Best place for breakfast in Kihue, the coffee is amazing and the breakfast bagels are top notch! My…read moreson loved the chocolate chip banana bread and the banana pudding was amazing.

Awesome coffee and tasty treats…read more Smoothies were delicious as well. Staff were really nice and the establishment was really clean.

I I went here in 2021, and it quickly became a favorite. My husband and I enjoyed our meal so much…read moreat Daddy O's that we came back 5 years later on a family trip with our daughter. Their macadamia pancakes and broasted chicken still hit. It's such a family-friendly restaurant. The servers were all very kind, especially with our toddler in tow. Their breakfast plates are so comforting. If I could, I'd eat here all the time. There's plenty of parking. Daddy O's is not too far from the airport, and it's pretty easy to get to if you're in the Lihue area.

Hot off the griddle!…read more My family ate here several times during our stay and each time our food was served hot and quick! The pancakes were so hot, fluffy and delicious. I had the shrimp Benedict's, my mom ordered the oxtail soup and everyone else ordered pancakes and bacon. The only reason I'm removing a star is due to service. Henry or Daddy O wasn't as friendly as the rest of the staff. There's only a few people working at this small establishment and when they get busy you can expect not so great service from the waitress and Daddy O. But if you get passed service, the food is delicious.

This is the spot! The portions are diner style for sure. My wife and one daughter could have shared…read morethe chicken katsu plate. The food was authentic, local and fulfilling. I had the pineapple chicken which came with two scoops rice and scoop of macaroni salad. I couldn't finish the last half scoop of rice but crushed the rest. The pineapple chicken wasn't overly sweet and chicken was tender. I'd eat here once a week if we had a spot like this in San Diego. My family had chicken katsu plate, chicken teriyaki plate and a grilled cheese. This is a totally family and kid friendly spot. Staff feels family run and very high quality service. When we visit Kauai again - this spot will be on the list.

We had such a great experience at Kauai Diner that we ended up eating here multiple times during…read moreour trip for both breakfast and lunch. Every meal was outstanding. The food was consistently fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The service was just as impressive. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel right at home each time we visited. If you're looking for great quality food, generous portions, and excellent service, Kauai Diner is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back the next time we're on Kauai. Highly recommended!

Outstanding food and presentation, fresh and well done. Highly recommend. Nice view of golf course…read moreand open air dining available.

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.

The food was great!!! we came twice and both times delicious !!! I really like the burgers. I would…read moretotally recommend coming here if you want authentic Hawaii food!!!

Grab and go spot. Service is very fast here. After ordering, we waited just a few minutes…read more Large variety of food but the combo plates is probably the safe bet. We got the chicken and shrimp combo plate both with chili sauce. It was incredible. The chicken was crunchy and moist. The shrimp was smothered in garlic sauce. Grab this and eat in your car or at the park nearby. You just gotta be careful with the chickens

We had breakfast here during a tropical storm when a lot of placed didn't open. We really…read moreappreciate them taking care of the tourist. There is plenty of parking in the lot in front. Prices are fair. The greeting and services were really nice. Food was great with generous portions. I had the corned beef hash. It's patties of hash deep fried to a nice crispy texture and topped with brown gravy. It was served with tasty fried rice and eggs. The ham and cheese omelette was filled with a good amount of ham and melted cheese. Served with lots of golden brown hash-browns. The coffee was good. This is a casual spot where you order at the counter and the food is served to your table. I would recommend it highly.

I grew up eating here, so this place is nostalgic to me. The chicken cutlet with gravy has always…read morebeen my comfort meal and it hasn't changed. Surprisingly everything still tastes the same. They still had desserts left in the fridge, so I grabbed the blueberry cream cheese pie and the pumpkin crunch. The blueberry was really good. It could use a little more blueberry but the crust and the overall taste was nice. I called ahead to place an order for pickup. What was nice is that they called me to let me know my order was ready. Really thoughtful and welcoming when I arrived.

