Kauai

  Hukilau Lanai is becoming very popular for its consistently delicious food and a courteous service. There is an air of family about the place, which is surprising as they are located amidst a hotel lobby in Kapaa town. It is a very visitor friendly environment with Hawaiian slack key guitar music drifting along on the ocean breezes every evening in their lounge. The ocean is just 50 yards from the restaurant and can be seen from the upper lounge, and the lower dining areas.&lt

• The Hanalei Gourmet

  Hanalei, Kauai

  A great eatery at the hub of Hanalei town, the Hanalei Gourmet has been around since 1985. Many Hanalei restaurants have come and gone, while the Gourmet has been consistently feeding the masses. The food is approachable and slightly gourmet, but with an environment non-pretentious and inviting. There's even a bar with "happy hour" and local entertainment in the evenings.Cuisine: American/Pacific Rim

• Gaylord's and the Mahiko Lounge

  Lihue, Kauai

  The 16,000 square foot Kilohana Estate is a stately manor built in 1935 by sugar baron Gaylord Wilcox. In 1986 the visitor experience of "Kilohana" was crafted incorporating the restoration of the old manor and estate into shops, galleries, a luau grounds, and "Gaylord's" restaurant. Housed in the main house of the plantation, Gaylord's Restaurant and Mahiko Lounge showcase gourmet Hawaiian food in the courtyard and dining ro

• Sushi Girl

  Wainiha, Kauai

  Sometimes good take-out food wins over everything else in an area, such is the case in Wainiha Kauai near the epic "end of the road" beaches. Fresh, local, and organic are a rare find, but at Sushi Girl Kauai they are the key to good tasting fresh healthy eating while enjoying your day at the beach. Over the last several years they have mastered their menu, which reads simple, yet the food hits you as much more of a meal as you take each bite. Many of the single portions are l