Location: Kaunakakai
Top Restaurants in Kaunakakai
Top Things to do in Kaunakakai
- 1. Molokai Mule Ride
- 2. Post-A-Nut, Hoolehua Post Office
- 3. St. Joseph's Catholic Church
- 4. Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nuts
- 5. Molokai Lomi Therapeutic Massage and Healing Center
- 6. Kalaupapa National Historical Park
- 7. Molokai Museum and Cultural Center
- 8. Murphy's Beach
- 9. Kalaupapa Overlook
- 10. Molokai Harbor
Most Popular Restaurants in Kaunakakai
Kaunakakai is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. It is the largest town on the island of Molokaʻi. The population was 3,425 at the 2010 census. It has the largest port on the island and the longest pier in Hawaii. The town was made famous in the 1930s by the song "The Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai", beginning an ongoing tradition of designating an honorary mayor for the town.
Things to do in Kaunakakai
1. Kamoi Snack-n-Go
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Molokai's version of the local, neighborhood ice cream parlor featuring 32+ premium flavors of "Made in Hawaii" Dave's Hawaiian Ice Cream with Kona coffee, macadamia nut, Hawaiian mud pie, chocolate macadamia nut, green tea, coconut-macadamia, cotton candy, cookies-n-cream, lychee sherbet, ube (made from Molokai purple sweet potatoes), haupia, and many others. Please ask for a free sample of one of the flavors on display. On hot days, enjoy triple banana splits, handmade waffle cones, milkshakes, sundaes, "Oreo frosties," handmade chocolate cookie ice cream sandwiches, and popular Icee floats served by customer-service-oriented employees wearing their signature red polo shirts and nametags! Or, if you cannot decide on a second flavor, take a pint or two home! There is FREE WI-FI service both inside and outside the store, available 24-7. Open 363 days per year (closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas).
Reviewed By Soniyae R - Homer, Alaska
Their ice cream selection is awesome. With 3 large displays of colorful choice ice cream there is something for everyone. The staff were friendly and happy to give you tastes of any and all the ice cream you desire. From traditional flavors, to Hawaiian twists,...MoreMahalo for your review, Soniyae R! We hope that our selection of 48 flavors will appeal to adults and kids alike. We also have one non-dairy flavor--mango sorbet--for our lactose intolerant friends. Happy New Year 2018!
2. Molokai Burger
Overall Ratings
4 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By johndentonca - Carlsbad, California
I enjoy a good burger and this place didn't disappoint. Inside is clean and comfortable (with almost an In-n-Out motif) and the burger was really fantastic; they are thin style patties cooked on a flattop (like In-n-Out) and dare I say just as good. My...Morejohndentonca, Thank you for your great Molokai Burger review. I appreciate your positive observations and your business. Rod Felt
3. Kanemitsu Bakery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 309 reviews
Well known bakery on Moloka'i island, Hawaii
Reviewed By Tom B - Salida, Colorado
A great stop for some fresh donuts and very nice breakfast. I really enjoyed their Loco Moco served with Macaroni salad. Service was good and friendly. Prices are comparable to other nearby locations. A very enjoyable experience.
4. Mana'e Goods & Grindz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By Tupelo010835 - Denton, TX
While everyone seems to be talking about their cooked food/deli service, it 's important to remember that they sell groceries here too. This is especially important for those folks like us who are staying in and around the 15+ mile markers. Rather than drive to town for some basics we forgot to get when in town, we stopped in for butter, bacon, etc. Not cheap but then again it ain't cheap at Friendly's Market either.
Recommended.
5. Molokai Pizza Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 324 reviews
Reviewed By Yippie-Yi-O - Ennis, Texas
This place was merely okay. The pizza was edible but it's nothing exceptional. I couldn't even tell you what kind of pizza I ordered it just so lackluster. Still, it's a nice change of pace to get out and have a pizza if we're going to stay for several days.
6. Paddlers Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 371 reviews
Molokai is a uniquely wonderful Hawaiian island and Paddlers Restaurant is a part of that beauty. A favorite local hangout and a favorite of those visiting the island. The food is absolutely great, there is a full bar including specialty drinks, a large selection of beer and various wines. Live entertainment is provided with no cover charge most nights. There service is outstanding and every effort is made to make sure our guests are happy and satisfied.
Reviewed By Kelly H
We had the steak quesadilla and a burger. Both were good. We thought there would be music but there is only live music on the weekends. If you are on Molokai for an extended time definitely a place to try.
7. Ono Fish & Shrimp Food Truck
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By IPM - Needham
Believe it or not it is extremely difficult to find fish (or chicken) to take back to your place to cook/grill?? Go figure! But some incredible fish is available at this little food truck right in the middle of town. Fish of the day was seared MahiMahi - cooked perfectly! A drink comes with the meal. Everything runs around $13-15 and they do accept credit cards. Seating behind the food truck on picnic tables. A spritzer type set of tubes around the perimeter keeps the place cool.
8. Hiro's Ohana Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By MJH161 - Denver
We ate here three times during our recent visit to Molokai, wishing we could find someplace better but we could not find a more compelling alternative.The view is fabulous, especially on a clear night. It is a romantic setting with live music. The servers are trying to do a good job, although the service tends to be slow. What’s not to love? The food is mediocre, in the two star range.
Food that we enjoyed: sashimi
Mediocre to poor food: Saiman soup, salad with tempura shrimp, Panko crusted calamari.
The single fish offering was a marlin. It seemed odd that there was not any other fish available in this oceanfront restaurant.
While the music is good, apparently there are some volume restrictions and it is very difficult to actually hear the musicians. We tried some cocktails but found them poorly made. There is a wine list and beer list, both just OK. On the nights we were there, they did not bother to turn on more than three or four of the dozen torch lights that were on the premises, which would have added to the atmosphere.
Despite the negatives, this is probably the best restaurant on the island and a place that you should try at least one time.
9. Maka's Korner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By KulaBob - Maui
This is the place. Of course it's locally owned. This is Molokai! They have a few tables, and you watch your meal being prepared, but everybody is friendly. A good call if you like rubbing elbows.
10. The Store House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By AquaPacifica - Gold Coast, Australia
Finally - a place that I want to eat rather than eating at places out of sheer necessity due to lack of options. This place is a gem on Molokai. Tiny store at the end of the main street on the left hand side. They have one wooden table inside to eat at or just take it away. They have delicious salads (hurra!) and very good looking bento boxes and sandwiches and everything is fresh and tasty and prepared with lots of love. The girls behind the counter and in the kitchen are proud of their little business and rightly so. After 4 days on Molokai, finally decent food. Will go back every day until we leave and eat my way through their menu. Very highly recommended in you are into clean, healthy food of the non-burger, non-pizza variety and want to feel good after you have eaten and not just full. Yum. so pleased. This should be number 1 on the island along with the ice cream shop. Supernice service!
