BEST FOOD ON THE ISLAND. I got the sampler plate which did not disappoint. The food was very tender…read more& full of flavor. From the chicken, ribs, beef, pork, rice, & mac salad everything was perfect! The food itself is amazing by itself but once you add the bbq sauce, WOW. It just takes the flavor to another level. I would visit Kauai again just to eat here. We came on a busy day. Line was out the door & we were ordering on a kiosk. Despite the restaurant having a line out the door, those employees are quick & approachable!! There is great covered outdoor seating specifically for chicken in a barrel guests which is nice considering there are plenty of shops around the restaurant. I would rate this place 100/10 if I could!

I got the 1/4 chicken plate, which came with chili. I substituted the rice for slaw…read more - Chicken was generously sized and had a nicely balanced smoky flavour without being overpowering. The dark meat was juicy and tender, but the white meat could be juicier - Coleslaw had some nice fruit bits I believe. It wasn't heavy on mayo so it was nice and refreshing - Chili was more on the watery side and could use a bit more salt, but it had a generous mix of ground beef chunks and beans. I did really like how it had a bit of a kick to it -Self serve BBQ and hot BBQ sauce which paired with the chicken well. The hot BBQ sauce wasn't spicy though. In fact the chili was spicier

We accidentally came upon this place on a Sunday because most places are closed in Kapaa and we…read morewere so happy we did. We tried numerous dishes and all were excellent. We even came back the next day! Don't hesitate to come here!

Very friendly, accommodating and welcoming service, excellent coconut curry with tender beef. Cute…read morepicnic table style seating. You can tell the owner takes a lot of pride in his work. We came back a second time on our trip because it was so delicious. Second time around we got the tomato based fish curry which was also excellent. It came with a generous portion of fresh caught mahi mahi. The tomato flavor was mild and there's a spicy chili topping you can add if you want a kick. If you're not a fan of fish scales which is the local way, be sure to ask for them to remove it. This place is popular with locals and tourists alike

You'd think finding a well made burger with local beef and quality fixings would be easy to find…read morehere. I'm not knocking the competition, just saying this burger was a standout for the many I've tried. We got there right when they opened as I've heard they can sell out fast. Ok, maybe not that fast but that's what I told my husband because I was hungry and NEEDED a great burger. Let me just say, they are not afraid of seasoning! Totally a key component of home made burgers. Hanalei burgers beat mine by a long shot and I make a pretty darn good burger. Even better was I didn't have to clean the grill or kitchen after. The buns are super fresh, no cardboard in these babies. The pickles had crunch and great flavor. The lettuce was crisp and not one wilty edge on em. Their "secret sauce" was amazing. A tiny but magical hint of spice is used that complimented the burger in every right way. It definitely wasn't your average run of the mill thousand island bottle dressing. It's really good! Let's talk onion rings. These were excellent. If they were store bought I'd be shocked. Great crunch the way I like em. Comes with a side of said "secret sauce" for dipping. By the way, I had zero intentions of sharing with hubby but there were a lot in the order. I "graciously" shared because between us- I couldn't eat anymore lol. The staff were great! The young lady manning the window was fun and helpful. The "cooks" are really "chefs" in cooks clothing. LOL. This crew all take PRIDE in what they're serving and you know it with first bite. Darn delicious!!!

I've been searching for the best burger in Kauai, and I think I finally found it at Hanalei Burger…read more It's a food truck in Hanalei with plenty of tables outside to grub. Or take it to go and bring it to the beach. This is a simple burger done perfectly. The beef is juicy and flavorful, the toppings are fresh, and the secret sauce absolutely makes it. The sauce has a slight kick to it, just perfection. Everything works together without trying to be overly fancy. My recommendation: get the double. The extra patty takes it to another level and is well worth it. The fries are hot and crispy and go great with the sauce. If you're a burger lover visiting Kauai, or just need to kau kau after a surf in Hanalei this spot should be on your list. Simple, delicious, and easily the best burger I had on the island. The staff is also extremely nice and full of aloha!

I saw a TikTok about the churro french toast from wake up delicious and knew I needed to try it…read morewhen I was visiting Kauai. There's a small lot in the back, and we were able to find a stall. There's some seating inside, but there were no open seats. There were also tables outside which were available. There was a line to order food, but there were kiosks outside with no line. My friend and I shared the Kalua pork burrito and half size churro French toast. This was more than enough food for us. The Kalua pork burrito was massive. I think I would have liked it more if I could have added more ketchup to it, but they were nearly out of ketchup at the condiment station. The churro french toast lived up to the hype. The bread was light with the perfect amount of crunch on the outside. There was also a good amount of cinnamon sugar, but the best part was definitely the whipped cream. It was definitely on the sweet side, so I definitely recommend ordering something savory with it. I am so glad I got to try this place and will be a must visit on my future trips to Kauai.

