Kapaa Restaurants

Large portions and a cozy, tropical setting are the key features of this Hanalei eatery. Although the interior of the restaurant sports captain's chairs and other nautical accessories, it manages to avoid the hokey atmosphere c... more

The gorgeous view of the gardens of Hanalei Bay Resort, stretching all the way out to the Pacific Ocean, is only one of many reasons to frequent this restaurant. The cuisine is an inventive, pleasing fusion of traditional Hawai... more

Watch for the specials at this 65-year-old family restaurant, where everything from soup to dessert is made in the Sasakis' kitchen. You can get an inexpensive hamburger for lunch, but there are fancier specials on the w... more

You'll find only the best burgers at this place. The menu also 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. B... more

A highlight of this cafe is its 'build your own' omelet bar. There are nearly 20 fillings to choose from, so if you have found omelet choices just short of the mark in the past, this is the answer to your problems. If you would... more

Located in the Kauai Village Shopping Center, this casual market/deli offers a small indoor dining area, as well as a few shaded picnic tables outside. You will find everything from organic produce to smoothies to hot lunch ent... more

This old-timer is popular with golfers, shoppers, and other people who have a reason to be in downtown Lihue. It serves fresh fish, steak, and some rather creative vegetarian dishes. The restaurant is situated on Kalapaki Beach... more

If not everybody in your group is in the mood for fish, check out the menu here. You will find a lengthy selection of chicken, ribs and steaks. However, seafood is the specialty. This local grill and bar is family owned and ope... more

A venerable old restaurant in a venerable old hotel, the Cape Cod Room is the kind of place where waiters debone the Dover sole tableside, while businessmen work out their next deal. There's nothing nouvelle about the Ca... more

It is easy to get decent Japanese food on the islands, but if you want Kauai's best, this is the place to go. Locals and tourists in the know agree that the tempura, Teppan yaki and pupus or appetizers here are the very best. A... more