Excellent food and wine, great vibes, prompt and friendly service…read more Not shown in our photos was the French onion soup, which was probably the best I've ever had! We're just sad that we didn't discover The Tasting Room until our final night in Kauai! We highly recommend, and we'll definitely be back on our next trip to Kauai!

Another lovely dinner here. I had a good dirty martini and husband had the last of the Kauai Beer…read more Company Tropical Armadillo (they have unfortunately closed) Then we shared a Smoked Beet Salad, which is wonderful. Then rack of lamb, perfectly cooked, juicy and tasty! Came with polenta and really good carrots. A lovely WA cab complemented it. We broke down and ordered Dulce de Leche Panna Cotta, -fabulous! Service great as always!

First thing we were greeted by the bar tender Stephanie. She actually came around the bar, greeted…read moreus, and also sat us. That was a great first impression. A waiter came around and then offered to take our order. Then when time went, another girl asked if someone already came by and helped us. We ordered a few things off the menu it being our first time back after two years. This time, everything was delicious! From the appetizers, to the salad, to our entrees. They have really came a long way! The wasabi Caesar dressing, delicious! Bao bun, soft and tasty! The scallop appetizers, sauted in bacon and bacon fat... oh my goodness! Our filet mignon cooked to perfection! The poached lobster and squid ink noodles with lobster bisque.. my favorite! Our waitress, which she didnt even tell us her name, did a mediocre job. We really tipped her more than she deserved, but I hope the bartender got a good portion of that tip we left. Thank you Stephanie, our bartender! All the kudos to you for making us feel welcomed, and really making our experience all the more better! It's those little things that we as customers look for... service, and attentiveness.. and of course great food! Shout out to the preps, and chefs! Delicious! Hands down!

Great food prepared well and quickly using very fresh ingredients…read more Service is attentive and kind. Ambience feels high-end but not stuffy. Drinks were a delight. The old fashioned was too sweet for me but the sazerac was on point!

Comfortable inviting atmosphere off the main path is a true gem of a restaurant. We had the…read more Linguini and clams that was amazing. The pasta was cooked al dente covered in perfectly balanced light white wine and butter sauce with a touch of lemon. Clams were large and juicy that exploded on your palate.. exceptional dish! Their flat bread special won't disappoint you. Ours had marinated Mushrooms, goat cheese with red onion! A Crispy crust with just the right seasoning blends these flavors heavenly.. we added sausage for our taste buds which added a nice savory flavor. The restaurant owner circulates around to each table making sure you feel welcome and shows pride of ownership who truly cares. Seek this restaurant out for a 5 star dining experience. We will be back .

Owned by a local Kilauea woman, the chef and staff take great pride in ingredients for complex and…read moredeveloped flavors, not just what's cost effective or what will create more profit. This restaurant is run by people who love really good food and that comes through in every app, every entree and OMG don't miss the mango tiramisu. Ended up dining here three nights this week, which is to say every night we ate out instead of cooking at our rental, we came here. Small, quaint space but absolutely the best restaurant on the North shore, yes beating Barracuda by a mile.

Sensational food and service to match. You almost feel like you're eating in someone's home. We…read moretend to dine later in the evening which was good in that it wasn't crowded in the restaurant but bad in that they'd already sold out in a couple items. I ended up choosing the vongole e gamberetti which was a nice blend of fresh seafood and spaghetti in a zesty broth. However, m'lady got the spaghetti bolognese and I'm telling you: this is the best, most flavorful, freshest bolognese I've ever tasted. I only got 2 bites and had to play it cool because, well, I made the choice I did. I was effusive in my praise afterwards and everyone who worked there concurred and said I was just the latest to discover this incredible dish! If you enjoy this dish, trust me: it's better than any other kind you've had in the past. After the meal, we met another waiter and chatted with him about the restaurant, recipes, and this neighborhood. Just as friendly as everyone else. Make it a point to stop here and get that bolognese!

I'm reevaluating my review from 2+ years ago! The restaurant is under new ownership and the wait…read morehelp/ hostess lack experience and the quality of the food is not the authentic LaSpesia recipes of previous owners. And I believe the prices have gone up but so has everything. I hope this review is accepted with no disrespect only constructive criticism. Aloha Jerry

I cannot say enough good things about JO2. I've now been twice. Both times were such a super…read moreexperience! We literally almost had everything on the menu as we did "shared". We all got to taste the different dishes and every bite was heavenly. My favorites are the dumplings, lobster, duck salad, more lobster, fish of the day with scallop topper, etc. Who am I kidding, every dish was my favorite. Big shout out to the chef and to Nicole who's an incredible person and server. She's a character! All the servers are so attentive and sweet. Truly, I love this spot. You can tell everyone who works there LOVES their job. They know how to serve ALOHA! Don't skip on dessert either. As I waddled out with a big grin! By the way, I was too busy eating to take photos but I should have because the artistic flare they create is exquisite.

Greatly appreciate the staff letting us dine so late after our reservation!…read more Our first dinner is Kauai to start our trip and it was fantastic. Loved the pork chop and the wine. Staff were attentive, patient, and friendly.

I entered Duke's with a great attitude and ready for a great meal by the sea and excited to dig in!…read moreWe entered the restaurant with high hopes when greeted by two very nice hosts. When we sat down though the hostess was not quite the nicest, but still did her job (even if it took a while). When bringing out the food, almost the whole tables were warm, even if it was a $90 steak. I ordered the Duke's Cheeseburger and it was enjoyable. The manager was super nice, and after talking about this with him, he decided to help us out! The ambiance of the place was amazing, and loved the statues and mood the entire time.