Wailua Drive In is a popular Hawaiian restaurant in Kapa'a, Hawaii, known for its fresh, local…read morecomfort food like plate lunches, burgers, and katsu. Popular menu items include ahi katsu 10/10, chili pepper chicken 9/10, and Hawaii's own- loco moco (not a huge fan in general). They offer a variety of other options, including poke, ramen, and sandwiches, with convenient takeout and delivery available. It's definitely a local favorite due to its generous portions, authentic Hawaiian cuisine and friendly service. We ordered the fried chicken and poke combo with wonton chips and the ahi katsu (my absolute fav). The ahi was fried to perfection- crispy on the outside while rare and tender on the inside. The sauce on the katsu was absolutely fire!!! So good! Macaroni salad was creamy and delicious. And the rice was perfect. Obviously, you cannot visit Hawaii without having some of their poke- always fresh and delightfully tasty. The marinade was savory and packed with flavor.

First time to Kaua'i and I'm looking for some local eats. From the reviews I've read, this seems to…read morebe a popular place. GETTING THERE: It was extremely easy to find. Its right off a main road and you cannot miss it. Parking lot was a bit small, but there was plenty of parking. AMBIANCE: When I went there was plenty of seating. A bit dead, but I also did go pretty early. There were a bunch of decor of older American pop culture like Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, etc. But also Hawaiian themed decor (obviously). SERVICE: You gotta walk up to the front to order. I was approached almost immediately as soon as I walked up to the menu on the screen. The girl working was super friendly and welcoming. I made my order and she gave me a pager for when my food was ready. FOOD: I ordered the chili pepper chicken, which was recommended from the girl at the counter. My friend ordered the ahi katsu. The chili pepper chicken was good! It was crispy and extremely flavorful. It was slightly too salty for my taste, but luckily the rice does help balance it out. Some of the crispness was sacrificed for the sauce, but it was overall still pretty crispy. I loved that they used boneless chicken thigh. I was expecting bones or lots of breading but it actually had a perfect ratio. I wasn't much a fan of the mac salad. It was like a mix of mac and potato salad, but more like a potato salad. I'm not big on potato salad, so that makes sense. My friend's ahi katsu was alright in my opinion. The sauce that's on it was good and enjoyed all the flavors. The tuna was just a bit overcooked to my liking, but idk how else one would make a katsu without overlooking it too much. Maybe bread the fish and freeze it before frying? Idk man, I'm not a chef lol but the tuna would definitely be better if it was less cooked. OVERALL: Honestly, I would still come here again. I still enjoyed the meal and the service was pretty quick. Both items were both worth trying. All the flavors were there and the little things I didn't like were just personal preferences. Its a great place to pick up a lunch plate and enjoy it at the beach.

What a wonderful Yelp find! Lots of locals, so you know it's good and worth the price!…read more We had the Braise Short Rib special with Garlic Mashed potatoes. And the Hawaiian plate: Kaluah pork, lomi salmon, ahi poke, mac salad, and poi. I'm not a huge poi fan- so I won't comment. But I do love mac salad and theirs is special! Less "wet" from mayo, more on a thicker side-- superb! The braised short rib was melt in your mouth with a great semi glaze and fantastic crust on the meat. It is a sports bar- so the atmosphere is quite lively and loud. Do not expect a quiet dinner. But the patio is less loud.

At least the water was good... actually it was just ok haha terrible service. They have seating for…read more100+ people and when we requested a seat where we could see the soccer game, they declined us because they needed that seating for the rush. There were 12 people in the whole place counting us. No rush came. Our waitress corrected my wife on how to say Lychee and totally said it incorrectly. Haha we slid our table over to the right 4 inches so we could see the game better since there was nobody in the table next to us and she came over and slid it back. She later was visibly annoyed at us for not ordering more and said, "Really?! That's it?" When we told her we were good with what we had. Then an little later asked us to move tables because she had another group coming in. We just asked for the check and left. Never coming back.

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.

One of these best burgers I've ever had, and the service was amazing. Ordering was super easy, and…read morethe food came out super quick. Highly recommend to everyone.

Another husband-wife duo! Delicious, juicy burgers. Always hot and fresh!…read more Not too sure if they make their burger Pattie's themselves. If they do, that's always an even more Plus! But hands down, always a good choice when you want a juicy, dirty burger. Extra napkins, always a must!