We loved this cute store and bar for our one week stay in Kapa'a. Not only were there rainbow flags all around, they had all these gourmet goods and spirits from Kauai. The best part may be their happy hour from 5pm to 6pm when the $17 cocktails become just $10. My fave was the ube cocktail. A true gem on Kauai! read more

Fish Bar Deli - Ube cocktail and Manhattan - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Yum. Dropped in here because we were nearby, and so glad we did. Got the fish and chips, and Wow! I love fish and chips, and these are in my top 3 ever. Right amount of crisp on the outside with a very tender tuna inside. It alone is worth the visit. Also recommend the Kale salad and temperature. They know how to prepare kale, good and hit the spot. Small inside, funky and fun vibe, shared tables with friendly staff. read more

In Kapa'a you've got plenty of restaurant options to choose from. This has to be one of the best restaurants in all of Kauai... absolutely delicious! They've got a deli side, and they've got the bar and restaurant. It is a great vibe with awesome energy. Everyone loves this place. I sat down at the bar and was warmly greeted by the bartender. She was super kind and welcoming. She recommended the Ahi Bruschetta, and it had to be one of the most delicious appetizers I've ever had. The ahi tuna was seared perfectly, and the accompanying ingredients made it an incredible dish. I also tried the Fresh Island Fish sandwhich and the soursop soda! Dishes were so flavorful and left you wanting more. I can't wait to come back and try other plates. This is one you shouldn't miss! read more

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Loved the cocktails and the food was perfect. We loved the bartender and our server who made our experience great! Will come again!

Very tasty ceviche, fish and chips and poke. Also enjoyed the selection of beers on tap.

amazing food!! kale salad the best I have had, ceviche to die for and catch of the day done to perfection! Cocktails are out of this world!!! Best of Kauai read more

Omg the fries are killer! You wanna know more? Lol, We ordered the one Vegan sandwich/burger they had. We enjoyed it and the bartender was kind enough to offer us a ~sour brewed in Oahu when we asked for sour recommendations. They have a lip smacking collection of sauces as well. We loved stopping by this cozy bar for for eats, drinks and chats! Tip: they used to have a different chef visit and make Ramen but they don't do that anymore! (We were disappointed initially but we soon forgot about the Ramen) read more

Fish Bar Deli - Vegan Tempeh Rueben - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

What a great place! We sat at the bar, received excellent service, drinks, and food. Shared some laughs with the bartender/server and enjoyed the local vibe. read more

Fish Bar Deli - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Amazing food. Friendly service. Got the poke bowl, smoked fish dip and fried tuna belly dish. All were fantastic! read more

Fish Bar Deli - The Garden Isle and Beerworks. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We came here when this was The Eastside, then The Local, and now Fish Bar Deli. It's on the busiest corner of Kuhio Highway in Old Town Kapa'a and is a great place to people-watch if you get a seat at the smaller bar facing the intersection. Drinks are good and strong, and $17 is not unusual for a specialty cocktail in a nice restaurant on Kauai. It is not really a family place as it is just a smallish bar with a few high tops and a takeout counter. We sat at the counter and met some other folks as a result. For drinks, I had the Paniolo Sour (I am a whiskey guy) and my partner had the Tai Me Up (a lilikoi+pineapple Mai Tai.) Both were delicious. I ordered the burger ($22) and he had the Tuna Belly Fish and Chips. Both were very good. Not the cheapest burger on the island but a great place to nip in for a quick bite and a drink. read more

Bartender and staff were great and friendly. Wish there were some sides that came with the Poke. Ube cocktail was super delicious. read more

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Poke bowl is delicious. If you want a quick bite and a cocktail this place in Old Kapaa is one of the best options. read more

Fish Bar Deli - Poke bowl - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Wow wow wow... the chicky sandwich was perfect blend of sweet spice crisp Soft and crunch. Truffle fries fantabulous with a little chili crisp and sunflower seeds. The Italian vegan amazing and the tuna melt according to my fish eating friend fantastic The stools Are a little Awkward. Great spot... best food On the island by far read more

Fish Bar Deli - Vegan Italian - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Incredible ceviche and poke! And they accommodated for my gluten allergy. Highly recommend

The food itself was delicious however I had to only give 2 stars. We ordered take out and the restaurant only gave us 2 out of the 4 items we ordered. I didn't check the bag and we left. When I noticed half our order was missing we were already too far to turn around and come back to get it. I called and they said they refunded us the missing food but we were really disappointed. Then I still got charged the full amount and they won't refund me. They need to do better to check the full order is received. read more

This place is amazing! Highly highly highly recommend everyone go here. The food is impeccable. My husband had the swordfish chowder, and I had the mixed green salad with seared Cajun ahi and citrus vinaigrette. The servers/ bartenders are all very social and easy to talk to, the ambience is great! Such a cute place! We sat at the bar and talked to the bartenders and a local guy next to us. Totally worth it! read more

