Kauai, Hawaii Restaurants

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Food should come from a field, not a freezer! This restaurant features dishes created with the vegetables, fruit and herbs from our on-site farm while also taking advantage of all that Kilohana Plantation offers, such as fresh lychee, papayas, and apple bananas. The chef takes stock of the daily farm pickings and pairs them with locally grown meats and island fresh fish dishing up interesting flavors that will make your taste buds dance with delight. Come and enjoy the farm fresh eclectic cuisine early in your stay on Kauai so that you'll have time to come back for a second visit. You won't be disappointed.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00am-9:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm

Bar Acuda
Bar Acuda is Kaua'i's coolest place to relax with friends, share tapas and sip some wine. Chef & owner Jim Moffat's culinary sensibility originates from the people and food he experienced during years of travel to the Mediterranean regions of Europe - including Southern France, Italy, Spain and Portugal - as well as twenty-five years of honing his craft at his award winning San Francisco restaurants.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 5:30pm-10:00pm

Cafe Portofino
Cafe Portofino located on the beach at the Kauai Marriott Resort overlooking Kalapaki Bay, offers a variety of Italian entrees, including fine pastas, fresh seafood, Osso Buco and other specialties utilizing local produce and herbs.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:30pm

Casablanca Poipu
Thank you for choosing to dine with Casablanca at Kiahuna. We strive to bring you the freshest local ingredients to produce exciting dishes from the Mediterranean. Our goal is to uncomplicate food, to bring out natural flavors and enhance it with herbs from our garden.

Dani's Restaurant
This local diner is excellent for breakfast and serves Hawaiian cuisine including lau lau, kalua pig, beef stew, tripe stew and combination stew with rice.
Hours: Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm, Saturday 5:00am-1:00pm

Dondero's - Grand Hyatt Kauai
Dondero's will satisfy your soul as well as your appetite. This restaurant combines elegant ambiance with stellar service making this a dining favorite. The menu is designed as an Italian tasting menu offering complimentary flavors and contrasting textures with a large selection of appetizers, homemade pastas, risotto, flatbread pizza, fresh fish and beef specialties. This delicious Italian cuisine is carefully paired with wines from all over the world. Luscious desserts include freshly made gelato.
Hours: Thursday-Monday 6:00pm-10:00pm

Duke's Kauai
The dining room menu at Duke's includes fresh fish prepared with generations-old Hawaiian recipes as well as prime steaks, Duke's famous salad bar, appetizers and Hula Pie for dessert.

Garden Island Barbecue
The Garden Island restaurant offers a full menu of local, barbecue, and Chinese food. Open daily for lunch and dinner in a casual dining atmosphere.

Gaylord's at Kilohana
Gaylord's has been an island tradition since 1986. Set in the courtyard of Kilohana's Legendary Plantation Estate, you will find the daytime nightime unforgettable. Our exotic fruit orchard exclusively provides the refreshing flavors for our famous tropical mojito's and island inspired drinks. Our menu is created and prepared by out culinary team led by award winning chef, Jonathan Pflueger. Jonathan insists on using fresh and seasonal ingredients, supporting our local farmers and fishermen. We want our guests to love and talk about what they ate, who they were with, what was the occasion, what they drank, who served them, and what the room looked like. We want these vivid colorful memories to bring you back time and time again. We look forward to serving you. Aloha, The Gaylord's Team.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00am-9:00pm, Sunday Brunch 9:00am-2:00pm

Grown - A Restaurant for the Community
Grown is a collaborative effort to unite Farmers and Chefs. We are popping up all over Hawaii and are focused on quality over quantity and are inspired by passionate individuals and innovative techniques. This restaurant was built for the community and will grow based on the support of that same community. If you are an individual looking for a different dining experience and truly love food then this is the venue for you.

