Kauai Cuisine
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Kauai Restaurants
As with every Hawaiian island, Kauai’s cuisine is defined by fresh ingredients, global-inspired flavors and colors so vivid they’re usually reserved for rainbows. Whether it’s fine dining, local plate lunches or just-picked fruit from a roadside stand, fresh is always in season on the island of Kauai.
Hawaii Regional Cuisine—a decades-old cooking movement that focuses on island-grown ingredients—can be sampled at restaurants like Merriman’s Fish House and Roy’s Poipu Bar & Grill, where you’ll dine on freshly caught mahimahi, wahoo and other fruits of the sea. In Koloa, Red Salt is another acclaimed, upscale option.
Reserve a night during your trip to feast on kalua pig and taro at an authentic Hawaiian luau, which you can do at several venues from Kapaa to Poipu.
Shave Ice is a distinctly Hawaiian dessert that can be found at stands around the island, while Kauai-based Lappert’s Hawaii ice cream shop is among the island’s favorite ways to stay cool. And be sure to sample fresh produce and locally made food products at Kauai’s Sunshine Markets (the local name for farmers markets), held throughout the island in towns like Lihue and Hanapepe.
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Kauai Restaurants & Dining
The Crooked Surf is located oceanfront and poolside and features a menu of light fare and signature cocktails in a tropical environment.
Asian, American, and Hawaiian dishes are offered, also lavish daily breakfast buffet, Lunch and Sunday Brunch.
Hanalei Taro & Juice Co. provides unique family recipes that customers, as well as tour guests, can enjoy. Our menu is constantly changing with the seasons so there's always something new, fresh and delicious for you to come and try!
Beautiful plantation style setting. Great steak and seafood menu. Scenic outside seating. Excellent service. Super value.
Purveyors of Handcrafted Shave Ice. Our goal at The Fresh Shave is to serve the best all–natural and delicious shave ice. We offer a healthier alternative to Hawaii’s most famous treat. We strive to use organic ingredients and local farm fresh produce in all our products.
Red Salt’s diverse menu by acclaimed Executive Chef and Kauai native Noelani Planas celebrates fresh Hawaiian seafood and produce in a casual, yet sophisticated seaside atmosphere.
Experience creative Pacific Rim and island-inspired cuisine at Kukui’s. Located poolside Kukui’s is a culinary destination for indulgent breakfast buffets, casual al fresco lunch, sunset cocktails, and dinner.
Nestled in sunny Poipu Beach, Keoki's Paradise is famous for its fresh seafood, local island cuisine and exotic drinks served in a jungle-like setting.
Chef Zack Sato creates an array of delightful preparations featuring locally-grown, organic produce and fresh-caught island seafood. Located steps from beach, poolside at Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort.
Right on the beach. Food,friends and FUN! Casual family dining. Lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Steak,burgers, salads and fresh local caught seafood.
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