Fish Bar Deli used to be called "the Local" and it used to be about food. Now it seems to be more so about the "aesthetic" and pushing a certain ideology on the passerby's in Kapaa. I have visited this restaurant numerous times, and I am not exaggerating when I say that they have messed up either my order or someone in my parties order every single time. Are they professional when they are confronted with their mistake? No, they huff and puff as if the customer wronged them by mentioning that they ordered something different or that it's been 30 minutes and their drink hasn't been made. The staff here seem to be specifically hired for their "edginess" because they seem to struggle to muster up a simple smile. There have been multiple instances where I've left telling myself, "I will never give this place another dollar", but I find myself coming back in hopes that things will be different. I am a polite and friendly customer who tips wells, but this place makes you feel punished for being a "please and thank you" sort of person. No more chances from me. I have spoken with fellow local friends on island who have had their own similar experiences. The food can be good, don't get me wrong, but it's a simple greasy diner style menu.. not the most difficult to make it tasty. The problem is the consistency- I have ordered the same things and had them from really good to really bad (over cooked and over salted). The menu is expensive for what it is and I can't understand how this style of food (like a burger) is inconsistent. Don't eat the pineapple slice if you want to taste anything the next day or two. Underripe pineapple acidity burns the lips and tongue. And last- the food service is sporadic. Appetizers brought out after the entrees, entrees brought at very different times, drinks can take any amount of time, and even dishes that were never made. During multiple visits, the waitress would take our order and never check up on the table again. So then if something was wrong with the order, it was our obligation to seek out somebody to address it. And of course that somebody would respond with positivity and warmth *sarcasm*. I am so sorry I did not want to pay more for something that I did not even order. The customer is always wrong, right? The ambiance is dreadful, it can be incredibly noisy, cramped, and windy in some spots. There are inappropriate stickers and art around the place and the staff also have some obscene tattoos on display. The management's personal beliefs and "message" is made quite clear, and the restaurant's quality seems to match. Why did I keep coming back? Well, it used to be better, cheaper, and less of an in-your-face kind of a vibe. They offered an affordable happy hour and would source some ingredients locally from Kauai which I always want to support. I also used to dine at "The Local" before the change, so old habits die hard I suppose. It could be that I am wrong to assume this business identifies as a restaurant, but if they do, I'd focus a bit more pride on the customer service and food. read more

We went for a cocktail and some apps, got the deviled eggs and ceviche. Ceviche could've been a bit more flavorful. Cocktails were great. Service was friendly and great. We went back for dinner another night and had the tuna bruschetta, fob sandwich and chicken sandwich...delicious!!! Don't miss out on this place read more

Hands down my favorite place on island. I visit here at least twice a month and they all know us by now. I work in hospitality and I send all my guests here as well as my family friends. Ahi belly fish and chips to die for. Ahi bruschetta is winners. Chowder is fresh af. Vegan Kale Ceasar (chefs kiss). ALL the cocktails are mouthwatering and refreshing. Their specials are truly something special. The music changes with whoever is bartending. Sometimes its 90s R&B, sometimes its alternative, maybe reggae/island music and sometimes 70s/80s. They always got the games on or sometimes the surfing competitions around the world playing. Their market has unique items not from around here and they also support equality. Its a small place, bar seating type ambience but a must while on island. read more

Food and service was excellent. Bar tender very friendly as well. Fabulous local beers. I had the amber ale

Great quality and delicious food!! Located in the heart of downtown Kapaa. There is parking in the back of the restaurant. VERY limited seating and they do not take reservations. Not suitable for big parties but I would be willing to wait even if we had to sit separately. You must try their chicken sandwich and salads. All appetizers are delicious, drinks are all right. Crème brûlée dessert is made to perfection! read more

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Food tastes good but portion size with the expensive prices were a huge disappointment. The salad was the size of a small side salad with a piece of fish on the side. For just under $40. One and done for me. Staff were great but food not worth it. read more

Great food and taste some chocolate across the street. The tuna melt was the best tuna melt I have ever had.

The ahi bruschetta was easily one of the best things I have ever had to eat. It was unreal. Service was fantastic and the cocktails were great too! Good happy hour. read more

I wish i took a picture, but it wouldn't do this place justice. I got the protein salad because i wanted to share the poke of the day with my husband. The salad alone was the best salad and so filling. The poke was spicy for the day which made us happy. It wasn't too spicy so i think others can enjoy. My husband got the burger: THE BEST MOST FLAVORFUL BURGER. Simple enough, if you're not a fish person, get it. My teen got the chicken fingers. It's split-able between kids, but not plain by any means. I cannot gush enough over the flavor over everything. We did have to leave with a small purple potato salad, for a snack later. It was also delish with a flavorful vinegarette over typical mayo. Service was polite and friendly. They checked in on you but also didn't rush you out. the ambiance can can give a quick deli stop on your way to the beach or a nice day drink date with friends or couple. They had space for larger groups 5-6 against the window. 10/10 recommend. read more

