Drift Kauai Restaurant & Bar

3540 Koloa Rd, Kalaheo
(808) 634-7773

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Liz Smits

Highly recommend for a casual dinner and/or cocktail. Service was wonderful and food was delicious. Had the Gyro and Hero and very much enjoyed!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jim McKinney

Just came to the restaurant and turned away stating it was closed due to the storm. Trust me....this isn't a storm. I believed they really closed due to lack of business. Not mad.....just disappointed. There should be a way to state it is closing early before travelling to the location.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Sarah Rowley

My sister and I had the most delightful visit! We grabbed some mocktails and a ginormous soft pretzel, and everything was just perfect. The scenery is gorgeous, the service is fast, and the staff are super friendly — they checked on us regularly to make sure we were enjoying everything.

I had the Pineapple Don Key and my sister had the Salty Sunrise, and both were delicious! I loved that each drink came with a little garnish — my drink had a slice of lime and a tiny flower, and my sister’s had a slice of lemon with a flower. Such a cute, thoughtful touch!

Everything about this spot made our afternoon feel special — we’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great drinks, a fun pūpū, and a welcoming atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

CPT ABP

Delicious beer on tap including the $8 coffee stout. Bring your own food and enjoy refreshments in a wooden structure behind a warehouse which has about 10 craft shops and several food trucks.

Keith

Great food, good music, and the drinks were excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Peter Drzal

Awesome find in Kauai, highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Randi Herda

Love this place! Perfect stop for happy hour drinks after a day at the beach. Staff is always super friendly and the cocktails are delicious and a great price!

Mandy

What an amazing find in Kauai. I had the Chi Chi with Rum and I’m obsessed. Truly amazing ambience and staff. It’s tropical vibes in all the best way. I only had the drinks so I can’t speak to the food. But make this a stop!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Ariana Sanabria

Delicious pupus, unfortunately I received a cocktail instead of my mocktail I’d ordered. I could barely walk straight to the car and crashed into my bed as soon we got home. Luckily my husband hadn’t ordered a strong drink so we only had to sit for a minute before heading home.
Extremely disappointing, but at least you know the cocktails are good right?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

John Hopko

The sandwich maker was great with a nice personality and funny!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kaitlyn Bosshardt

Worth every penny! The food, service, cocktails, and atmosphere were exceptional. Definitely worth a stop if you are on Kauai. Probably the best sandwich. Mahalo!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jake Elkins

Super fresh margaritas and great atmosphere. Very relaxing spot for a drink.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

SD Darby

Happened upon this delightful and delicious restaurant in Lawai. The seating area and bar are surrounded by beautiful greenery and the breeze made our outdoor lunch nice and cool. The fresh food and drink selection were A++ as well as the wait staff. A definite must!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeremiah Baker

We experienced next-level hospitality from this incredible family-run business on a night we will never forget.

My family and I were staying in Poipu when the tsunami evacuation was issued. Seeking higher ground, we joined a long line of cars heading up the hill and found ourselves at Warehouse 3540 and Drift Kauai. Looking back, I truly believe there was no better place we — along with 100+ other travelers from around the world — could have ended up on the entire island.

Around 4:00 PM, just three hours before the anticipated first wave, most of the shops and food trucks at Warehouse 3540 understandably closed for the night. But Drift Kauai stayed open — offering not just food and drinks, but also shelter, restrooms, water, and a genuine sense of calm and care.

Their entire family worked tirelessly for the next 7+ hours, serving incredible food and drinks until they quite literally ran out of everything. In the midst of a tense and uncertain situation, they did their best to keep us informed and make sure everyone was cared for — restocking bathrooms, making sure we had what we needed, and maintaining a warm, welcoming environment throughout the night.

With nowhere else to go, we enjoyed great food and drink, played games, found cover from the rain squalls, and even caught a surprise performance from a traveling trapeze troupe who were sheltering with us.

What could have been a frightening and stressful night became a truly memorable experience and a highlight of our trip — thanks to their kindness and generosity. Their hospitality was extraordinary, and we will always be grateful. Mahalo!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Johanna Bernardy

Drinks are well worth it and many choices. The food is absolutely terrible. Lots of bread with barely anything in the sandwich.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

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Drift Kauai Restaurant & Bar

3540 Koloa Rd, Kalaheo, HI 96741
(808) 634-7773