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Below are listings of some of Kauai's popular eateries. They are grouped by the type of food that is served at the restaurant. If you plan to visit any of the below restaurants we recommend calling prior to showing up to ensure they are still in business and have seating available for you.  Email comments and suggestions for restaurants on any of the Hawaiian islands to islandalohas@aol.com

Restaurant

Address/Reservations #

Type of Food

Description

Average Entrée Price

Aloha We Deliver

Delivery Service to Kapaa Area - from Kawaihau Road to Wailua Houselots.
822-4712

Variety

Restaurant Meals Delivery Service on Kauai with six participating restaurants, all with different cuisines: Blossoming Lotus, Norberto's El Cafe, Scotty's BBQ,
THe Shack, Wahooo's and Wasabi's On the Reef.
$5 and up plus $5 delivery charge per restaurant

Atomic Clock Cyber Café

4505 Puolo Road (Hanapepe) / 335-0240

American

Light food menu. Rent computer time to access your email or surf the internet. Open for breakfast and lunch.

$10 or less

Barbecue Inn

2982 Kress Street (Lihue)/ 245-2921

American

Over 30 entrée selections to choose from as well as fabulous fresh baked pies. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

$10 or less

Bubba's

4-1421 Kuhio Highway (Kapaa)/ 823-0069

American

Serves hamburgers and other typical diner meals in a Rock n' Roll theme casual atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner.

$10 or less

Camp House Grill

2-2431 Kaumualii Highway (Route 560 Kalaheo)/ 332-9755

American

This casual eatery was voted by locals to serve the best hamburger on Kauai. They also offer a good selection of other delicious entrée options. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

$10 or less

Dali Deli & Café

5492 Koloa Road (Koloa)/ 742-8824

American

Freshly made gourmet sandwiches, breads, and deserts. Open for breakfast and lunch.

$10 or less

Duane's Ono Char-Burger

4-4350 Kuhio Highway (Route 56 Anahola) 822-9181

American

Features fantastic burger and grill menu in a casual atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner.

$10 or less

Duke's Kauai

Kauai Marriott Hotel/ 246-9599

American

Casual restaurant and bar located on Kalapaki Bay decorated "Island Style" with memorabilia from Hawaii's surfing and beach boy legends. Delicious appetizers, entrees, salad bar, and deserts. Open for lunch, and dinner. Reservations recommended, credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Eggbert's

4-484 Kuhio Highway (Route 56 Kapaa)/ 822-3787

American

Casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their specialty is breakfast omelets with over 10 to choose from!

$10 or less

Gaylord's at Kilohana

3-2087 Kaumauaii Highway/ 245-9593

American

Relaxing atmosphere set in a old sugar plantation mansion with a beautiful view of Mt. Wai'ale'ale. The menu is American foods with Hawaii flare. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations recommended., credit cards accepted.

$20 or less

Hanalei Wake-Up Café

Kauhale Center Kuhio Highway (Route 56 Hanalei)/ 826-5551

American

Great north shore breakfast nook.

$10 or less

Harley's Ribs-N-Chicken

484 Kuhio Highway (Kapaa)/ 822-2505

American

If you like BBQ food you will love this place! Casual dining for lunch and dinner.

$10 or less

JR's Plantation

3-4251 Kuhio Highway (Route 56 Hanamaulu)/ 245-1606

American

This restaurant prides it's self on providing tasty all-American home cooked meals. Open for dinner only.

$20 or less

Kountry Kitchen

1485 Kuhio Highway (Route 56 Kapaa)/ 822-3511

American

Popular spot to stop for breakfast, also open for lunch.

$10 or less

Noe's Bar & Grill

831 Kuhio Highway (Route 56 Kapaa)/ 821-0110

American

Great place to kick back & relax. Light lunch & dinner menu, great moose cake desert!

$10 or less

Rob's Good Tim Grill

Rice Shopping Center 4303 Rice Street (Lihue)/ 246-0311

American

Popular bar & grill with the island's locals. Open for lunch and dinner.

$10 or less

Kokee Lodge

Kokee State Park/ 335-6061

American/local

Serves sandwiches along with local favorites and fresh baked pies. Open for breakfast and lunch.

$10 or less

Café Zelo's

Ching Young Village Kuhio Highway (Route 56 – Hanalei)/ 826-9700

Continental

Casual restaurant serving a wide arrange of entrees. Open for lunch and dinner.

$10 or less

Myron's Filipino Food

3-2600 Kaumualii Highway (Lihue)/ 245-5178

Filipino

Tasty Filipino plate lunches. Open for lunch only.

$10 or less

The Kawayan

1543 Haleukana (Lihue)/ 245-8823

Filipino

Casual restaurant serving popular Filipino cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner.

