Top Restaurants in Kauai
Top 9 Polynesian food in Kauai, Hawaii, United States
Reviews on Polynesian food in Kauai, Hawaii, United States. 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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9. Tahiti Nui Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1778 reviews
Reviewed By TruthNoBS
I love the North Shore but have always struggled with the restaurant choices, and while I have been to Tahiti Nui in the past for Happy Hour never ate there, except for a pizza years ago for a late lunch. This past trip we decided to try it for dinner and WOW was it good. We arrived early and sat at the bar for a couple of drinks first, and received great friendly service and some of the best Mai Tai's on this trip. Afterwards we were seated on the deck for dinner.We started with the Ono Roll - which actually was the one item that I was not crazy about and the Ahi Carpaccio that was very good. We both had the fresh fish which was Ahi tuna that evening, I had the washabi sauce while my wife had the lemon sauce. Tuna was good quality and a good sized portion. We enjoyed our dinner so much that we returned for lunch the next day.
8. Plantation Gardens Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1305 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 SDFlipFlops
Delicious Food, Super Service, Enjoyable Entertainment, Colorful Setting and Affordable Prices! What more could you want? A real gem. When you hear locals going there you know you've found the right place.
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7. Kalypso Island Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2615 reviews
Reviewed By Gary-Patti D
We had good service and a friendly staff. This restaurant seems to always have a lot of attendance - which generally means it's good! We had our Fish Tacos "blackened" which was a little spicy for our taste, but that's a personal choice. All in all, we'd recommend it as a place to check out the menu and if there are things you like on it, definitely try this place.
6. Eating House 1849
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1075 reviews
Reviewed By ace4467
Second visit to Eating House was just as good as first. Ordered Kamameshi with butterfish, Kamameshi with salmon, fried cauliflower & brussels and chocolate lava cake for dessert. Everything was exceptional! Fish dishes were cooked perfectly! Service was outstanding as well. We came early and had a nice view of the ocean and sunset. Highly recommend this restaurant!
5. 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.
4. 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!
3. Smith Family Garden Luau
Overall Ratings
4 based on 766 reviews
Reviewed By X2895DXandreab
Went as a family of 8 and had a great time. Loved the lava guava dressing for the salad as well as the teriyaki beef. All of the workers were super friendly and made our trip worthwhile. You can definitely see the passion this family has for their luau!
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2. 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.
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1. 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!
