Top Restaurants in Kauai
Top 10 Seafood food in Kauai, Hawaii, United States
Find out what Seafood restaurants to try in Kauai. Relaxing and pristine Kauai (the Garden Island) is the least commercially developed of the Hawaiian islands. Waterfalls, scenic drives and more than 60 beaches dot the landscape. Some beaches have great snorkeling, others offer child-friendly tidal pools and some are perfect for all kinds of water sports. Dry-land activities include hiking the Kalalau Trail on the Na Pali coastline, taking a day trip to Waimea Canyon and experiencing life on a sugar plantation at Grove Farm Homestead Museum.
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10. Tidepools
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2255 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.
9. Duke's Kauai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5417 reviews
On the sand at Kalapaki Beach, Dukeâs is dedicated to legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku, Hawaiiâs Ambassador of Aloha. The restaurantâs open-air design offers stunning, sweeping ocean views while the 30 foot waterfall plunges into a koi pond below that mea
Reviewed By Friendintooling
Visited Dukes for a late afternoon lunch. Received great service and were seated where we could watch the surfers along the beach. Food was great, servings were generous and pricing was surprisingly affordable for this local. Will definitely go there next time!
8. Keoki's Paradise
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5430 reviews
Reviewed By Geoff809
Nice setting and friendly staff. Food was generally good but calamari was disappointing. Really great dessert and drinks.
7. The Fish Express
Overall Ratings
4 based on 663 reviews
Hawaiian plate lunches Ginger fried chicken and shrimp. Fresh fish lunches between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fresh and frozen full service counter. We pride ourselves as being one and maybe only, on Kauai serving fresh Hawaiian fish. Specialty Poke Bowl Sto
Reviewed By 5150rocks
Stopped at my brother-in-law's favorite place for poke. They were out!! (it was later in pm) We got some wakame instead. And that was good. The prices are about the same as other places around the isle.
6. Sam's Ocean View
Overall Ratings
4 based on 636 reviews
SOV SERVES EVERYDAY GOOD FOOD. The menu is from scratch, using our recipes, including all desserts, dressings and sauces. We Hand-Cut our Fries from Russet Potatoes. Fish is delivered fresh daily and we NEVER use frozen fish. Aloha to our local fishermen.
Reviewed By 100QA
Pros:great view and nice, helpful servers. Good quality food. Cons: pricey for what you get, limited menu, overcooked fish( like a lot of Kauai restaurants), view is great but little character in the restaurant. I rated this restaurant higher than our group because of the view and servers. Our table otherwise gave it an average of 3 stars.
5. Pono Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 477 reviews
Reviewed By kolohe280
We stopped here on our way to Princeville for some plate lunch. I had read good things about Pono Market, and we were not disappointed. The plate lunch and poke were excellent (we bought some more poke to take to our condo).Some things to keep in mind. There's not a lot of seating - it's primarily a take-out place. Being on the highway in Kapa'a, you will have to hunt a bit for a parking place. But, it's worth it!
4. Hukilau Lanai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2897 reviews
Reviewed By Denis841
All the reviews are right. Hukilau Lanai is an outstanding place to eat. The menu is exceptional, the wine list is very good, the ambiance is cozy and welcoming and the staff are friendly and courteous without being stuffy or over zealous. The restaurant is very good value., too.I donât believe youâll be disappointed here.
3. JO2 Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 915 reviews
JO2 transforms natureâs bounty into exquisite dishes incorporating Kaua`i-grown heirloom vegetables and the freshest ingredients from the sea. With the culinary influences of Josselinâs native France, clean flavors of Japanese cooking, and ingredients ins
Reviewed By Helen B
This was delightful in every way. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable, giving the fine details of each dish. You come here for the food, which is simply spectacular. Our party enjoyed the onion soup, the seafood dishes, the Korean beef small plate, and the dumplings, my personal favorite!
2. Oasis on the Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1186 reviews
Oasis is a beautiful oceanfront location that showcases the best of what Kauai has to offer in cuisine, service and ocean views. We strongly believe that residents and guests of Hawaii want to experience Hawaii. We use local sources for almost 90% of our
Reviewed By Traveling_To_Hawaii
My wife and I stayed at the Waipouli Resort for a week and visited the Oasis four times. My wife had one of their salads with a side of Ono. I had the curry with seared Ahi as well as the Seared Catch. Everything was excellent. We would make a reservation for an early dinner so we had an excellent table. Of course, it's on the beach so the view was good. Highly recommend The Oasis, but be sure to make a reservation as it is always full.
1. Lemongrass Grill Seafood & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 844 reviews
This landmark restaurant is popular with locals and tourists alike. The menu features an extraordinary array of choices designed to please all palates, from seafood, beef, pork and chicken to vegetarian and vegan selections. Visit the restaurant website t
Reviewed By mechanic1987
Went there for dinner and ordered the fish, it was surprisingly good. Went there with my wife and Iâm not to fond of this type of cooking not much for oriental cooking. But this was very good, I would definitely their again. Very Good.
