We had a very nice breakfast. I split an omelet with my Celiac sister. Both were very good. Service…read morewas good.

Girlfriend and I were trying to grab breakfast before we had to depart for the day, and she found…read moreKountry Kitchen, and goddamn am I glad she did. I gotta say, I generally don't like grabbing food for take-out, it just doesn't taste as good, nor is it as fresh, but this place was worth it. My girlfriend called ahead and found they had a pretty long wait time. Sucked for us, but it's a good sign when there's a line out the door of people waiting to be seated. I was only inside a brief moment to pick up the food, but staff was very friendly, and the hustle and buzzle of the place gave this brunch spot that air of "you will clean your plate, you will eat too much, and you will like it." We decided on the Kauai Benedict and it was phenomenal. Egg's were on point in flavor and texture, the sweet roll worked as the perfect vessel for the flavors, and the kahlua pork was fantastic, cooked well, and seasoned flawlessly. To top it all off, they honored our request for extra crispy hash browns. It really does make one wonder, how much better would things have been if we didn't have to order for take out and we had the chance to dine in? 5/5 experience.

The food was the best we ate while on the island. The service was excellent and the view is amazing!read more

Lava Lava Beach Club - Kauai…read more New American, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch Kapaa, HI What a charming, fun restaurant right on the beach with such great ambiance!! The service was outstanding from the hostess, bar tenders, chefs and our wonderful server, Kapua!! She was so friendly and always checked on us without being intrusive. We have been on the island for 6 nights. Each evening we have tried Mai Tai's. Lava Lava's are by far the best!!! They are not too sweet and a good pour! We got there early as the other reviews said it gets crowded and they do not take reservations. We arrived at 5 pm on a Wednesday and were seated right away closest to the beach. For our starter we had edamame which was a large portion and so good. My husband ordered the Chicken Pineapple Rice Bowl and substituted the chicken for the coconut shrimp. The rice was AMAZING as well as the shrimp, but our only complaint was the portion was very small and was served with only 3 shrimp. The picture looks like you get a lot, but it came in a carved out SMALL pineapple. The presentation was beautiful though. I had the Ceasar salad and added chicken. It was so good!!! The lettuce was so crisp! Nothing worse than a Ceasar salad with wilty romaine lettuce. I've had plenty of those in my day. This was one of the best I've ever had! Everything arrived in a timely manner. We had a great night. Side note...they offer free valet parking which is at the very top of the parking lot. I have nothing but high praises for Lava Lava's beach club!! You must check it out for yourself. You will be so happy you did!

I stopped in for breakfast and this place is the real deal if you want authentic Hawaiian comfort…read morefood. I ordered the chicken cutlets and the corned beef hash, and both were outstanding. The cutlets were perfectly crispy and seasoned just right, and the corned beef hash was easily some of the best I've had. It is rare to find a spot that handles the classics this well without making them feel heavy or greasy. The atmosphere is great and the portions are perfect for a high quality, filling meal. The staff is chill and friendly . If you're looking for a legitimate island breakfast, this is a must visit. I will definitely be back.

Came back for more pancakes this year, and enjoyed them again. But my hands got so sticky from the…read moresyrup bottle it almost ruined breakfast, especially since there isn't a restroom inside the restaurant, I had to put my paper napkin in my water glass to wipe off both hands! Husband had corned beef hash, which he liked, but it came breaded and fried, with gravy, which made it very heavy. All the flavors were good, he just ended up taking the corned beef out of the breading, which was tasty. Terrible coffee!

We just picked up muffins and ground coffee. Service was quick and friendly. The blueberry muffins…read morewere really good. We went on a Sunday and they were packed. If you want to dine there be prepared to wait. The menu looks good! We parked easily on the street in front.

BEWARE: Coffee is TRASH. It is all HYPE. For the price of what I paid for only 2 drinks and they…read moreforgot all my add ons it was horrible. I got the iced Mac latte and Iced shark bite tastes nothing like the description online. They over filled one of my drinks and it was just spilling all over the counter they did nothing to help clean it up. As a local I was shocked. I spoke to another local company AFTER our visit with Java kai in Kōloa town and was told Java Kai is all hype and to not go there because their coffee is overpriced and not good.

Just came from back to our room from eating at this place and all I can say is the food was really…read moregreat . We ordered the Kimchi rice , cabbage , wings , pork belly bao and sliders. The cabbage was really surprisingly good ! The Kimchi rice was flavorful , belly bao and sliders were also good . Our server was also very nice , I just cant remember her name. We got there before ethey close and still on time for happy hour and ot was all worth it . Totally will recommend.

