Kauai Restaurants
The northern shore of Kauai boasts an array of exceptional restaurants that offer a unique dining experience amidst breathtaking natural beauty. From Hanalei Bay to Princeville, this coastal stretch is renowned for its culinary delights and relaxed ambiance.
Visitors can indulge in a variety of local and international cuisines, with a focus on fresh seafood, tropical flavors, and farm-to-table ingredients. Whether it’s a quaint seaside eatery or an upscale dining establishment, these restaurants take pride in delivering exceptional service and mouthwatering dishes.
Princeville – Red Hot Mamas
Red Hot Mamas serves local, fresh and organic Mexican food made with love. Try their signature burritos, range of tacos and ensaladas. Order online for pickup.
Phone: 808 - 378 - 2288
Kilauea – Kilauea Fish Market
Popular for its Ahi Wrap/Organic Tofu Wrap, this casual fish market is sure to satisfy your cravings for a wrap, sandwich or salad.
Phone: 808-828-6244
Hanalei – Hanalei Taro & Juice Co.
Serving Taro Smoothies, Taro Hummus, Hanalei Taro Veggie Burgers, Taro Mochi Cake, Kulolo, Hawaiian Plate Lunches & more!
Phone: 808-826-1059
Hanalei – Hanalei Pizza (Ching Young Village)
Great hand thrown pizza recipe – the dough has a “poor man's crust” that contains cornmeal and coconut water and is made daily. Their sauce is also made daily with Shiraz wine and dry herbs, and cures for up to 24 hours.
Phone: 808-826-1300
Princeville – Lotus Garden Chinese & Thai Cuisine
Experience authentic Chinese and Thai cuisine prepared fresh daily by original Chinese and Thai chefs. Vegetarian menu available. Located in the Princeville Shopping Center.
Phone: 808-826-9999
Kilauea – The Bistro
A Bistro style eatery that uses fresh local produce and ingredients to create a unique European, Pacific rim, fusion menu. The Bistro also showcases live music for guests to enjoy with their meal.
Phone: 808-828-0480
Hanalei – Tahiti Nui Bar & Restaurant
World renowned for its Mai Tai and personality, the Tahiti Nui features live Hawaiian music nightly. Get a taste of the “local Hanalei” and have a phenomenal dinner where the chefs change kitchen specials nightly.
Phone: 808-826-6277
Hanalei – Postcards Cafe
Famous for their superbly prepared seafood and gourmet vegetarian cuisine, Postcards serves truly exceptional fresh meals with an abundance of organic ingredients, including island-grown produce. They use no meat, poultry, refined sugar, or foods with chemical additives. Many of their dishes are vegan.
Phone: 808-826-1191
Hanalei – Hanalei Gourmet
The Hanalei Gourmet is committed to serving the finest of fresh local produce, dolphin-friendly tuna, low sodium meats, fresh-baked whole grain breads and homemade dressings for an incredible Pacific Rim dining adventure in a warm, Aloha-friendly atmosphere.
Phone: 808-826-2524
Hanalei – Bar Acuda
Bar Acuda is Kauai’s coolest place to relax with friends, share tapas and sip some wine. Chef and 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.
Phone: 808-826-7081
Princeville – Nanea Restaurant & Bar
Nanea Restaurant & Bar is located on the first floor of the Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas clubhouse. Enjoy the casual dining atmosphere with an array of selections - traditional sandwich choices to local favorites for lunch or succulent steaks and the island's freshest seafood for dinner.
Phone: 808-827-8808
Princeville – Tiki Iniki (Princeville Shopping Center)
A place for coming together to sip fresh squeezed drinks and sample island cuisine sourced by local farmers.
Phone: 323-272-3128