Restaurants in Kapaa

“We just enjoyed a delightful dinner that was too tasty for us to stop and take a picture. We had the teriyaki chicken and the grilled ahi. The service was over the top and the patio was perfect. Thank you! You have fans from Texas!”

“I only give 4 stars because 4.5 was not an option. We did the full experience- grotto tour, garden walk, then luau. Well worth the money. We went with another couple who’ve done other luaus and they said this one exceeded the previous ones in every way. First the fern grotto boat tour. Very kid friendly, very beautiful. The small walk to fern grotto is very low impact and easy for all people able to ambulate. However, so many bugs and bug bites do bring bug spray!!! We used bug spray and still got a bite or 2 but our friend did not and was eaten alive. Next, entered luau for garden walk. Was given a shell lei and photos were taken for purchase. Then they offered the garden walk as a tram tour. It was cute and knowledgeable. But definitely rewalk it at your own pace after. 10min paved easy walk around the garden including the areas where luau is performed etc. they open the luau with a ceremony where they pull the large pig that was roasting underground out onto a platform so it can be served for dinner. Very neat. Then dinner is served buffet style. Very well labeled food ingredients that will include allergens , if any, for each food. Easy to navigate for food allergy families like us. GF options. 1 item contained shellfish. No nuts at all. They did some hula dancing while eating then we migrated over for the real show. It was very in depth, very informative and very well executed. I was sooo impressed.”

“Good vibes. Good Peeps. Delicious!”

“We were there for antidemic opening. Truly the best tacos I have ever had.”

“Went to hukilau for 37th wedding anniversary. Oct 15. Was dying for prime rib. Didn’t care about price I wanted Prime rib so so bad. All we get here on Kauai is choice. There is no fat in the meat no marbling and you can’t cut it with a fork. You have to slice every bite. That is choice. And if you’re good with that. Then the rib is great. It was cooked perfectly. But I wanted the prime rib. Prime has fat all thru it and so tender the meat falls apart. Little pieces of fat around the edges and you can see the marbling in the center. I actually asked the waitress what was on my plate (which I have never ever done before) and she said it was prime she even went to the chef to check. He too said it was prime. I have cooked a lot of prime rib in my lifetime so I feel like I know what talking about but I felt like I was being blown off like an unknowing tourist. All I know is that my meat did not look anything like what is in the photo of their prime rib on the website with photos of their menu. Love this place otherwise. Been going there for 30 years. Incredibly nice waithelp and an incredible view for a romantic evening.”

“Soooo good and very friendly staff. Everything we ordered was delicious too! I got a falafel pita sandwich and my wife got a chicken shawarma pita sandwich. We also got the hand cut fries with the garlic sauce the cashier suggested. That was so gooood too. It was also nice to find such a vegan friendly place. Worth a stop!”

“Excellent food truck in Kapaa. Fish n chips are super fresh and tasty. Try carne asada fries...nice! Lots of chickens running around, but you are in Kauai...what do you expect!”

“Amazing and so worth brining it back to Albuquerque nm . Will order more if they deliver via mail”

“Best Loco Moco at Kauaii!!!”

“This was absolutely hands down my husband and my favorite shaved ice stop during our trip!! The only sad thing was, we only discovered them our last night on Kaua'i. ❤️”

“Delicious food, friendly staff, and an amazing atmosphere! Highly recommend if you're in Kauai.”

“Great service, well served ❤️🔥”

“It’s a nice place to meet friends n good food service is fast with a lot of aloha go there n share your aloha too 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈”

“love it. good food. good energy. the definition of ALOHA spirit”

“Best Thai food in kapaa hands down. Maybe even on island but I live on east side so I’ve tried them all. The woman who runs it is very kind. If you’re testing to figure it which Thai spot to go to this is the one.”

“The comments says the shaved ice may be a little grainy….well let me explain, they have selections of real flavors made with Real Fruits, not the same or comparable to liquid candy flavors…. Keep up the good work Hee Fat yours are the best Shave Ice and a great price.”