If you're looking for a brunch spot with huge portions and incredible food, this is it! The French…read moretoast was hands down some of the best we've ever had. We ordered a half order, and it was so massive that four people could easily share it. I'm so glad we didn't order the full! We also got the breakfast burrito, and it was another giant portion that was enough for all four of us to enjoy. Everything we ordered was delicious. The real chef's kiss, though, was the homemade pineapple hot sauce. It was unbelievably flavorful with the perfect balance of sweet and heat. I'm actually disappointed I didn't try the verde and extra hot versions too! To top it all off, the service was incredibly fast, especially considering how busy they were. Great food, generous portions, and excellent service--this place is an easy 10/10 and definitely worth a visit.

Not sure why this place gets bad reviews. Went there for a simple dinner. I had the ono fish n…read morechip. Fish was very fresh and clean tasting, with a little beer taste;fries thick, but seasoned...ok. Daughter had swordfish which was very well prepared and others had burger which was plenty fine but the nanea chips are awesome, better than fries. Expensive yes but very convenient.. service was very nice and it's right by the pool with peeekaboo ocean views. Most things in Kauai are expensive, especially in Princeville. So yes expensive for what you get but food was good and it's convenient for those days you just wanna plop Down and eat and not try and get some crazy reservation a week in advance.

A convenient place to go if you're staying at the resort. I had the Ono Sandwich and chips. The…read morefish was dry but the chips were nice and crispy. My friend had the Coconut Alfredo Pasta, adding chicken. She loved it. My other friend had the Hawaiian plate - it was tasty and plentiful. The service was a bit slow; when we were ready to order and when we were ready to leave. Otherwise it was nice.

Stopped by to get something light & refreshing to drink while passing through Anahola…read more They have a whole menu of food but decided to get some lemonade to beat the heat. Locally made lemonade with an array of different flavors. I got "peles juice" made with strawberry & li hing mui. It was perfect & made to order. Staff was friendly & welcoming. I would love to come back to try some food to support this local business.

Da Melting Pot was the perfect unexpected find. I was standing in Anahola Marketplace sweating…read morewhile waiting for my Lyft to the airport when I spotted the truck and decided to grab something cold. I ordered the Pele's Juice, a strawberry lemonade with li hing mui, and it absolutely hit the spot. It was refreshing, balanced, and exactly what I needed on a hot Kauaʻi afternoon. Sometimes the best finds are the ones you weren't even planning on stopping at, and this was definitely one of them.

The prices were a lot higher than they were a few years ago and the Mia Tia's were smaller. Food…read moreservice was fast. I think a Mia Tia was $8 during Happy Hour and now it is $14.

We had a wonderful dinner here this week. Server was fun…read moreand personable. God sat right away, while the wait at Tahiti Nut was over an hour. We got the Seared Ahi appetizer with a sesame crust. De-lish-ious! We got the Kahlua Pork Sandwich and the Mahi Mahi dish with crab, mashed potatoes, asparagus, and a drizzle of hollandaise sauce. For bevvies, we got the Mai Tai and the Rum Colada.

My friends and I are big fans of Chef Roy Yamaguchi's restaurants so we planned a quick girls' trip…read moreto Kauai so we could support his latest restaurant opening. Ocean House by Roy Yamaguchi opened in June at the Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort and Spa and is open for breakfast and dinner. Led by Executive Chef Samual Taganeca, the restaurant serves signature dishes featuring Kauai's finest ingredients. During our one night stay at the hotel, we celebrated a friend's birthday at dinner and then enjoyed breakfast at the restaurant the next morning. The dinner menu offered appetizers, a selection of sushi rolls, noodles, and a nice variety of entrees. I ordered the rigatoni that was served with a tomato cream sauce, zucchini, mushrooms, and Italian sausage. It was very tasty and generous in portion size. My friends also really liked their entrees and we thought service was great. My favorite was definitely the Halo Halo for dessert. It is a must order! Lots to choose from the breakfast menu as well and it was nice to see items were not overpriced. If you are a Hawaii resident, be sure to ask for the Kamaaina discount. Reservations can easily be made on Open Table.

If you don't want to read all of this, here's the summary…read more **Food is mediocre at best and overpriced , service is embarrassingly bad, highly recommend to NOT COME**. The service here was extremely slow and unfriendly.(except for the water boy Johnny-he was great ). First off they forgot all modifications we made to the food and made up whatever for the final plate. We ordered drinks at the beginning of our meal and none of them came till we were done with our entrees. Unbelievable. The burger was seriously one of the driest, most flavorless, lowest quality beefs I've ever had. We had ordered multiple of the rainbow roles and they all came in different sizes and somehow had different garnishes. It's the same roll, how in the world can it be different. The ambience feels like you're in a hospital. Lights were blinding, anyone with a brain would dim them. Fans were blasting with the sliding doors wide open ALL WHILE it was raining outside. This is a disgrace to Roy Yamaguchi's name. I recommend Roy taking away all affiliation with this dump. Do yourself a favor and don't come. Your welcome.