Restaurants in Hanalei

“Fabulous lunch! We ordered a beef/lamb gyro and the flavors were excellent . The tzatziki sauce and spicy harrisa were perfect on the gyro. We received our order quickly and it was one of our favorite lunches while in the area.”

“Worth the wait!!!! Thank you to the lovely host team who got us a seat at the bar every night, we visited four times during our week long vacation! Louie & Dylan were incredibly welcoming, every cocktail they made tasted like tropical paradise. You can tell that Chef Kenny pours so much love and care into the daily specials, highly recommend ordering all the pastas before they sell out! Our favorite meal on the entire island was the Ono crudo special with avocado, salsa matcha & pickled pineapple… wow, we will be thinking about this bite for years to come!
Do not skip dessert, it’s a must! Especially the lemon crumble ice cream. Thanks again to the whole team front & back for making my birthday trip feel so special, you made us feel like family & we can’t wait to visit again ❤️
Without a doubt it will be our first stop on our next kauai vacation!”

“Great place to try authentic Indian food! I ordered the coconut shrimp curry, and it was really delicious, nicely spiced and full of flavor. I got it medium, and honestly, it was still pretty spicy. I usually eat and enjoy spicy food, but this had some serious heat, so I probably wouldn’t recommend going “hot” unless you’re very confident.
The service and atmosphere were both on point. Even though it was busy, our order came out pretty quickly, which was impresive.
Highly recommend!”

“Awesome Dog!”

“Quick service, quality ingredients and amazing flavor!”

“Coconut shrimp was so good. Food is delicious.”

“Always a must stop for us when we’re staying on Kauai’s Northshore! Kalua Pork, chicken, rice, mac salad, etc. hit a home run every time!”

“Hands down the BEST I have ever had! You must go check it out!”

“Looking for an AMAZING salad? Go Here NOW!!! I had the Gaucho Salad with the Ranch dressing. Omg. Absolutely delicious. 💕🌺💕”

“Some of the best pizza that I’ve had on Kauai by far and the garlic knots?! Wow! I want more! We can’t wait to be back!”

“Great views, excellent food and service”

“Deeeeelicious. Burgers are dope and tots are dope-r!”

“The vegetable of the night was cauliflower. Undercooked hard . The swordfish was very good . My husband had the steak with mushrooms and a dab of sweet potato.. Not the most tender. That was the plates. No bread basket to fill.We won't be back here again. Plus horribly expensive and we have dined all over our country.”

“We had a great experience, food was tasty and fresh. Hot pastrami sandwich was our favorite. Coffee is great. And also friendly service, Heaven was very helpful and kind!! Definitely would recommend 🌈”

“I'm so grateful for the opportunity to say thank you for your accommodations and awesome service. You all went above & beyond & we're very attentive to detail. Well organized from beginning to end.”

“We had the cold brew float and it was the best coffee we have found on Kauai!!! We love it as much as our favorite Dutch Bros drink!! Had it 3 days while on Kauai!”

“UPDATE: The owner contacted us and we went back. They gave us an amazing service. Very yummy.

Literally closed orders ten minutes early, worst service ever. Loved being turned away at 7:50 when they close at 8.”

“The artwork is amazing!!!”

“I’m a coffee snob and the Rise Up blend is delicious. They were able to adjust my order and get me exactly what I needed! Thank you 🙏🏼”

“Amazing I went there like 5yrs ago... and went this week and got to go again. Yay’ and awake Svc and ono food. Came for the chili pepper chicken - win!!!”

“This place has such a great vibe, and one of the coolest things is that you can actually watch them prepare your breakfast right in front of you. It's such a neat, engaging experience!

And the food? Oh my goodness, the pastries and breads are out of this world. They're all baked fresh, and there's a huge, mouth-watering variety to choose from every single day. Plus, for anyone with dietary needs, they even have a fantastic selection of gluten-free pastries and bread, which is awesome to see – they really cater to everyone.

Full disclosure, it is a little on the pricier side, I won't lie. But honestly, the quality of the ingredients, the fresh preparation right before your eyes, and the overall delightful atmosphere really make it worth every single penny. You truly feel the value in every bite!

Seriously, if you're ever looking for a super enjoyable breakfast or brunch, I couldn't recommend this place more highly!”

“Very good poke in Hanalei bay. Had the Hanalei and the Security bowls. Good portion sizes and very tasty food. Nice shopping center next door to check out while you wait for the poke to be made.”

“Wife and I had a great time. The quesadillas were awesome, and the sauce. We will definitely go back to this restaurant again the service was also on point.”

“The food was delicious! We had fish tacos, shrimp tacos, loaded carne asada fries, and a burrito. The portion size was huge. By far the best fish tacos we had on our vacation. I would recommend giving this place a try. You definitely will not be disappointed!”

“I enjoyed a tropical sunrise smoothie bowl with coconut flakes and bee pollen along with a frozen Chai. It’s in a busy location. They have lots of signs warning you to Q up out of the parking lot so that no one is struck by a vehicle. There is some seating off to the other side of the building. But with a crowd, it can be a little challenging to find a place to wait, especially out of the sun. The flavors were good. My smoothie bowl was a little bit runny for my taste. Prices were average compared to the rest of the island. The staff was super friendly and the service was relatively quick. I would recommend. While the frozen chai was delicious, there are definitely better bowls in the area.”

“Best tacos around! Best quesadillas around! Great prices! Anyone says otherwise, just isn't used to Kaua'i prices. Cheaper than sub-par alternatives 💯 Thanks Pat!!”

“Their authentic Japanese ramen bowls are perfectly seasoned and flavorful. We had the ramen with pork belly and they were delicious. They have lots of fun and yummy appetizers, our favorites were the bao buns and the brussel sprouts. The atmosphere is great and I highly recommend a reservation because the wait can be quite long.”

“So delicious. The katsu chicken is perfect but ask for extra sauce. The teriyaki chicken was pretty good, but a bit to salty for me. It was the perfect pick-me-up after a day of hiking and snorkeling.”

“Excellent Chinese food, and some nice authentic dishes that are hard to find in the States. I had the sea bass and eggplant dishes. Best eggplant since I lived in Shanghai.”

“Phenomenal food. They were about as packed as I've ever seen a restaurant and the servers killed it! Dishes were served promptly and politely and they managed to seat my wife and I and our baby despite there being a party of 52 there for a wedding. Super impressive. Will definitely be back.”