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  1. Hanalei Taro & Juice Co
  
  A hit with locals and visitors, the Hanalei Taro & Juice Co. is a spot that all visitors need to stop at and enjoy. Very local style, the restaurant... read more
  
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  Local Traditional
  
  Nile Expert Tip: It's just so ono (delicious)!
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  2. Sunset at Beach House Restaurant
  
  The Beach House Restaurant offers a Pacific Rim-influenced menu featuring a nice blend of seafood, veggie and meat dishes. But it is not just a... read more
  
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  Italian
  
  Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim
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  3. Plantation Gardens
  
  Surrounded by the lovely Moir Gardens at the Kiahuna Plantation Resort, the restaurant is like an idyllic getaway with outdoor lanai seating and... read more
  
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  Italian
  
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  4. Shells Seafood Restaurant
  
  Situated in the stunning Sheraton Kauai, this restaurant makes the most of its locale in more than one way. The menu features a panoply of exotic... read more
  
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  Breakfast & Brunch
  
  Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim
  
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  5. Oasis
  
  Sitting right on a white sandy beach with expansive ocean views, Oasis is truly an oasis from the daily hustle and bustle while making an attempt... read more
  
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  Fusion
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  6. Hukilau Lanai
  
  The owners of Gaylord's in Kilohana opened this restaurant in the Kauai Coast Resort featuring local products and produce of Kauai; they promise...
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  Steakhouses
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  7. Makana Terrace - St. Regis - Hawaii
  
  Overlooking magical Hanalei Bay and Makana Mountain ( Bali Hai ), our main dining room is the perfect venue for sophisticated casual all day dining.... read more
  
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  8. Kauai Grill - St. Regis - Hawaii
  
  comfortable yet elegant hideaway -- signature Jean-Georges sophistication realized far from home.
  
  Sweeping views of Hanalei bay and Bali Hai... read more
  
  Cuisines:
  American
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  9. Merriman's - Poipu
  
  Chef-Owner Peter Merriman has brought his unique style of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine served in a casual yet elegant setting of Old Hawaii Plantation.... read more
  
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  10. 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... read more
  
  Cuisines:
  Mediterranean
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Dining in Kauai is a unique experience. There are roadside stands that cook up plates of broiled shrimp, fresh ground burgers and ice cold coconuts; fine dining establishments that seat diners at tables alongside waterfalls and island dives. These types of seating keep the locals and tourists coming back again and again. Fresh, island-grown ingredients are favored on Kauai, and bananas, pineapples, coconuts and mangos are often the main ingredient in sauces, salsas and marinades. Fresh fish, like ahi, akule and ono, are broiled, macadamia nut crusted, sautéed or marinated, and baked for dinner right from the sea to the table. Featured food at a luau combines Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures, and often features kalua pig (pork cooked in an underground oven), poi (a Hawaiian staple made from taro) and laulau (pork and fish steamed in taro leaves). Island-style comfort food is a staple at many restaurants. Try the plate lunch with two scoops of white rice, one scoop of macaroni salad and a main entrée, or the loco moco, which is a hamburger patty served with gravy and topped with eggs. For dessert, hit a shaved ice stand, like a local, and try the finer shaved ice packed in a cup and then doused with your flavor of choice. For an even colder, sweeter treat, ask for a shaved ice with ice cream on the bottom. Picking an establishment to dine in can be tricky because there is always a fusion of good food and awesome views vying for every diner’s attention.

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