My parents and I LOVED this cute restaurant. It was one of the first restaurants that we tried in…read moreKauai and it set the bar up high! The restaurant is tucked behind a backyard, giving it a cozy and intimate feel. The owners were so friendly and helpful! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and flavorful!!! We ordered wraps with french fries and it was so yummy!!! We loved it so much that we even went twice, it's THAT GOOD!!!

Simple, delicious and natural! We loved the salad and the soup was my favorite. We stopped here…read moreafter we landed, it's a 5 min drive from the airport. Highly recommended if you're craving something home made, locally sourced and simple.

Smiley's Local Grinds was so good that we ended up eating here two nights in a row during our trip…read moreto Kauai. The first night, my husband ordered the prime rib special with mac salad and rice, which was basically his dream come true, and I got the loco moco, which I shared with my toddler. Everything was flavorful, comforting, and exactly what we were craving. We enjoyed it so much that we came back on our final night and ordered the galbi and lechon kawali. Once again, every dish was a hit. The proteins were flavorful and filling, and the mac salad deserves its own shoutout. It may be my favorite mac salad on the island. This is absolutely the kind of place we'll return to on our next visit. It's also conveniently located near the airport, making it a great first stop when you arrive or a last meal before heading home. A couple things to know before you go: parking was easy when we visited, but there isn't any seating. This is very much a pick-up-and-go spot. I'd recommend calling ahead and placing your order so you're not waiting around. Great food, generous portions, and the kind of local spot you hope to find when traveling. We'll definitely be back.

This place was alright. We got a katsu chicken kalbi and terriyaki beef with rice and Mac salad…read more Super friendly, it's a take out place so we took the food To go and sat at a beach. My beef was a little too salty for my liking, but the other plate with the katsu It was decently priced for the amount of food we got. Not sure if I'd recommend, maybe u just need to try it again.

I'm no expert…read more... But I have travelled enough by plane that I've learned a few tricks along the way. And when traveling 6 hours across the Pacific Ocean, the last thing you want to be is hungry mid-flight. Sure.... Maybe a couple of bags pretzels and your favorite complementary soft drink will get you through, but not for me. Or maybe you are all about that "fancy" charcuterie board, a bag of Air-Dried beef Jerky and a plastic cup filled with your favorite wine that is offered by the said airline once you hit cruising altitude which will set you back about $27bucks if you're lucky. Just make sure that credit card is ready as no cash is accepted. Well, after experimenting the last few trips we've taken to Kauai with different food options to take on the plane for once we get hungry, we have discovered that Subway is our new best friend. Not only can you customize your sandwich to what you like, but we've noticed that the sandwich stays intact and travels pretty well until it's time to eat. My only advice, get the condiments on the side, otherwise you will have a very soggy sub. So here's how WE do it! While on the way to the airport, we log into our trusty subway app, select the Lihue location and pre-order our sandwiches and chips. Within 15 min or so, we pop into Subway, grab our subs and off to airport security we go. A little X-ray radiation in my sub won't kill me, will it?? Once boarded, happily in my seat hoping that the empty seat next to us is someone that won't mind my 3 crazy kids for six hours; we are read for takeoff! About an hour in the air and well into our cruising altitude when the flight attendants start making their way down the aisle asking what everyone wants to drink and handing out those tiny bag of pretzels, we are anxiously unwrapping our freshly made 6" subs knowing we will soon be filling our bellies with goodness. Meanwhile, the person next to us is drooling with envy... Don't worry, I'll give them our extra bag of pretzels. So... Your next flight home from Kauai, I suggest stopping by Subway in Lihue, grabbing your favorite 6" of 12" sub and remember how happy you will be once you're 35,000 feet in the sky. But as much as you love 'em as I do, please for the sake of everyone else on the plane, hold off on the onions. After an hour or so... They gonna stink! Safe Travels and remember... Eat Fresh!

The service usually stellar. But today at Subway it was busy and as soon as I walked in, the young…read morecashier looked at me rolled her eyes, tossed her head back and stomped her feet. As to suggest (aww man another customer damn it) well you know what young missy you have an entire life of work ahead of you so you better get used to it. How about "Welcome to Subway, thank you for your patience." or some kind of decent human reaction to the customers you serve. Lazy is a bad look.