We came here as we're staying at the nearby resort (we thought our food credit could be used here,…read morebut that was not an option when we received the bill). There's 2 sections to the restaurant: upstairs is more prime rib and lobster and downstairs is more tacos and burgers (we opted for the latter). We shared the calamari- the shape was unexpected, but it had a great flavor and texture. I ordered the Mac nut fish, which was swordfish at the time, and the sauce it came with was so good. My husband ordered the kalbi ribs and chicken, which he enjoyed.

The hidden gem of Kauai!…read more We thought the warehouse looked cool from the front with no expectations of whet may be hidden behind the facade. Drift is now our mandatory revisit when in Kauai. Star 1- clean. Every visible surface, glass, seat and table were clean Star 2- the food was spectacular. I had the Cali Reuben sandwich. It was fantastic. My wife had the Cobb Salad. It was perfect! Star 3- we are not typically "specialty drink" drinkers. The list was introduced to us by the owner who explained every drink was made with top shelf spirits, fresh juices and fruit, and was something they had found, enjoyed, and recreated to serve. Their love for balance and presentation shown through. We tried 4 of their creations and LOVED all of them. Star 4- Environment, the back area is relaxing, beautiful, is on island time. Very enjoyable. Don't rush, just enjoy. Star 5- Owners, kind, warm, and they care about the items brought to the table. Star 6- the whole package. Great value, this is now added as a top stop when in Kauai for us

Disappointed! I had spent a chunk of time researching our dinner options after visiting and hiking…read moreWaimea Canyon. Drove out of our way and arrived with anticipation and sandwiches and cocktail selections predefined from their web/Yelp pages. We started our food order with the friendly guy in the food truck. He advised us to go around back and finish the order since we were staying. Then upon entry were told they were closing right then (4+ hours earlier than published schedule) and were turned away. I wish I had the chance for a proper review.

We went back for our second dinner here this trip. We had decided in advance to skip the brioche…read morerolls & to try something new for meat dish. Started meal with honeycomb with cheese, apples & crackers., cucumber salad, broccoli with burrata & bruschetta. All were very good. Bruschetta was slightly spicier than last time - extra Calabrian chile, I guess. We had two orders of broccoli - one without almonds due to food allergy. Charred just right w/ sauce & burrata. Great combo of flavors. Had the lentils, Kauai shrimp, papas ajo ( potatoes), filet with horseradish scalloped potatoes next. They were all great as usual. The filet was so tender you could easily cut it with a regular knife. And the scalloped potatoes were creamy with a taste of horseradish which I had never had before. We agreed it was excellent. I'd like to try to recreate at home. For dessert, we ordered 2 lilikoi cheesecakes & 1 lemon crumble ice cream. The cheesecake is particularly light & creamy - the favorite for 3 of us. Lemon curd ice cream is refreshing with pistachios on top. All in all we agreed Bar Acuda is our favorite restaurant in Kauai & a favorite, period, no matter where dining. Prices are reflective of being in Kauai, but still worth it. The only problem with Bar Acuda is getting reservations. You have to log in a month in advance at the precise time - 3pm HST - to score a spot. I missed out on reserving a time for next week for my daughter's birthday. You have to log in with 5-10 minutes of deadline otherwise you sign up to be notified if a spot opens up. I've already marked my calendar for next year to get reservations. I will set an alarm on my phone for 6pm DST on the day & then hope for the best.

We've tried several times to dine here but it was always booked so this time around we booked…read moreahead! We did notice that if you line up right at 5:30 pm you're likely to get in. We sat out on the patio and it was perfect! Sunshades so you're not blinded by the sun. We ordered the brioche buns, spiced lentils, Hawaiian fish, pizzetta. The buns are baked fresh in little skillets with the most amazing butter! Soft and hot, slightly sweet and yummy! The lentils have a strong cumin flavour, making them taste more like curry but the spinach is non existent or cooked down into the sauce but I didn't see any and the tomato cream holds it all together. Save some brioche to have with this dish!! The Flavors are well balanced not too sweet or salty. Not hot spicy either. The Hawaiian fish with couscous was amazing! Fresh fish of the day, tomato couscous, sun dried tomatoes and fresh cherry tomatoes. This was delicious! Highly recommend! Finally the pizzetta with pork belly, pineapple jam and pickled peppers was also very tasty. The crust is thin but not flimsy. Just enough to hold the toppings. I wouldn't have ordered the brioche had I known this was an actual pizza! It's about an 8" pizza. The portions are generous sized for sharing. The waitress suggests two per person but only if you have a big appetite. I think three would be just right. We took the rest of the pizza home. Ambiance is great, staff is also very nice. It is a little pricier but it is Kauai!

Loved the food, hospitality, and cocktails. Gay welcoming, local vibe, excellent chef!!! They…read moreabsolutely make in house or source locally. Lots of care in everything they do. Not a table restaurant, more as the name describes. A bar/deli with bar seating and high tops. Worth every penny.

Woman-owned. Delicious food. Creative cocktails. Reasonable prices. Great location. Perfect for…read morecouples- they have lots of of two-top tables plus bar seating. Only one four-top table. The best salad I've ever had? Quite possibly. Grab yourself the rainbow salad. I added marlin. Phenomenal flavors, colors, ingredients. You must try this place.

It's a hotel pool bar. But the drinks are yummy with a strong pour. We stopped here to use the…read morefacilities and grab a drink. We just sat at the bar after our drive to the North Shore. The beach at the hotel was a little rough and we couldn't use it. But nice views.

Nice little bar at the Aston Islander on the Beach hotel. Opens at 3:00 pm. Had some nice drinks.read more