20 Best American Restaurants near Kalaheo

“The food is really good. I had an omlet with the grilled cornbread and hashbrowns. The omlet was very tasty. I ate the whole thing. You have to get the grilled corn muffin for breakfast. Their lunch is good too. They have local beef for their burgers. They are open for dinner on some evenings and the dinner is just as good. It also has a bakery with pastries and sliced cake. Very yummy. They have plenty of staff that help get you seated and clean up quickly so others can get a table. You order first then get seated. It all works out. It has a diner feel to it. You can sit outside or inside. It is a popular spot so come with patience while you wait in line.“

“Amazing rotating selection of pies by the slice, both sweet and savory. I was visiting for only two weeks, but kept coming back here. Some of the best pie crust I’ve ever had!Hard to pick my favorite since they were all so great. But probably the blueberry coconut; The juicy blueberries went perfectly with the toasted coconut in the crumble topping.“

“Great food and service! So good, in fact, we ate here twice while on the island. Restaurant was clean and comfortable. Prices were very reasonable. Portions were generous enough to share, and still be filling. We even had the opportunity to chit chat with Justin, the owner. Love supporting small businesses like this one.“

“If the fact that we came here 3 times for shaved ice in one week doesn't say how much we enjoyed it then I don't know what would! The best shaved ice I have ever had in Hawaii! Served with a smile and some local suggestions, a generous portion with naturally made fruit flavored syrups (you can totally tell) and a huge scoop of ice cream topped with some macadamia nuts and I am now adding them as a rotation into my diet. A small food cart, conveniently located across from a beautiful snorkel spot and some vacation rentals, there is limited street parks that we didn't have trouble finding but can see it being busy in the summer. Will be my first stop when I'm back in Kauai!“

“A Must-Visit for Authentic Kauai Coffee and TreatsThis cafe is the best place to grab authentic Kauai coffee. The staff is wonderful and adds to the welcoming atmosphere. Don't miss out on their white chocolate macadamia nut cookie - it's absolutely delicious. A perfect spot for coffee lovers and anyone looking for a tasty treat.“

“I do a LOT of research in choosing a fine dining restaurant. This restaurant exceeded all of our expectations. My adult son said the prime rib he has was the best he's had. My wife and I had the butter fish (nightly special) and the fresh catch Oscar and they were both beautifully presented and divine on the palate. Yes, there was a Luau happening a few hundred yards from the restaurant but the ambiance in the restaurant was quiet and romantic. Service was on point at every step. We will return.“

“Long wait due to only one woman handling the orders and drinks and handing out the food. But the food came out in 5-10 minutes is very good and filling. Had the French toast with bacons d eggs and loved it. Wife had the veggie fried rice with eggs and was very tasty. Paper cartons and plastic silverware so very casual. Find a table or spot in the plaza to sit and eat.“

“We are from Paso Robles California and I work at Sculpterra winery .. I was pouring for 3 ladies and Barb had told me that her brother owned a wine shop in Koloa .. I said we have family n friends there we will go! So went and met Dan and his wife at their store and made reservations for dinner at the Tasting Room.. we ordered sparkling wine .. the small Charcuterie board ( yum) we ordered the smoked beet salad and French onion soup.. we didn’t even get the larger bites cause this was enough ( but we saw the rib eye steak n salmon being served and they looked awesome )and then we indulged in the toffee!!We met Megan and Dani who were gracious and fun !! We had a delightful time !! You need to go!!!“

“The food here was amazing. Best fish tacos the groups had had anywhere. I had the kalua pork sliders…the house bbq sauce was so good I tried to buy some to take home. The service was first rate.A little tip, we got there at 1150 am and had most tables to choose from. By 1220 there was a lineup.“

“Honestly? Pleasantly surprised for being part of a resort.Of course you get resort prices but what I didn’t expect was such a fun and friendly staff. I didn’t expect some of the menu items to be as good as they are either!It’s only exacerbated by the fact that there’s poolside service as well. Good for lazy days after adventuring or hanging out with local buddies.There’s honestly so much good food in Kauai that relaxation and easy access is the game here BUT it’s not a compromise, it’s still good.Also thanks for being so hilarious to me and my local buddy when we were drunk, you guys are hilarious and a good time! ??“

