Hawaiian Restaurants near Kalaheo, HI

“We stopped to get some dessert to go with the dinner we were going to make after a rainy day of sightseeing. I picked the sweet potato haupia pie, my husband had the lilikoi chiffon with cream cheese, and my nephew had the 4 pc Ube Mochi. We each tried a taste of each other’s desserts and I liked the lilikoi dessert the best. I forgot to take pics of the desserts but we also bought a dozen of taro rolls which we used for breakfasts egg sandwiches for 2 of the days. Ruth was so helpful and friendly in answering all my questions about the desserts in helping my selection. My mom grew up in Hawaii and used to make haupia and delicious rolls so it brought back some sweet memories and was especially fitting since part of our reason for our trip was to scatter some of her ashes.“

“It’s a cute little town with a handful of galleries and other shops. Not to be missed is Popo’s cookies and Banana Patch ( if it’s still around with kauai made pottery)“

“Great kalua pork, way better than on the main land! Higher quality than the l&l in Hanalei too, my favorite Hawaiian barbecue grill. The pork was tender and had great flavor as well in addition. The lady that took our order was very nice and serviced us quickly and with the swiftness. Can’t wait to come back!“

“This is now our “go to” place when we are in Poipu, simply now what should be considered the best restaurant on this end of the island hands down.“

“Best Loco Moco, we stop here every time we visit the island.“

“The staff was is super friendly. The food is some of the best I have ever had. The experience was one of the highlights of my trip.“

“Beautiful views of the garden and delicious food.“

“Delicious food at really reasonable prices! Just grab one of the meat plates, and you’ll leave happy and satisfied. The lady who works there is super friendly and a joy to chat with, which makes the experience even better. Highly recommend!“

“Went here our first day on the island for drinks and ended up getting dinner, too. The service was pretty slow, but the server was super friendly and attentive once she finally made it to the table. My wife had the mahi mahi tacos and I had the mahi sandwich and they were fantastic. We also had two drinks each, the last two were the lava flow (delicious) and mudslide (not bad, but not great). The views are gorgeous overlooking the ocean and the prices aren’t awful. For 4 cocktails and two entrees it was about $120 which is honestly one of the cheaper places near the beach.“

“The flavors were great, but there was literally just one server for the entire restaurant... It's not an exaggeration.

I'll start with the service... Unfortunately, when a restaurant is woefully understaffed, the service is going to suffer, and Leong's was no exception. Our waiter was pleasant and helpful, but we waited quite a while for him to come by and take our order. And, as might be expected, we never got our calamari appetizer. However, the entrees came out pretty quickly, so I told him to cancel the calamari.

As for the entrees, I had a combo of chicken stir fry and kalbi beef, served with rice. This was excellent, even if the calbi beef was cold on arrival. My wife had just the chicken stir fry and rice and enjoyed it very much. We ordered the brownie ala mode for desert, and unfortunately, the ice cream was melted, and the entire thing became a soup in 30 seconds.

Overall, the food was tasty, but with only one server for the entire restaurant, execution issues, like cold entrees, melted deserts, and forgotten appetizers, are bound to happen. It's a shame, really, because the food is really good.... Well, it certainly would have been if served at the correct temperatures. (still give 4 stars, but would have been 5, if...)“

“Justin, you and your team did a fabulous job for our Son's wedding rehearsal dinner! We are so grateful for all the hard work leading up to our event and for your careful attention to detail and responsiveness to our requests. The food was a wonderful combination of flavors and delicious in every way! Our family and wedding party loved and raved about it all! A few of the many items people keep raving about was the amazing Macaroni Salad and your special BBQ sauces. We all agreed they were the best we ever had! It was so nice to work with someone who goes above and beyond to make an event a success. It was a night all of our guests enjoyed greatly and will not be forgetting anytime soon. With great gratitude, Carmen, John & Melanie, Eric (the proud parents) Paige and Dylan (the bride and groom) San Francisco, CA“

