Such a nice restaurant right by the pool! We started with the kampachi and Wagyu Merguez, both were…read moredelicious! For our entrees, we got the truffle pasta and the snapper. The snapper wasn't too fishy and had a really good sauce, but I definitely enjoyed the pasta more! We ended with the chocolate dessert since we were celebrating my birthday and that was probably the best part!! So good. Service was awesome, our server was kind and attentive. I'd definitely come back for the vibes, view, and good food! The menu is a little small, but everything we tried was tasty and did not disappoint.

Exceptional service from Aleah, Hiílanií, Branden & Kyle!…read more The bartenders at Sandbox at 1 Hotel Hanalei are truly outstanding. Every time I'm there, they manage to stay calm, composed, and professional even when things get busy, while still making every guest feel welcomed and taken care of. Aleah, Hiílanií, Branden, and Kyle each bring such a warm, inviting personality to the experience. They're attentive without being overbearing, genuinely friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. You can tell they care about creating a great experience, not just serving a drink. Their ability to maintain that level of hospitality under pressure is impressive and really sets them apart. They make Sandbox feel relaxed, welcoming, and special. A fantastic team and a true reflection of the hospitality you hope for at 1 Hotel Hanalei. Highly recommend!

I am a very picky eater, and on our last night here in Kauai I was craving Mexican food and thought…read morewe would try Frederico's. It was so good! I had the chicken enchiladas and they were amazing. Authentic beans and rice. I'm sad we didn't try it out sooner.

Was craving some fish tacos and they provided some delicious tacos after ordering they give you a…read morenumber that they call out. They have a small indoor seating area and seats outside.

Great place to grab a quick bite to eat in Hanalei. We sat out on the grass and enjoyed a beautiful…read moreday. The burger was good but those fries were next level delicious. We also tried the fish tacos. The fish was fried so perfectly and the toppings were good.

After a morning of snorkeling, we decided to go for a little food trip. This was one of the stop…read more My wife and I shared the 3 Taco plate. We had other stops to make. This gave us an option to try three different meat...had the fish, carne asada and chicken. All were good and flavorful. Service was friendly and food didn't take long. They have seatings inside but there are picnic tables outside to enjoy the Hawaiian weather. Parking is scattered around the area but many of the parking lots were full. Oh and you'll find roosters walking around.

We loved Hanalei Taro…read more Great kalua pig and their mac salad was one of our favorites. Taro mochi?! I could eat that every day. The portion of kalua pork was huge. And we loved the ginger lemonade too. She was friendly and it was super fast. Highly recommend!

Only open Thursday-Sunday, it opens at 10am. You want to go early because they often run out of…read morefood before closing. This is a must stop for my daughter when we're on Kauai. We ordered Kalua pork plates with rice & Mac salad. It's a good size portions. The one vegetarian had a Taro burger which she said was good other than soft texture like black bean burgers. Also had watermelon juice that was refreshing. It's a food truck w/ covered patio area. Shares a parking lot with Wishing Well shaved ice. You sometimes park in back of buildings.

Wow! So sad we waited so long to try this place during our stay in Hanalei…read more Let's just rate it already. 10/10. Absolutely amazing. Good was some of the best I've ever had. The Churro French Toast is life changing. Full order can easily feed 3-4 people. Crispy, sweet, yet soft and tasty inside. Best description is a combination of a churro, mixed with a cinnamon roll, mixed with a donut. Would highly recommend. They offer a half portion too which is great for 2 people to share. The breakfast burritos are legit. Massive, tasty, delicious, and filling. About the same size and width as a 32oz Yeti bottle. Ordered the veggie burrito with bacon and the Smoked Pork burrito. Loved both. Tots, veggies, cheese, meat, all loaded. Even the salsas were 10/10. Seating is limited, maybe enough for 8-10 people total to sit inside, but they take to go orders and you can walk 5 minutes to Hanalei beach and eat by the ocean. TLDR - Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Absolutely delicious and such a beautiful experience!…read more We had the Garlic Shrimp and the Churros French Toast, and both were incredible! Let me tell you the garlic shrimp was amazing! The shrimp was cooked to perfection: juicy, tender, and coated in the most delicious garlic sauce. Every bite was so flavorful! The Churros French Toast was actually one of the reasons we came here because it's so popular, and it absolutely did not disappoint! It looks like it would be super sweet, but surprisingly, it's not. It's perfectly crunchy on the outside, moist in the middle, and just the right amount of sweetness. So delicious! And to top it all off, you get to enjoy this fantastic food with a beautiful Kauai view. Overall, such a wonderful experience. If you're visiting Kauai, I highly recommend putting Wake Up Delicious on your list you won't be disappointed!

This has to be the best place to eat in the Hanalei area. It is a bit hard to find and they really…read moreshould advertise more promininently. The seafood is absolultely the best. My wife and I have been their everytime we visit Kuaia and the quality was consistent. Highly recommended.

I've eaten here so many times. And usually have the ONO Fish sandwich. Which is huge. Today we try…read morethe cup of chowder. It was ok, I didn't get much seafood (which is what I was excited about) - not even one shrimp. Oh well The Ahi Nachos were DA BOMB! Lots of fish there. Visually it could have used more sauce but tastefully it was perfection..... we had another wonderful experience here today! It's "our" spot

Tahiti Nui is a can't-miss spot on the north shore of Kauai. It's a Hanalei institution, and they…read morehave the receipts. They were even featured in The Descendants starring George Clooney. Don't think twice, just order the Mai Tai and coconut shrimp to start. Both are perfection. I had the zesty coconut crusted catch as my entree. It was really good, but next time I'm definitely trying one of their famous pizzas! If you time it just right, they have live music in the evenings.

No wait for 2 people on a weeknight at around 7 PM…read more Tahiti nui mai tai was great, and the coconut shrimp was perfect. Tsunami fries were also decent. Came for a drink and a snack and this did the trick - no need to eat full dinner here imo. 4.5 stars.

Came here to grab a quick bite. I was expecting more of a true fusion of Greek and Hawaiian…read moreexperience, but it just tasted like good Greek food, which is nothing to complain about. The food came out quickly and they had a nice little area to sit and eat...

This is hands down the best meal I had in Hawaii. They're open 11a-2:45p but go early, they'll sell…read moreout by 2. It's a small food stand with a few picnic tables, it's better than any fancy hotel restaurant we went to. Get a gyro and try the watermelon with orzo. So good! Nice people, happy to support them.

The portions are usually generous, and the burrito bowls are consistently tasty…read more The only downside is what seems to be frequent staff turnover. That can lead to a hit-or-miss experience with customer service, portion sizes, or occasionally missing ingredients. It's an island-wide challenge, so it's worth showing a little grace to small business owners who are doing their best.

These guys knocked it out if the park. Flash grilled ahi tacos perfectly crisp and raw in middle…read more broke the mouth! definitely coming back. owner is a genius recipes are bomb. guacamole and salsa perfect, mahalo ke akua for doing what you do! chef josh made an indelible impression as did Steve and the owner Melissa

Great food truck. Came for a late lunch and got a combo plate with garlic steak and veggie…read morefricasse, plus a mango lemonade. Everything was excellent!

Really delicious Brazilian food - honestly one of the few truly good food spots in Hanalei! We…read moreordered the combo plate, fricasse, shrimp, and pineapple BBQ chicken. Everything was amazing, including vibe, but the fricasse plate was our absolute favorite, the chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful. We took the food to go and had the most perfect picnic at our wedding. The only regret is that we didn't order more, because four people finished everything in just a few minutes. That's how good it was. Highly recommend this place!