Hukilau Lanai
Beautiful views of the romantic torchlit landscaped grounds of the Kauai Coast Resort and the blue Pacific Ocean are yours at Hukilau Lanai. Hukilau Lanai has indoor and outdoor seating, Kauai Fresh Cuisine, a special wine list of 20 wines for $20, a full bar, seating in the bar as well as on the lanai with gentle tropical breezes. Hukilau is known for its fine food and service. Fresh Island produce, seafood fresh from the Pacific and Hawaiian chocolate are signatures that define the menu along with old favorites.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 5:00pm-9:00pm

J.J.'s Broiler
This eastside favorite provides a wealth of seafood and steak and a beautiful view of Kalapaki Bay. The chefs at J.J.'s have a deft touch with all their dishes, from their ocean-fresh ahi and crab napoleon to their hearty pastas and signature Slavonic steak.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:00am-10:00pm

Kalapaki Beach Hut
The Kalapaki Beach Hut menu has some specialty items, most notably the buffalo burger. Don't be scared off because it is different; it is actually a more health-conscious, low-fat way to go. Breakfast is available until 10:30am and includes everything from classic bacon and eggs to such island favorites as mahi mahi and eggs. Enjoy the casual outdoor seating area and views of Kalapaki Bay.
Hours: Sunday-Saturday 7:00am-7:00pm

Kauai Grill - St. Regis - Hawaii
The Kauai Grill is a comfortable yet elegant hideaway featuring signature Jean-Georges sophistication realized far from home. Sweeping views of Hanalei bay and Bali Hai surround Kauai Grill, the latest in creative dining experiences from Michelin awarded Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Kauai Grill combines a curated selection of Jean-Georges' greatest appetizers, side dishes and accompaniments from his portfolio of domestic and international restaurants around the world with the highest quality of meats and freshest local fish available. Simply grilled preparations accompanied by bold condiments anchor the Kauai Grill experience at The St. Regis Resort Princeville.
Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 5:30pm-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 5:30pm-10:00pm

Kauai Pasta Kauai
At Kauai Pasta, we take great pride in our food. We believe that food tastes best when it's made fresh using only the finest quality ingredients. All of our sauces, dressings and desserts are made daily in our kitchens. When creating Kauai Pasta, we set out to establish a restaurant that people could dine at more than just once in a while. We did this by crafting a menu that was both affordable and diverse, offering everything from simple pasta dishes to extravagant steak entrees created by our team of talented chefs. On this site you will find the most current menus for both locations as well as a wine list with some of the most delectable varietals available. Be sure to check back soon, as we update our menus seasonally with new entree selections. In addition, we offer holiday menus and special wine pairing dinners.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:00am-9:00pm

Kiibo Restaurant
Kiibo is a sushi bar that offers high grade and rare fish, such as chutoro (ultra high grade marbleized fatty tuna). The cuts are very thick and the portions are large.
Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00am-1:30pm, 5:30pm-9:00pm, Saturday 5:30pm-9:00pm

La Bamba Mexican Restaurant
La Bamba, at Kukui Groves, serves Mexican cuisine.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:00am-9:00pm

Lihue Barbecue Inn
Lihue Barbecue Inn offers a mix of Hawaiian cuisine and mainland favorites.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-1:30pm, 5:00pm-8:30pm, Friday-Saturday 7:30am-1:30pm, 4:30pm-8:45pm

Luau - Grand Hyatt
Return to the days of ancient Hawaii. Where stories and music passed down from kupuna (elders) are shared with you, our honored guests. The most significant style of celebration in ancient Hawaii was the luau, held to honor kings, gods and guests. The Grand Hyatt Kauai Luau welcomes you to join us for this time-honored event. The feast is sure to satisfy and the entertainment will keep you enchanted as you learn the traditional dance of the many locales of Polynesia. We invite you to experience the beauty, romance and adventure. It is an evening that you will always remember. The blowing of the conch shell begins the evening as the soothing sounds of a Contemporary Hawaiian trio lilt through the air. The royal spread includes cuisine from the melting pot of cultures making up Hawaii. After dinner prepare to be enchanted by the historic yet exotic dances of Polynesia, from the islands of Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand, to our own Hawaii

Makana Terrace - St. Regis - Hawaii
Overlooking magical Hanalei Bay and Makana Mountain the main dining room is the perfect venue for sophisticated, casual, all-day dining. Makana Terrace menus showcase the freshest Hawaiian grown produce flawlessly represented in the dishes prepared by the Executive Chef and his Culinary team. Do not miss the Sunset from the outdoor seating overlooking the Hanaley bay!
Hours: Monday-Sunday 6:30am-9:00pm