Local Traditional Restaurants in Kauai

Kauai offers a variety of dining choices and cuisine for visitors ranging from small town restaurants serving local favorites to fine dining experiences available at the islands upscale resorts.

Authentic Hawaiian cuisine is made from the freshest of ingredients including fresh fish like mahi mahi, ono, and opakapaka, along with vegetables and local fruits like pineapples and coconuts. Sugar cane is grown throughout the island to produce sweet delicacies such as passion fruit preserves and mango jam. To experience authentic Hawaiian cuisine in an authentic Hawaiian setting, celebrate your visit to Kauai by attending a traditional luau. Here you'll be entertained with hula dancers, fire dancers, and music as you enjoy delicious foods like poi, Kalua roast pork, ono mahi mahi, and chicken adobo.

For a scrumptious Hawaiian dessert treat, be sure to try ice cream in flavors like Macadamia Nut and Passion Fruit, coconut cream filled éclairs, or authentic Hawaiian shave ice like Island Punch and Blue Coconut.

Hanalei Taro & Juice Co

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5-5070 Kuhio Highway

A roadside local style lunch wagon serving up healthy Hawaiian food with a modern twist...
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Bali Hai

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5380 Honoiki Road
(in the Hanalei Bay Resort)

Traditional and nouveau Pacific Rim...
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Plantation Gardens

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2253 Poipu Road
In Kiahuna Plantation Resort

Garden dining fit for kings...
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Hamura's Saimin Stand

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2956 Kress Street

Saimin for all...
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Shells Seafood Restaurant

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2440 Hoonani Rd.
(Sheraton Kauai)

Spectacular seafood and sunsets...
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Brennecke's Beach Broiler

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2100 Hoone Road
Across from Poipu Beach Park

Relaxed makai dining...
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Polynesian Cafe

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5300 Ka Haku Road
Ching Young Village

Fresh, healthy and veggie...
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Kountry Kitchen

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1485 Kuhio Highway

For a down-home breakfast...
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Olympic Cafe

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4-1387 Kuhio Highway

A daily variety...
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Wailua Family Restaurant

4361 Kuhio Hwy
Across from Kinipopo Shopping Village

Casual All Day Menus...
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Makana Terrace

5520 Ka Haku Rd

Would you like a view with that Kona coffee?...
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Makana Terrace

5520 Ka Haku Rd

Would you like a view with that?...
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Tahiti Nui Restaurant

5-5134 Kuhio Highway
In the Kapaa Shopping Center (next to Kapaa's Big Save Market)

Weekly luau, live music, local cuisine...
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Beach Restaurant

5520 Ka Haku Road
(Princeville Hotel)

Upscale poolside grill...
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