Very nice outdoor eatery at the One Hotel in Hanalei, Kauai. Walking into the hotel reminded me of…read morethe White Lotus series, beautiful hotel. The Sandbox was not busy surprisingly so we were seated right away. It's next to the pool area so it is very casual. Service was good, maitais delicious and the food was great. We settled on sharing some pizzas, salads, and futikake fries for the littles. Def would go back again.

This restaurant is in the One hotel in Princeville, so you need to know that up front. Once you get…read morethere and park, actually finding the place is an adventure - down one elevator, across the floor, down another elevator then around the property to find it. Oh, and their hours were very limited. That said, it's a cool place and the food was very good. Service was prompt and our server knew the menu very well. The cocktails were OK and overpriced (welcome to Hawaii) the food was spot on - good burgers, good pizza. The walk back was pretty dark and there was limited signage, but we managed!

Friendly staff. Had fun shopping in Kaua'i during our vacation. There is nothing more to say.read more

It's a small grocery store located in the center village of Hanalei. They provide essentials of…read morefresh ingredients and common medicines, although limited quantities. I think it's still convenient, although they close fairly early at night.

Ate one Buddha bbq burger and one vege burger. Tasty. Bruddah burger is a big sloppy mess. The…read morebeef tastes high quality. The veggie is black bean based. The store is a gas station mini-mart Hawaiian style. Learned yesterday (September 2024) that the owners have lost the lease. Property acquired by the Foodland supermarket. Unknown changes coming.

All I can say is wow to the Chili Pepper Chicken!…read more After talking to our hotel clerk and took several recommendations from him, this was the place I was looking forward to the most. The restaurant is in the gas station on the corner. There is no seating so plan on eating in your car or taking it to a park or the beach. The service was just ok. Nothing special. But that chicken tho!!! Holy chick! Breaded and perfectly fried tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. This was served with a Hawaiian style Mac salad and a generous portion of steamed Calrose rice yummmmm! I bought a bottle of locally made chili pepper water (Hawaiian style hot sauce) to douse my lunch. Glad I took this recommendation and I will definitely be back and ordering the same thing every time I visit Kauai!

If you're on Kauai this is a must. The pizza is as good as I've had in a long time. We tried a few…read moredifferent pies and agreed the Margarita was incredible. I feel secure saying there is no better view at any pizza place on earth than here. The entire restaurant stares at the Hanalei Bay. And if that's not enough the service is top shelf. Our drinks, salads and then pizzas were out to the table so quickly I had to look at my watch to figure out the timing. And with the perfect crisp on the pizza crust I can only assume they're running that pizza oven at 550 degrees plus. Bonus, my wife forgot her purse (She swears it wasn't the cocktail) and the owner drove in at 9 AM to meet us (it opens at 3) to check lost and found. It was there and we made our flight. Hit it up and I promise you will be happy you did.

Got a table for 8 on a Sunday night without a wait. Once seated, waiter took our drink order…read more Mai tai was good. They had Tito's vodka which made our vodka drinker happy. Shirley Temples were a touch light on syrup, but large. The waiter seemingly disappeared for awhile. We were ready to order, but had to wait about 15 minutes until he appeared again at our table. We ordered garlic knots, mozzarella sticks, 2 Caesar salads, 1 Italian salad & BBQ chicken wings to start. Kids loved the garlic knots & mozzarella sticks. The Caesar salads were good w/ delicious dressing. Italian salad was filled with goodies & dressing was tasty. BBQ wings were very good w/ mango BBQ sauce, served w/ ranch dressing. Ordered 3 medium pizzas: cheese, Hawaiian & pesto-rrific. All 3 were well-liked. The pesto was unusual with chicken, bacon, pesto & ranch dressing. It was a good combination of flavors. We had to wait again to pay our check. Once again there was one waiter & several busboys. It is definitely a problem that one waiter covers a large restaurant. What can't be denied is that this is the nicest pizza restaurant possible with fantastic views. As well as upscale decorating. The history of the restaurant is that it was the Bali Hai, a fine dining experience. Then it closed for a number of years when there was a kitchen fire. Not sure why the investors didn't choose to bring back the Bali Hai or another upscale restaurant. While we enjoy Wikipizza, I'd rather have an upscale restaurant.

The pizza was so good, I definitely recommend the hot honey pizza, my whole family loved it. Great…read moreservice, server was very good at remembering to check back with us. Food came out fast, it was a great all around experience.

Bar 56 pizza beer and lava cake- so delicious!!! Our waiter Josh was absolutely one of our best…read moreever!! He was attentive, knowledgeable and very patient ! Our first day in Kauai could not have ended any better!! Don't miss a chance to dine here!! The restaurant has a great vibe and the decor is upscale and comfortable! Princeville is so quaint and very friendly!! Don't miss it when in Kauai Hawaii!!

Welina Terrace was the perfect setting to celebrate my 65th birthday. From the moment we arrived,…read moreevery member of the team made us feel genuinely welcome. Our server, Derek, was outstanding--professional, attentive without hovering, and his recommendations were excellent throughout the evening. Managers Imelda and Martin both stopped by our table to ensure everything was meeting our expectations, a thoughtful touch that reflects the hospitality of the entire team. Even Ms. Kai, the evening's DJ, came over to ask whether the music volume was comfortable. I appreciated the gesture, and despite being the birthday "old man" at the table, the music struck just the right balance between lively and enjoyable. The food was equally memorable. The Crispy Rice with Local Spicy Ahi was a terrific way to begin the meal, followed by flavorful Chicken Karaage. We also enjoyed an outstanding selection of sushi, including the Hamachi Roll, Local Ahi Roll, Chili Salmon Roll, and the beautifully prepared Seared Wagyu Nigiri. Each dish was fresh, thoughtfully presented, and showcased the quality of the ingredients. To finish the evening, the Black Sesame Mochi Cake with Burnt Cream Gelato and Hawaiian Red Salt was a wonderful birthday dessert and the perfect ending to an exceptional meal. Welina Terrace combines excellent cuisine, gracious hospitality, and a vibrant atmosphere overlooking Hanalei Bay. It was one of the highlights of our stay at the 1 Hotel Princeville, and we look forward to returning on our next visit to Kauai.

Food: We had various dishes off the menu to include karaage, edamame, shishito peppers, brussel…read morespouts, hamachi kama and various sushi rolls....all of which were delicious. Service: we did note on our reservation that we were celebrating 2 birthdays and our wedding anniversary which our server did acknowledge but I was surprised he did not bring out any type of complimentary dessert considering the celebration. This is typically something establishments will do especially if we spent close to $400 on our bill. I suppose this is not standard practice for Welina Terrace. Ambiance: The restaurant itself was lively, had nice decor and the views were spectacular which is what I think you are truly paying for with a dining experience here. They also had live music which was great. Overall, we were impressed with the location and food and they could have earned 5-stars if they were to throw in a complimentary dessert for the occasions we were celebrating but a 4-star review is still worth the visit if youre in Kaua'i.

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.

To enjoy the delicious eats of Bar Acuda, the stars must align twice: one must be present in the…read morebeautiful Kauai North Shore and one must secure a reservation 30 days in advance (or brave the walk-in wait). Both stars are worth aiming for. The dishes are incredible, the service attentive and friendly, and it's an overall awesome experience. Our #1's were the lamb (perfectly prepared and tender), cucumber salad (refreshing), and lilikoi cheesecake (light and fluffy), although the other dishes were #1a's. We've been fortunate to visit several times over the years, and each time it exceeds our expectations. Thanks!