Restaurants in Koloa

“This was perfect for our van full of kiddos! Highly recommend this one! I got one fish taco and one shrimp taco and both were amazing but the shrimp taco was unreal delicious as was my husband’s seafood quesadilla!”

“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”

“Best shave ice 🍧 that ive had on kauai. My nieces loved their hot dog 🌭 too. Perfect beach treats.”

“Great vegan food. No frills and outside dining”

“If you are a fan of açaí bowls, it doesn't get much better.”

“It's easy to order vegan here and the staff are very accommodating and knowledgeable. Some of the best Indian food I've had (cumin seeds galore 😋)and definitely the best meal I had while visiting Poipu.”

“Phenomenal food and wine. Service was a “10” for sure.”

“Excellent food and service. Wish we weren't sat behind a construction wall (that was built one foot higher than it needed to be and blocked the views which were the whole point.)”

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

“We ate at La Spezia twice in September 2024 and absolutely loved it! A couple of us had the fettuccine calabrese, which was delicious and huge – enough for two meals. We also tried vongole e gamberetti, spaghetti arrabbiata, short rib ravioli, and veal scallopini. We also took desserts to go—tiramisu, cheesecake, and panna cotta. All were very good. Every dish gets a thumbs up! Probably the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever eaten at. And the service was top-notch. Considering the quality, priced are reasonable. If I’m ever back in Kauai I’ll eat there again. Tip: Make a reservation if you want to get it. It’s not a large place.”

“I told my wife we were going to a food truck that I had read about for lunch. She was a little skeptical, but said sure, let’s go. So glad we did. The food was so delicious! And the portion size was so generous. When you are on the south shore of Kauai, please don’t miss this gem.”

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

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“The coffee is amazing! Best place we found on the island! The family who owns it are delightful and we had such a nice time getting to know them in the week we were there! Swing by and check it out! You won't be disappointed!”

“The coffee is amazing! Best place we found on the island! The family who owns it are delightful and we had such a nice time getting to know them in the week we were there! Swing by and check it out! You won't be disappointed!”

“very nice shaved ice. it has very even flavoring and the flavors are not too strong.

they have a good system where they only let a batch of people inside the store at a time. however, the wait both inside and outside the shop is a bit long.”

“Love this place. I've been to a few locations and it's always good! The coffee is amazing, but the real shocker is how great the food is! The local breakfast sandwich, croissantwich and Breakfast Burrito and so delicious, but my favorite by far is the Lomi Salmon Bagel....I crave it!!!!! Highly recommend!”

“Best coffee in San Diego!!!! ☕️✨”

“Looking for an ice cream treat near Poipu? You’ll find it in Koloa at Koloa Mill Ice Cream and Coffee. They offer about 30 flavors of which “Banana Mac” was my favorite. So much so I had it three days in a row!! They also have Shave Ice, pastries and coffee. The servings are reasonably priced, generous and the service friendly!! We highly recommend a visit and while there you can visit the other quaint shops.”

“The best gelato I have ever had!”

“We were in town from KC during the superbowl and wanted some bbq for the game. We are a bit picky and spoiled with bbq but D's hit the spot! We had ribs, pulled pork, burnt ends, and brisket. Good portion sizes and great taste! All of the meat was the perfect level of tender without falling apart and had great flavor. The medium sauce was sooo good! A slow heat with a lot of flavor! Thank you D's for great food and friendly service! Don't hesitate and go get some delicious bbq in your life!”

“Started at the window ordering from the friendly staff and ended happly full from the tasty bowls. The shrimp and chicken are both full of flavor. Great options to choose from.”

“Amazing service, our waitress was so courteous, and she explained everything! And the food was delicious! I would Highly recommend!! Beautiful ocean front views”

“I had the ahi poke bowl. It was delicious. We enjoyed eating at a picnic table with our friends. Very casual. Very relaxing.”

“I visited the ice cream store while on vacation on the island. They have variety of flavors which one can try. My husband wanted to try the macadamia vanilla ice cream which was very yummy and creamy. The combination of nut made it just very tasty. My son took a mango softie which was not that great.”

“Great place to stop for a quick breakfast in Poipu. Love this place.”

“Excellent and authentic Thai Food”

“Beautiful views of the garden and delicious food.”

“The best best coconut, fresh and chilled. Found Kimo's stand near the poipu beach. Great service, great taste. We visited from Seattle. Had a little chat with him as well. Very highly recommended.”

“Sooo very good. The devil sauce is AMAZING! I would eat it every day for the rest of my life.”

“Awesome service from the moment we arrived until we paid our bill. The edamame was delicious but OMG the curry ramen and G-special ramen were simply amazing. We will be back (maybe even on this trip!).”

“The staff were super friendly and were very accommodating to allergies. Great place to catch the game.”

“If you’re searching for a great BREWERY nearby, don’t let Google fool you. We thought this was more of a taproom/pour house but it turns out they make their own beer and it’s the best we have had on the island, maybe the best in Hawaii!”