$10 or less

The Beach House Restaurant

5022 Lawai Road/ 742-1424

Hawaii Regional

Great place to enjoy a romantic dinner on the oceanfront. Open for dinner only, reservations required, some credit cards accepted.

$20+

Café Portofino

3501 Rice Street (Lihue)/ 245-2121

Italian

freshly made breads, pasta, and a very tasty stuffed calamari. Open for lunch and dinner.

$15 or less

Casa Di Amici

2301 Nalo Road (Poipu)/ 742-1555

Italian

Highly rated Italian cuisine. Open for dinner only.

$15 or less

Piatti's at Kiahuna Plantation

2253 Poipu Road (Poipu)/ 742-2216

Italian

Rated as one of the best Italian restaurants in Hawaii. Open for dinner only, reservations recommended.

$20 or less

Pizetta

5330 Koloa Road Koloa/ 742-8881

Italian

Pizza is their specialty! Open for lunch and dinner.

$15 or less

Aloha Diner

971F Kuhio Highway (Route 56 Kapaa)/ 828-3851

Local/Hawaiian

Serving popular "local style" cuisine in a casual atmosphere specializing in Authentic Hawaiian dishes. Open for lunch and dinner.

$10 or less

Dani's

4201 Rice Street (Lihue)/ 245-4991

Local/Hawaiian

Serving American and Hawaiian dishes. Open for breakfast and lunch.

$10 or less

Green Garden

Kaumualii Highway (Route 50, Hanapepe)/ 335-5422

Local/Hawaiian

Serves generous portions of "local style" cuisine in a relaxing and casual atmosphere. Be sure to save room for a slice of their fresh made passion fruit pies! Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

$15 or less

Imu Hut Café

3771 Hanapepe Road (Hanapepe)/ 335-0200

Local/Hawaiian

Serving popular "local style" cuisine in a casual atmosphere, known for their tasty Kailua Pig. Open for breakfast and lunch.

$10 or less

Tahiti Nui

55-134 Kuhio Highway (Route 56 Hanalei)/ 826-6277

Local/Hawaiian

Fabulous grass shack atmosphere serving tasty island cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

$15 or less

Tip Top Motel Café & Bakery

3173 Akahi Street (Lihue)/ 245-2333

Local/Hawaiian

Popular spot for island locals to enjoy breakfast and lunch.

$10 or less

Norberto's El Café

4-1373 Kuhio Highway (Route 56 in Kapaa)/ 822-3362

Mexican

This is the oldest Mexican restaurant on Kauai and is popular with locals. They feature a taro enchilada made with fresh taro they grow themselves! Open for breakfast and dinner.

$15 or less

Brennecke's

2100 Hoone Road (Poipu)/ 742-7588

Seafood

Casual dining with first class atmosphere right on the beach. Great place to enjoy a sunset dinner and enjoy a Mai Tai. Open for lunch and dinner.

$15 or less

Fish Hut

4-484 Kuhio Highway (Route 56- Kapaa)/ 822-1712

Seafood

Casual restaurant serving up their popular fish & chips dish as well as a variety of other fresh seafood dishes. Open for lunch and dinner.

$15 or less

Flying Lobster

Kauai Coconut Beach Resort / Coconut Plantation (Kapaa)/ 822-3455

Seafood

If you have a craving for lobster the Flying Lobster offers a wide selection of combination meals that include a tasty lobster. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

$25 +

House of Seafood

Poipu Kai Resort (Poipu)/ 742-6433

Seafood

A large variety of fresh seafood dishes as well as a great desert and wine menu. Open for dinner only. Reservations suggested.

$20+

Tidepools

Hyatt Regency Hotel (Poipu)/ 742-1234

Seafood

Elegant dining with a great selection of entrees and a fantastic atmosphere located on a beautiful lagoon. Great place for a sunset dinner. Open for dinner only.

$25+

Bull Shed

796 Kuhio Highway (Route 56 – Kapaa)/ 822-3791

Steakhouse

This famous casual island eatery is located right on the beach and serves up some of the islands BEST prime rib! They also offer other fabulous meat entrees. Open for dinner only.

$20 or less

Winds of Beamreach

5300 Ka Haku Road (Princeville)/ 826-6143

Steakhouse

Know for their delicious 2 inch thick filet mignon. Open for dinner only.

$20+

Wrangler's

9852 Kaumualii Highway (Route 50 – Waimea)/ 338-1218

Steakhouse

This fun restaurant is decorated in a paniolo (cowboy) motif and has a huge menu featuring specialties like 20 ounce sirloin and T-bone steaks! Open for lunch and dinner.

$20 or less

King and I

4-901 Kuhio Highway (Route 56 - Kapaa)/ 822-1642

Thai

Tasty Thai cuisine in a casual family style atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner.

$15 or less

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