“Haole Girl Sweets provides pastries to local coffee shops. They sell out instantly because they have the best cinnamon rolls ever. If you are in Kauai, you need to get one!”

“We love Passion Bakery ♡ Shaun and the whole staff are always ready to serve us with a smile. Malasada days are the best ♡”

“I was on my way to a different coffee place this morning but decided to stop here. The service was great. Coffee has great taste and I had a slice of the blueberry loaf and it melts in your mouth!”

“Just discovered Kenji burger near the end of my contract with the pride of America and I WILL be back in November! 10/10, absolutely delicious!”

“I just spent a week on Kauai; and ate my way around the Island.. this is by far my favourite restaurant! The seafood offerings are second to none! From West Coast oysters ; to their Tuna Belly fried fish; Poke; cerviche; etc; all so fresh and prepared lovingly! Not a “ fishie” go for the chicken; the salads.. great service; great atmosphere!”

“Best coconut malasadas that we found. They are super fluffy but not warm. Easy to find and park and they have a variety of coffees”

“😀Love this place, Lady is funny and friendly and food is always ONO”

“Great local roaster that knows how to roast to bring out the natural varietal profile. This was our go to morning cup everyday while vacationing in Kauai. You can get any bean on the menu as a pour over. It was my first time trying coffees from Thailand and India. The baristas know how to pull an espresso shot. Nice crema and rich flavor. Not knocking the iconic Kauai Coffee, but if you like coffee that's roasted to bring out flavor profiles natural to the bean, Imua is the place for you. ☕”

“Best ribs I’ve eaten ever…thanks Mike! We missed you LPK! 😁”

“Love Paniolo. Great atmosphere, food & especially the live music.”

“Both times we had JoJo’s shaved ice while visiting Kauai the shaved ice was great! However I do have to say, the employees working the Kapa’a location was much more welcoming and friendlier than the Hanalei location.”

“We were recommended by several friends to go to this restaurant and we are glad we did. The food was superior! Everything we ordered was a tasty treat!”

“Delicious food and coffee drinks! A must visit if you are on vacation. Worth the wait in line.”

“To be totally honest this was not our first choice to attend, but the others were booked up. I'm happy to report we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food, venue, and experience. It was a surprise to find out Grammy nominated Leilani Rivera Low would be leading the show, learning about her father and family history. Very interesting and she was a talented singer. My only gripe was we needed some fans (they were there but not on for some reason).”

“The dole whip was delicious!”

“We loved our coffee from Mokihana Coffee!!! Super friendly and amazing coffee!!!”

“If you’re in Kapaa and craving top-quality pizza, Pancho’s is an absolute must! The crust, quality fresh ingredients and flavor are seriously impressive. It’s my favorite go-to spot for takeout before heading straight to the beach. Super convenient and consistently delicious! We always order their Specialty Pies the Wailua Pizza and we add pineapple it’s enough for x2 people 10/10 recommendation!”

“The sushi was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. The staff are professional and friendly.”

“Had the swordfish special. My wife had a fancy burger. We each had a different cocktail. Everything was really delicious!!! We also had the best server in our lives, her name was Kay. I know we will never have a server as great as her ever. We wish her the best!”

“Big Wave Dave's is the best place in Kapa'a to have a drink or two and to eat fantastic food! Lots of local atmosphere and friendly service.”

“Lilia and the other girl I didn't get her name were amazing!
Kind fast, efficient, thorough, and radiating Aloha! So stoked we found this place in the beginning of our trip. We literally ate here every day!”

“Excellent and authentic Thai Food”

“One of the best Garlic Shrimp place on the island so far (we tried 8 others prior). Large shrimps (around 5 pieces) with shell on, head on. Comes hot, spicy, and garlicy. Friendly owner Nd quick service. Not too many shades to sit when it gets crowded.”