What an absolute treat this place is... Stephanie, our bartender/server was friendly, professional & fun!! Cool relaxed vibe!! The cocktails were tasty, the caesar salad & grilled shrimp- perfection...& the chicken sandwich just delicious!! Our visit to Kapaa was definitely enhanced by our visit to Fish Bar Deli!! read more

Wow, what a jewel in the crown of Kauai! We ate at many places while there and it was by far the best! We went back twice and both experiences were fantastic! First off the cocktails were inventive and delicious. We had a rift on the Mai Tai that I think was called "tai me up" that was our favorite drink we had. Tried a few others and they were all good! Appetizers were so good that the first night there, that is all we had. It was so fun to enjoy all the different flavors. The shrimp were outstanding! Also the Ahi Bruschetta was so good I couldn't stop eating it! The rainbow kale salad was fresh and tasty. That was definitely the best salad I had on the island. The next night we went back for a main course. We ended up getting a fried chicken sandwich and the stuffed cheeseburger. The portions were huge and we were not disappointed! The fries had that extra crunch I seek. The owner uses high quality oils for frying and changes the oil out regularly. She also gets most of her food from local farmers. You can tell in the freshness and quality of her offerings. Obviously I'm a fan! Make this a must go place! read more

Fish Bar Deli - Appetizers galore that made a fantastic dinner - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Good but expensive. Family of four over $100.00 bucks. Poke bowl a bit small. Service was ok. Ahi sandwich really good.

Amazing store / bar. If we had stayed in the area longer we would have gone back! Olivia was amazing and the drinks were great! Worth a stop! read more

Let me tell you..... the food would definitely not disappoint. We were seated quickly at the bar and the bartender was extremely welcoming and quick with taking our order. Food tasted fresh and light. The shrimp sando was finger licking good! The only complaint I had was having to share my food and not ordering more for myself. Place is definitely a vibe with good music in the background, definitely recommend read more

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DO NOT GO HERE. They are committing credit card fraud. We left a 20% tip and then got a fraud alert asking if we left a $100 tip on a ~$70 bill. We've called many times (5+) trying to resolve this--we understand mistakes happen--but we have been ignored or blown off every single time. We have never asked for a refund and have encouraged them to allow the server to keep their tip. We just want the extra money refunded. It shouldn't be this hard. They told us that we were not the only people who were overcharged on a tip. So do not go here unless you're willing to throw money down the drain because they will not help you resolve it. read more

Everything here is fabulous - staff, food, drinks and market in case you need items for adventuring! We are here twice while on our vacation because it was soooooo delicious:) read more

Fish Bar is definitely my favorite restaurant in Kapaa. Their drinks are absolutely delicious especially "the bikini wax" . The ahi bruschetta is a must, the kale Caesar is soooo good. Try everything it's all good. read more

Great burger. Grass fed, local. Well prepared. The "Number 1 sauce" is like a healthy big Mac special sauce with natural ingredients. It was tasty. The vegan Ceasars salad dressing was amazing. Creamy, zesty, rich. Not just for vegans or dairy free (like me) - just a great dressing. Salad was fresh variety of greens. Laid back ambiance with friendly mellow staff. Great place. read more

Just came here on a whim Saturday afternoon when next door ran out of poke. Fast service, lady at the register described everything i had a question about. Food came out in less than 10 mins. I got the fresh island fishwich and those pickles were spicy. Kale salad was bomb definitely could order a full and not side salad. read more

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Cute spot with on the corner in Kapaa with a condiment shop attached to restaurants/bar. Service was slow which seems to be a theme everywhere lately...I sat at the bar and waiting 10 mins before the bartender/waitress came over to ask me if I wanted anything. Ordered the Garden Isle drink which was good but not amazing. $17 for ocean vodka with some cucumber and mint. I also ordered the fish sandwich, the catch of the day was swordfish. The swordfish was in a cornmeal batter-three small pieces on a bun. It was tasty but dry-not enough sauce...doesn't come with a side that is ala carte. I really was excited to try this place but wasn't blow away. If I go back the tuna belly fish and chips may be the call. read more

Fish Bar Deli - Fish in a bun sandwich - Seafood Markets Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Incredible lunch. These might be my favorite deviled eggs of all time. The tuna belly fried fish was delicious. I also recommend the black garlic aioli read more

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WoW!! if you want very creative, well crafted drinks and deliciously prepared food Fish Bar is a must! An excellent casual comfortable vibe that excels because of a very attentive caring staff and food loving ownership that has created an excellent large range of choices to accommodate anyone from the most burger loving or salad hungry to a vegan palate. Definitely a place where everyone can find something delicious to suit their taste. highly recommended . read more

Waw wonderful experience Food is so delicious , fresh very resonable you must try the ahi brusceta and their clam chowder very friendly staff . Definitely is a must if you want to have a good Hawaiian food read more

Food and service were top notch! Such a fun vibe too! They serve dishes that are fresh and SO flavorful. You will NIT be disappointed!