“There are some really lousy dining options at this part of the island. We really enjoyed our meal at Wranglers. It had been closed all week because of Thanksgiving, but we were glad to see it open and went there on our last night on the island. Great little wedge salad with shrimp, which we’d never seen before, and it was delicious. We weren’t too adventurous with our choice of bacon barbecue cheeseburgers (Wrangler Burgers, I think), but they were really good. The branded bun was a nice touch. The steaks and seafood being served around us looked great. The table next to us said the calamari was excellent, but we didn’t order. Decent beers on tap and a full bar. Live Hawaiian music was definitely a plus. Highly recommend.“

“We went for breakfast most mornings in our 8 days at the Grand Hyatt. $52 each for buffet which is crazy but the Costco deal covered it o/w I would suggest going off property for brunch. Reallly nice breakfast spread , made to order omelets and service is excellent. Beautiful view of the ocean and resort.“

“It's such a great place. I read in other reviews that this place was a hidden gem & it REALLY is. Prices are avg & the food is 5⭐️. Burgers & tuna were so good & the fries, yum.. The drinks weren't watered down either. Perfect beachy feel without being on the water. I absolutely recommend this place.It is rather small, so I imagine during peak days this place could fill up quickly & I don't know if they do reservations but it's well worth calling to ask if you find yourself here during the summer. It's spring break now & it wasn't busy but was very steady. We got the only available table when we arrived at 6p. They have specialty dining for St Patrick's Day today & I really hope we make it back there again before we leave.“

“My wife and I had a wonderful dinner at Table on a recent Wednesday night, and Jenny was our server! She was so nice, knowledgeable, and accommodating. My wife had the pork chop which she loved, and I started with French onion soup (very good with a very rich taste) and then the baked fish which was fabulous. My only complaint was that the rice that came with the fish was only luke warm at best. The sauce on the plate was fabulous! Great restaurant and Jenny was fabulous, be sure to ask for her!“

“The food is delicious. However, after ordering, you have to wait a long time for the food to be served at the restaurant rather than the beach. The kids menu is a set and includes drinks and snacks.Kid-friendliness: There is also a children's menu and a good environment for children.Wheelchair accessibility: All roads are well-maintained and wheelchair accessible.“

“This was near our hotel so we thought we'd give it a try. I'm so glad that we did!! It is an open air restaurant with a Polynesian feel. They had live music (a man and his guitar) that was quite entertaining. We had the coconut shrimp-- very crunchy and sweet-- and the risotto. The seafood risotto had big chunks of fish, shrimp, and lobster. It was delicious!! We liked it so much, we went back the next night. This time we had the nachos-- it's a big tray!-- and the nut-crusted Mahi-Mahi. Once again, the food was superb!! Definitely give this place a try!!“

“Definitely more of a Bar feel, but the staff made our little family feel right at home, even amidst a toddler melt down! The food was delicious, we got the pork nachos, and the view and vibes are immaculate. Plenty of parking and the prices were not unreasonable.“

“Check into the hotel in the evening and was looking to grab some dinner before bed. The other restaurants all required reservation and this place took walk-ins. They have live music/entertainment every night til about 9pm. We were seated outside and had good service. Server was friendly and checked in regularly. We ordered a Truffle Burger, Ahi Poke, Keiki Pasta with red sauce and 2 cocktails (Sea Dragon and an Old Fashioned). Food was good, no complaints. The drinks were below average, tasted more watered down and lacked flavor. Would return.“

“So don’t assume this place survives on its pretty sunsets. The Mai Tai was outstanding and had yummy kind of sour foam on the top that really sets it apart. Then there was the Mac nut Mahi Mahi fish that was so good I had to stop and yell into the kitchen a thank you. Service was excellent and then…I left my $100 sunglasses on the table and walked out. Completely forgot. We were surprised to get a call from the hostess about the glasses less than five minutes after we left. I am a frequent traveler and know when something is worth the effort to review, good or bad. You will see only a few reviews from me and even fewer good ones. This place is very well run and does all the little things well too. Definitely worth your time and money. Cheers.“

“The restaurant offers a wide variety of options, seafood, sandwiches, salads, bugers, etc, but the portions were a bit small compared to other places I’ve been, and not very different price-wise.I did enjoy the view and the closeness to the beach - this was the main reason I chose Lava’sVegetarian options: Not a lot of vegetarian options. Only 2 salads“