This is a nice local gem, located on a golf course (which I didn't realize) with amazing Mountain…read moreViews and occasional Nenes with the chickens. There is a large parking lot leading to two buildings, the right is the restrooms and proshop and the left is the restaurant with covered outdoor seating in the back. The order counter has a nice video menu display where you can review selections. There were many locals coming in for the food, not necessarily golfing. Staff were friendly and helpful. Our food was fresh and tasted great. I had the early breakfast which is an egg anyway, a meat (corned beef hash) and a bread (English muffin). My wife had the everything bagel Lox with salmon. Both plates were brought to the table with utensils by staff. Presentation was nice with orange garnish. We were checked on regularly with our coffee. Corned beef was mostly potato, but still tasty. Quiet today, with average conversation noise. Clean, restrooms needed a little assistance. If you want a nice off the beaten path location, that is quiet in the early morning and a reasonably priced, then this is a nice local stop.

Entrance/Ordering is on the left side when facing the building just FYI! Order first and then find…read morea seat. Service was quick and good. Great views outside on the patio as well as inside out the windows too! Eats: Mochi pancakes 5/5 fluffy and so tasty with coconut or maple syrup! Breakfast burrito with Portuguese sausage 4/5 comes with some super crispy potatoes and lots of eggs and salsa and sour cream. Would definitely recommend and return ourselves if we are in Kauai again!

Food very flavorful.... Service very fast and friendly works…read moreGreat atmosphere good vibes

After exploring the west side of the island, we decided to try Kenji Burger for dinner. The staff…read morewas friendly and the laid-back atmosphere and music made for a great dining experience. My husband ordered the Kenji Burger, which was juicy, flavorful, and piled high with toppings - caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, tomato and arugula. I chose the Misoyako Fish Bowl. Miso glazed cod was fresh and tender, served over rice with a light salad. It was even better than I expected, and I enjoyed every bite.

First time trying the Musubi Truck after taking our cruise shuttle to the Harbor Mall area. We…read moredidn't realize that Musubi Truck is a must-try on the island so it was a pleasant surprise! I got the ahi tuna poke bowl and it did not disappoint. It was probably the most well-seasoned poke I've had all trip! The tuna was fresh without any fishy taste. It may not look like much but I was so full after.

9/10 Got the spicy mayo poke bowl and an og musubi. FINALLY…read moremy first good meal in Hawaii. Poke was fresh and is exactly what I was looking for. Musubi was solid. I'll probably be coming back here in a couple days. Update: I went back again today. This place is now a 9.

Soo good! Got Neals Chicken Plate. Staff were super nice And friendly. Phenomenal plate and staff.read more

This is a hidden gem in a random shopping mall. The Kalua pig and the Lua Lua were da bomb. The Mac…read moresalad is also the best I've ever had. Oki is a very nice woman and the service was quick and good. The ambiance is not the best but the food made up for it. This is a must go. Trust me

The moment my husband and I landed, we wanted to get the vacay going by looking up where to eat…read more Based on the time we landed we noticed alot of places closes by 8pm.The Fish Express was close to where we were at and they were closing at 4. We were there around noon and it is amazing to see that most of their fish were gone, I knew that was a sign that this spot was gonna be good! The fish express offers ready to go foods, hot food, and also fresh fish like a fish market! My husband and I always just get the poke and this time we tried ahi shoyu poke, ahi maui onion poke, ahi spicy poke with crab, and sliced tako. They don't have a seating place everyone either ate it outside the store or in their car. The poke... cuts like butter! When it cuts like you know you picked a good spot! There's something about getting the first bite at the start of your vacation that kick starts the day, time, and the vacation. Getting the right eats makes a person remember that special place and since it was our first time in Kauai, finding The Fish Express and eating one of the best pokes really set the mood to our vacation and I can't wait to go back!

Came in with high expectations but was let down heavily. Big…read moreline why? Because the service is terrible. The fish doesnt taste fresh. Overly salty. One of the ones we chose tasted like the ocean. To add to this, we found multiple fish scales in our food, never have i had that in my poke. Our worst kauai meal.