Restaurants in Hawaii

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• Hula Grill

  Kaanapali, Maui

  This casual beachfront eatery in west Maui exudes the chill, laid-back "island vibe" that Hawaii has become so well-known for. Located in the main resort area of Kaanapali, Hula Grill is the perfect place to take a break from the beach while enjoying pupus (appetizers,) fish tacos, people watching, colorful tropical cocktails (complete with umbrellas,) and live music. At a Glance:Hula Grill is located in Whalers Village, a popul

• The Beach House

  Poipu, Kauai

  For dining in a classic Hawaiian setting on the oceanfront in balmy Poipu, you can look no further then the aptly named Beach House restaurant. If you want the sunset make sure to place reservations and be ready for a packed house of lots of happy visitors and residents alike enjoying the Pacific Rim cuisine and ocean air through the huge open sliding glass windows. If your looking for less crowds but equal access to the delicious food, try the lunch seating and hit the beach

• Nanea Restaurant and Bar

  Princeville, Kauai

  Located on Kauai's North Shore, Nanea Restaurant and Bar is a great find, especially for those staying in Princeville. Situated in one of the smaller resorts, Nanea offers casual fine dining options poolside in a landscaped environment of small waterfalls and koi ponds. It's a very relaxed atmosphere, but the service is top notch and the food and drinks as well. The menu features lots of local ingredients, plus some harder to find mainland fare that the Westin can fly in due to their ex

• The Plantation Gardens

  Poipu, Kauai

  An oasis of fine dining, hidden amongst the resorts of Poipu, the Plantation Gardens, Restaurant and Bar utilizes a renovated 1930's era plantation house as its platform for serving amazing food and drink. Chef Kannon creates surprising contemporary twists on familiar and unfamiliar dishes. The full service bar pours some of the most affordable high-quality mixology we found in the area. At a Glance:Cuisine: Pacific Rim/Hawaiian/Seafood &

• The Bistro

  Kilauea, Kauai

  The Bistro has been hosting great food and entertainment on Kauai's North Shore since 1999. Located in the heart of the quaint town of Kilauea, you instantly get a much more laidback relaxed feel here, yet the service dwarfs many of the other establishments in the area serving gourmet caliber food and drink. The open aired ambiance lends itself well to casual lunches or dinners, rain or shine.At a Glance:Cuisine: European and Pacific Rim

• Kauai Pasta

  Kapaa, Kauai

  Kauai Pasta hosts two restaurants on Kauai's eastside. The family owned restaurants thrive on a core menu of Italian comfort foods, mixed with daily chef specials, and signature cocktails. Offering many choices for great pasta meals, plus dining atmosphere that allows for some sit-down intimacy at booth or table seating.At a Glance:Cuisine: Italian fusionPrice: $$/$$$$Location: Kapaa and Lihue, Kauai Hours: D

• St Regis Hotel Bar

  Princeville, Kauai

  Hyped by many as "THE place to go" for sunset cocktails in Princeville, we decided to check out the St. Regis in ourselves. Make no mistake the view IS absolutely beautiful making it ta romantic or special occasion "go-to", but be ready for the luxury hotel gamut of slow-paced high-priced options for any sort of seating or eating. Your easiest option with the best view would be a visit to the St. Regis Bar, and here are some tips for how to get the best out of the ex