“Good amount of vegan and vegetarian options. The drunken noodles and the Thai iced tea were just both perfect! Definitely recommend checking them out 🙌🏼💙 server was also very kind and friendly.”

“The best Pho on the island! Great big bowl with noodles, chicken, bean sprouts, broth. They did a tremendous business. Very filling, we eat here often when we visit.”

“Best Lamb Saag of my life! It’s my favorite meal! I highly recommend Ono Bar and grill! 10 stars!”

“Great place with a really nice vibe. Cool was trying out for America's got talent and was having a great time. Really nice spot for sure. Views of the beach while you eat. Also has inside and outside dining areas.”

“Service was perfect, I lost service where I could not connect to the internet to order an uber/lyft and they were super helpful to have me use their phone and give me WiFi to try to find a way home . 20/10 service for being awesome human beings . It was late at night right before closing and pouring rain so thanks to them we got home safely”

“Went to Kauai twice this year and Mamahunes is my favorite place to relax, have a great meal, great drinks, great people, and great views. Love this place.”

“This is helpful when you are in a pinch but you pay for the convenience. To go food is disappointing compared to other nearby options. Don't order the boneless ribs, it's actually 2 strips of flank steak reheated on a flat top, not the same thing! Sushi Shiono makes good grab n go sushi and the Wine bar has some great options, for late night too.”

“Really great waffles and sugar cane juice.”

“Really a great find. My wife and I came here on our first trip to Kauai 12 years ago, while out for a walk near our hotel. We just had to come back (it’s now 2024). Cool to see they’re still making really good food in this tiny shop off the main road. Note that they have a menu that’s bigger than what’s up on the big board. Try the meat jun.”

“Stopped in for a breakfast and a seaside mimosa. Wonderful atmosphere staff right on top of all of our orders. Food was delicious, the view was outstanding. They do have a few gluten-free options.”

“The cost of a large coke and large fries was $4.29 EACH . ThIS is RIDICULOUS! Your competition sells their drinks for $1. Had I known that it would’ve cost me a few dollars more to get a meal, I would’ve. NEVER AGAIN!”

“They never disappoint I just suggest looking over the menu a getting familiar with it so you know what to order they get pretty busy so it helps keeps things rolling. If you like Saki ask for the purple haze”

“We visited the store while on vacation and after visiting the lydgate beach. They were quick in making the entree within 5 minutes. We ordered bigger plate of chowmein, fried rice, Beijing beef, black pepper chicken with watermelon mango refresher. The prices in Hawaii are definitely more than other states for same chain.”

“FRIED CURRIED CHICKEN WINGS TO DIE FOR (the chickens did…)!!Small and hidden place off the Kuhio Hwy is SO easy to miss - but SOOOO phenomenal!!I’ll be back frequently for Dinner and lunch! Connected to Sensei Shushi (same owners) which opens in 15 minutes.Follow the local epicureans to this delightful Mecca - you will NOT be disappointed!!!”

“Stopped here on a whim en route from Airbnb to Airbnb and were blown away! Very good service, truly delicious food, pleasant environment, and staff singing to the radio, helping each other out, and seeming to enjoy their job. It was also affordable! Very happy to have stopped!”

“We visited for our anniversary dinner. We originally had reservations elsewhere but no luck with the special accommodations my husband requested so we decided to go to Moamoa. Our most amazing server Jo, stepped into action immediately when my husband told her it was our anniversary. She hand made a beautiful fresh flower lei, lined the walkway with rose petals, and treated us like royalty. I have never had a dining experience of this magnitude. The entire staff were all so wonderful, but Jo- she made our anniversary incredibly memorable. She carved a place in our lives that no review could accommodate.”

“Amazing food and service!!!”

“Delicious! Really enjoyed dinner here.”

“Strawberry Açaí, Peppermint Mocha (almond milk, whip cream and a mocha drizzle😂), double bacon sandwiches etc...”