“Red Salt is amazing! Highly recommend it. The best food on the island. Our server was Allen and he was amazing!!!! Great service and careful with our parties’ food allergies. Lovely memorable dining experience. The toasted pear salad and filet mignon were outstanding!“

“Once again, Tidepools at the Grand Hyatt Kauai is a winner. We come here every time we're in Kauai (which is almost yearly) to celebrate either a birthday or our anniversary. It never disappoints us. From the moment we arrive, we are treated like we matter. I always mention in my reservation request that we're celebrating something, and everyone from the hostess to each and every one of the wait staff acknowledges the occasion. And it's genuine! They also include a complimentary dessert (their incredibly decadent and delicious lava cake)! The service is friendly, efficient, and unobtrusive—couldn't be better. This restaurant has been one of our favorites for over 20 years and will remain so for as long as we're able to enjoy it.“

“Absolutely amazing. This is a must when de ending from waimea canyon state park. Unbelievably delicious and filling.“

“This food truck is the best place for poké on Kauai! Charming relaxed atmosphere, DELICIOUS food at affordable prices, all next to an open building with great shops. Corn hole game for the kiddos set up near the covered seating area. All 8 in our group agreed that this was the place to eat! Visited 2-3 times during our stay. Highly recommend!“

“Best Luau on the island. Can’t wait to come back.“

“Delish breakfast, good service“

“Great place, get there early , usually there is a line but it moves fast.“

“View from our room. Awesome! Very relaxing“

“Friendly service and great food“

“Favorite restaurant on South shore. Wonderful cocktails, fantastic food, friendly and informative staff and a stunning view.“

“We had one of every taco and an order of taquitos, to go. Every bite was delicious!! No extra condiments required. Go!! You won't regret it!!

Dietary restrictions: I am gluten-sensitive and loved that they served many items with corn tortillas.“

“The variety in menu, courteous service fairly reasonable Prices.“

“Very good breakfast and the friendliest servers like Javere!“

“We enjoyed Puka Dog very much! A unique and tropical experience with the different flavors of sauces. Personally we had one with mild sauce & passion fruit sauce and another with spicy jalapeño & ketchup. Delicious until the last bite. Grab extra napkins and head to the beach to enjoy with a fresh squeezed lemonade! You won’t be disappointed“

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Island Nectar Shave Ice at Uncles of Kauai is a slice of paradise in a cup! The flavors are vibrant and refreshing, perfectly capturing the tropical essence of Kauai with every bite. The ice is finely shaved to a soft, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth, making it incredibly smooth and satisfying. Each layer of syrup is a delicious burst of tropical goodness, and the combination of natural flavors is both unique and perfectly balanced.

But the real surprise is the macadamia nut ice cream hidden underneath! It’s creamy, rich, and has that delightful hint of nuttiness that takes this treat to another level. The smooth, nutty ice cream adds the perfect balance to the fruity shave ice, creating a layered taste experience that’s simply out of this world. The staff is warm and welcoming, adding to the overall island vibe. Whether you’re cooling off after a beach day or simply craving a sweet treat, this shave ice with macadamia nut ice cream is a must-try. It’s a truly unforgettable taste of Hawaii!“

“The Prime Rib was enjoyed by my son-in-law, and I LOVED the Stung Honey Fried Chicken. The coconut shrimp were the perfect accompianment to the King Tiki Mai Thai. My wife loved the Asian Salad, but my DIL thought the Macademia Crusted Mahi Mahi was a bit dry. Service was SPECTACULAR, and the kids menu was extensive - our 3.5 yo grandson loved the grilled cheese sandwich with waffle fries, our 19 month old grandaughter loved the pasta with marinara, and there was also pasta with butter sauce, cheese burger sliders with waffle fries, and chicken tenders with waffle fries. The view of the pool and ocean from under the lanai was also terrific!“