Sounds like a classic Kaua'i find--those "locals-packed" spots are usually where the magic is…read more Taps and Hops Eatery really does have that laid-back island vibe where time slows down a bit--"island time" is real, especially when everything's made fresh. Honestly, the wait is usually a good sign there. Your order lineup hits a nice mix: * Mandu great choice for something shareable and comforting * Korean chicken if it tasted like an ajumma made it, that's basically the highest compliment * Beef sliders can't go wrong, especially when they're "ono" That mix of Korean flavors with a casual, almost random décor (yeah, "Mexican-ish" is oddly accurate for some island spots) is part of what makes places like that memorable--kind of a cultural mashup you only really find in Hawai'i. If you ever go back, people usually rave about their: * Garlic fries * Poke-style dishes * Local beer selection Kaua'i's north shore is full of low-key gems like that, but Taps and Hops is definitely one that sticks with you

Got a fast fresh juicy burger for a great price for grass-fed. It was delish…read more Im a new resident to the island so a little distrustful of tourist spots but this seems like it's acquainted by both tourists and locals. I tried the basic but will be back to try the rest.

I ordered the chicken katsu burger, which reminded me a bit of a Nashville-style fried chicken…read moresandwich. The bun was soft and delicious, and the chicken itself was juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The coleslaw on it really tied everything together and added a nice crunch and freshness. We also tried the truffle burger, and that one was the standout. It felt a bit more "fancy" than your typical burger, really rich and flavorful with melted cheese, arugula, etc. That one was easily the best item we had. The fries were crispy, golden, and well-seasoned, rounding out the meal nicely.

Perfect for a romantic sunset dinner!…read more The food was okay, but what keeps this rating at five stars were the views and the staff. You're steps away from the ocean, the hedges and beach are well taken care of, and the staff is super friendly and make great conversation. The wine selection is good and combined with the views and great company, makes for a perfect romantic evening.

Went here for one fancy occasion. Had one nice server, his name start wit T, Taylor or someting. He…read morewas super nice and informative, no make me tink too hard. Told me what was good and where everyting came from. Vibes were chill, can look out at da water, locally sourced food. Only issue is da pricing feel like it's for tourists, and it wasn't da best food I ever had. For da prices, us locals kinda expect little discount, but whateva. Still, go here ova da odda restaurants, but save um for special occasion only.

Great food and great service. Old school coffee shop with a great breakfast…read more Would visit again.

The food was delicious and served quickly! The wait staff was wonderful and friendly. Has a bit of…read morea dive restaurant feel but it was delicious, fresh and really good food!! The value for what you got was the best we have found on the island!! High recommend if you are looking for good eats a reasonable price! It was delicious!

This new-ish restaurant was great! They're doing a great job of introducing new tastes to west…read moreKauai. Service was excellent, food was delicious. The arancini balls brought back memories of Sicily with a Hawaiian twist. We had a table that allowed us to see the chef in action and she was keeping busy! Highly recommend this for lunch or dinner. Loved the added live entertainment in the evening. Nice touch.

The waitress was sweet. It took awhile to get menus, first a drink menu, we said we want our…read moredinner w drinks so awhile later we get dinner menu. The place looks nice but not fancy at all. So we have drinks which were great , and Fantastic Scampi starter! We order entrees 15 mins later they come over and say they are sorry out of what I ordered, then I said no prob ordered something else, 15 mins later Oh! Out of that too. So I just ordered a salad. Hubby ordered $75 Ribeye steak. It was beautiful He tried cutting it, only gave him a butter knife, the gristle was overwhelming. The meat was done beautifully but full of gristle. Everything took forever. Servers were nice, gave good info. So then comes the bill. Way high! We had to pay $25 "service" charge we asked? She said she didn't know asked then said it was to cover linens, etc. Another $5 charge for credit card processing. So $30 added to the $200.00 meal with 1alcohol drink and 1mocktail. While servers were sweet the service sucked not just an island time thing. They had two other tables to serve and three wait staff and were visiting and having a great time with someone at the bar. The sauces were fabulous. We wanted to like it but left feeling like we were ripped off. I was sad but it was the best shrimp scampi I ever had;(

Casual restaurant with really great food. My favorite was the chili pepper fried chicken. Spicy,…read moresavory, sweet, and nice and crispy. The fried Brussels sprouts are also a must get! Everything came out very fresh and crispy. Glad we stopped here.

This place is truly a gem. Such a variety of options to order from that there's something for…read moreeveryone! The woman at the cash register was so patient and understanding of any question we had. She helped us choose options, and recommended certain entrees based on what we were each craving and enjoy eating. There were many things I wanted to try, but I went ahead and went with the salmon with miso based on her recommendation. It did not disappointment! It was so light, yet extremely flavorful. The salad as well comes with a light and tangy calamansi dressing. There is also ample of seating inside. We went about an hour or so before closing, and the place was packed. I don't know if it's always like this, but people were also showing up 10-15 mins before closing and continue to stagger in. We were able to snag a table while waiting for our food to be ready. I'd definitely come back here again. Mahalo for the kind welcome and I look forward to visiting again.