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

“Save your receipts! Apparently you can get free stuff if you spend enough 😟”

“Was apprehensive of trying this place after reading a few reviews, but I'm glad we gave this place a shot. Their core ramen offerings were extremely strong. The broth is infused with sesame oil, which I thought was a nice local touch.

My wife ordered the katsudon donburi, and we found the egg slightly too salty. I blame her for ordering donburi at a ramen restaurant though.”

“View from our room. Awesome! Very relaxing”

“Excellent green curry, full of fresh veggies, and the spring rolls (and dipping sauce) were AMAZING. Easily the best we've ever had. The service was excellent as well. Our new favorite spot in Kauai.”

“It’s hidden inside the grocery store but definitely worth it! The owner was lovely and the food is delicious! It’s an unassuming hole in the wall, and super cute”

“The employees are friendly & the service is good. Me and my family frequently visit this Starbucks, and they always welcome us back with a smile & good service.”

“We ordered the chicken Caesar salad and it was delicious, made with crispy fresh lettuce and a tasty dressing. So good that we came back for the same meal the next day!”

“This place is so much fun for adults and kids. The slide, pool, and activity area is so much fun and they welcome you with open arms. The food and drinks are amazing but…our service was why we kept coming back. Justyna has the best vibe and is so attentive. We recommend this place to everyone that comes to the Poipou area. ?”

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

“Best breakfast spot for something quick, light, and delicious! ❤️ Highly recommend trying the little fish bowl with chia pudding.”

“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”

“The hospitality is top notch. Specifically from Natalia. She made sure that the special occasion my wife and I were celebrating was her first priority. We felt like we were her only guests though she had many tables. Thanks again to the Beach House and Natalia for making our dinner perfect!”

“Wow!!!Admittedly, these are the first tacos I’ve had on Kauai but they are so so good. I ordered the grilled fish tacos and the blackened fish tacos. The fish is generously portioned and both were yummy. The blackened fish tacos were a flavor bomb and if I have time to go back, I will order all blackened fish. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Total for my four tacos was $29 which seems fair for two meals and cheaper than any other meal I’ve had here. 10/10”

“This place was highly recommended by my patient that was part of a Facebook Group that posted about this place a lot and they were featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. It was good and the service was fantastic, but not so good that we made a second stop on our trip. Their service was quick too, so it's a good stop if you only have a short time to eat! Their menu includes: Truffle Burger, Veggie Burger, Chicken Katsu Sandwich, Kenji Burger (teriyaki, ponzu aioli, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, tomato & arugula), Misoyaki Fish Sandwich, Salads, Sushi Burritos & Bowls (loco moco, chicken katsu, misoyaki fish, and poke). There are 2 locations on the island”

“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.”

“Good restaurant. Good service. Food was good. The burger, rice, with eggs on top was surprisingly a good combo. Burger might be a little over cooked but I didn’t mind it.”

“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!”

“Good sushi and good service until about 3/4 way through when our server disappeared and was in the back laughing and chatting with a colleague for quite a while. We were finished and our plates were cleared but she. Ever returned. Finally a hostess noticed us sitting there looking around and asked if we needed anything. We said the bill, please and our server brought the check with a “have a good night”, and that was all. Kind of took away from the fairly good experience. The bus boys clearing dishes and water were very efficient.”

“Went there for lunch on a Sunday and it was a nice and quiet setting. Beautiful scenery. The seared Ahi sandwich and the fish and prawn salad- both were fresh and amazing! Service was friendly and prompt. Would definitely come back.”

“Kalapaki Joe’s Poipu knows exactly what it is—and it delivers. With the motto “No fancy words. Generous portions. Good vibes,” this spot hits the trifecta ✅

The vibe? Chill and lively 🎸, with live music setting the tone for an easygoing island night 🌙. The food? Let’s just say generous portions isn’t just marketing—these dishes come ready to satisfy 🍛🍤. It's casual dining done right, overlooking the Poipu Kai tennis courts 🎾, which adds a unique, open-air energy to the meal.

Whether you're winding down after a beach day 🏖️ or catching the tunes with friends 🥂, Kalapaki Joe’s is a place you’ll want to linger. No fuss, just flavor and fun 🌺🍹”

“We had an absolutely lovely dinner on the huge patio. Our server Janice was incredibly welcoming and took great care of us. We shared a burrata with heirloom tomatoes and a burger - both were perfect. You can't beat the atmosphere - a view of paradise with music at the perfect volume. Free valet parking too.”

“Great food. Great service.”

“The famous Bubba's burgers they are so soft and tender and so yummy. we ate here twice during our stay. And the prices are low compared to other restaurants. loved the decor inside and they always have surfing on the TV.”

“This place manages to give a beach shack vibe in an open-air mall. It's not fancy but the shrimps are great! Bear in mind that if you don't want spicy, don't risk anything with the ?️ graphic; don't chance it, go for the dish with the coconut milk scampi.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is ample blue tag parking and the sidewalks are cut.”

“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!”