Location: Poipu
Top Restaurants in Poipu
Most Popular Seafood food in Poipu, Hawaii, United States
Find out what Seafood restaurants to try in Poipu. Kauai’s South Shore is home to some of the country’s best beaches—for swimming, diving and all sorts of water sports. If sunbathing on a gorgeous beach isn’t relaxing enough, try a spa (where many treatments incorporate local ingredients). And if you’re in Poipu for a romantic escape, splurge on an oceanview room—the sunsets are spectacular.
Things to do in Poipu
10. The Garden Island Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 613 reviews
Casual Hawaiian. Open daily 11:30 am - 8:30 pm with Live music 6-8 pm. Closed Wednesday. Serving Fish Tacos, local 100% beef burgers, fish, shrimp, steak, coconut shrimp, appetizers, vegetarian options, kids menu. Music: Mon Hawaiian; Tues 60s-70s; Thurs
Reviewed By Tess G
Food was great, but the pina coladas were the best on the island. Try to get a table next to the open area -- we got to see some cool geckos!
9. Merriman's Poipu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2199 reviews
In a casual yet elegant setting of an Old Hawaii Plantation, Chef-Owner Peter Merriman serves his unique style of Hawaii Regional Cuisine in Kauai's Poipu. A pioneer in the "Farm to Table" concept, Peter serves only the freshest products, at least 90% of
Reviewed By Rob M
We stopped by Merriman's during happy hour for a pina colada and a Big Wave on draft last week. What was really nice about the experience was that there was a small band just outside (guitar, ukelele and bass) singing Hawaiian songs. Worth a stop! 3 1/2 stars.
8. The Dolphin Poipu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 878 reviews
The First AND Last Stop in Hanalei & NOW in Poipu! Since the early 1970âs The Dolphin Restaurant has been a favorite of visitor and local alike, known for the freshest cuts in seafood, second to none service, nostalgic riverside ambiance and a World Class
Reviewed By TWAjunkie
We went once and returned another time before we left because we loved loved loved it. The fish was beyond perfect, the prices average (which in Hawaii means high), the experience delightful. Desserts are great too. You can't miss at this place.
7. Eating House 1849
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1076 reviews
Reviewed By Robert D
My wife and I had dinner at Royâs Eating House 1849 in Koloa in late September 2019. My wife had the Butterfish bowl and I had the Blacken Ahi. My Ahi was excellent however, my wifeâs Butterfish was fishy tasting and disappointing. Our service was slow for reasons never explained to us. Royâs is expensive and it is nice to treat yourself to a great meal occasionally but our dining experience was not special that evening. We have eaten at numerous Royâs before and will again as this dining experience was probably an anomaly. There is free parking nearby.
6. Plantation Gardens Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1306 reviews
Plantation Gardens Restaurant & Bar is located in a beautifully restored plantation manor on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. Dating back to the 1930's, the estate once served as the plantation manager's home for Hawaii's first sugar plantation, the Koloa pl
Reviewed By hollytravl
I recently worked with Amy Evans with a small group private dinner at Plantation Gardens Restaurant. She made the whole planning process easy planning from Nebraska. The chef's and staff made an AMAZING dinner with delicious options for our unusual special requests of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free special diets. The patio dining was lovely, the servers were amazing and it was a stress free lovely evening. My compliments to all.
5. Brennecke's Beach Broiler
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4248 reviews
Reviewed By KapitanJ
Had a group of eight to seat for lunch, walked upstairs and the guys seating had a smile on his face and got us seated immediately. Excellent service with hot, good, comfort food. My wife had fish tacos and I had the classic burger. Everything was great. The fries have cheese lightly grated over them that really works!The drinks are almost too good looking to drink. Almost...hahaha. Great food and value for the price.
4. RumFire Kauai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 880 reviews
RumFire, Kauai's oceanfront hot spot, serves up over 180-degree ocean views from all of its 240 seats. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, RumFire's menu proudly serves an innovative menu artfully blending locally sourced ingredients with global inf
Reviewed By debbiemK285AP
Made a reservation. Showed up and received a greeting and water approximately 10 min after arrival. James, our server, said heâd be right back to take our drink order. TEN minutes passed and we decided to leave, due to no service! As we passed the hostess desk, who was there, but our server, James!!! He was just hanginâ out chit-chatting with the hostess! We bid them goodbye and told them we had waited too long to be served! So very sad for a restaurant of this caliber and price range in a resort so awesome! Can not recommend RumFire!:(
3. Red Salt
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1845 reviews
Red Saltâs diverse menu by acclaimed Executive Chef and Kauai native Noelani Planas celebrates fresh Hawaiian seafood and produce in a casual, yet sophisticated seaside atmosphere. Modern dinner cuisine including vanilla bean-seared mahi, ahi tartare, and
Reviewed By S G
Dropped in around 9 AM on a week day and were seated after about a 15 minute wait. We had been walking for a couple of hours and the complementary mini muffins served as a appetizer were great. We tried the blueberry french toast which was nice, and the eggs Benedict, which were done in a local flavor style that included fried potatoes. Both dishes were fine, but I though a more classic version of the Benedict would have been better.
2. Tidepools
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2256 reviews
Embrace the tempting combination of contemporary Hawaiian cuisine served in a unique Hawaiian setting. Thatched-roof bungalows float above a koi-filled lagoon at the base of a waterfall to create romantic ambiance. Inspired by local ingredients and the ri
Reviewed By BobKatUSA
We were very disappointed with our meal last night, though service by Wilma was very good. The compressed watermelon salad as a starter was quite good, so things started off well. However, when it came to what should have been their best showing, the fish entrees were disappointing. My husband had the Opah. He described it as âadequateâ but said the fish was not the star of the show as it should have been. I had the Macadamia nut topped Mahi-mahi. It was over cooked to the point of being dry and lacked any macadamia nut flavor. To be fair, they offered to remake it or provided something else, but by that time by husband would have finished his meal. The manager also came over to apologize. We were very surprised when the check came, that they took off the bottle of wine we had, which was about twice the price of the fish entree, so they really did try to make it right in every way possible. They also gave us a complimentary dessert as we were celebrating a special occasionâa baked Hawaiian, made with coconut and passion fruit ice cream. Too sweet for me, but my husband really enjoyed the combination of flavors. We have been to Kauai many times and dined here every trip, so we were very disappointed that the quality of the food and preparation has declined. It is a spectacular setting and the service was very good, however.
1. Keoki's Paradise
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5435 reviews
Reviewed By TwilightOverBoard
My husband and I made dinner reservations, which I recommend, since it gets very busy for dinner. The grounds around the restaurant are beautiful; feels like you are in the jungle. There was live music and service was excellent. Highly recommend.
