Kiawe Roots

2-3687 Kaumualii Hwy, Lawai
(808) 855-5055

Recent Reviews

Alexandria Warner

Absolutely the best restaurant on the island hands down. We had the brisket sandwich which was to die for and we are from Georgia and have had lots of brisket before. We also had the smoked cheese pasta, sunrised pulled pork and a coffee milk shake…All delicious. But the brisket was 100% the best!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smoked Meat

Renee Howard

Absolutely the BEST food during our 2 week visit to Kauai!! Our first visit we had soba noodles, Hawaiian jerk pork ribs, smoked prime rib and great cocktails. We returned for lunch and had the garlic parsley chicken bowl, the Wasabi pea crusted Mahi and the most delicious milkshake I have had in my 58 years, made with calamansi, a Philippine citrus fruit. Then we brought smoked cheese pasta and kiawe chips home for more amazing food. Every bite of every dish was bursting with flavor. Staff was friendly and had great food recommendations. Kudos and Mahalo!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jessica Cox

1 of 2 places in Kauai that was spectacular! Cocktails were on point and excellent which is truly a rarefy nowadays. All of the food was amazing and the service was great. Most places we’ve left regretting going and spending the ridiculous prices. This place was not bad in price compared to most and we can’t wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wasabi Pea Crusted Fish, Smoked Cheese Pasta, Salad

John D'Angelo

This is what Kauai is about - healthy and homegrown food with amazing taste. Service also incredibly friendly. You need to come here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Miranda Langhart

This spot is a must-go! Our meal was delicious, our server was so friendly, and we loved the atmosphere. You MUST try the smoked cheese pasta!

Glez Me

Definitely a good place to eat. Good drinks and great food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hannah Bills

LOVED this place! If you like delicious BBQ with a Polynesian flare, definitely a spot to put on your list. Made a reservation fairly easily. The portions were generous! We split the smoked meat combo between two people and had a whole meal to take home. I will be thinking of the pulled pork for a long time ?‍?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Smoked Meat Combo

Colin Wiesner

I've never once left a review while still sitting in a restaurant, but I will tonight. This place makes me sad that I cannot eat here again tomorrow. I could tell you what we ordered, but it doesn't matter. You literally cannot screw it up.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Billie Murray

This was the best place we ate during our time on Kauai :) the food was exceptional and everything tasted perfectly fresh and homemade. The staff was also so kind and welcoming, they clearly put a lot of pride and love into their work. I would come back here 1000 times.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zak

Food was very mediocre, nothing special like others have raved about. My “rare” burger was well done. The kalbi beef bowl was soggy rice with one piece of soggy zucchini. The service staff were rude, like they were trying to convince us not to eat there. There were 5-6 open tables when our group of 2 arrived without a reservation. We were told we would have to take our food to go, which was fine. We were told it would be a 20 minute wait for food. We waited 35 minutes and the tables were all still empty when we got our food. They were out of brisket and had no salads.

Food: 1

Service: 1

Emily Kramer

Absolutely delicious!

Hannah Carter

The food was amazing. The atmosphere was very “welcome to our home” but still “we really care about ingredients, how it’s made, where it’s from” The food had just layers of flavour! Love this place! Servers really care about you! Overall a fantastic experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pat Wang

My favorite restaurant in Hawaii! The jawaiian pork ribs, huli huli chicken, and loco moco are simply sublime!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steve Riegert

Food for the group was generally good; I had the brisket which was poor. Another member of the group got food poisoning from the half chicken meal.The choice of country music was weird but clearly the choice of the bartender.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Jonathan Crawley

Top notch food and service! Even have great vegan

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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