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    Makai Grill + Bar

    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    Drift

    Drift

    4.7
    (51 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    What a fabulous place. Cocktails are amazing. And u expected with the casual menu. Great…read moresandwiches. Salad was perfect. Service was just enough attention. The place give s a casual vibe. It's around d back of the food truck looks abandoned- keep walking to the back of the building. Bug spray might be a good idea too. You're dining in a lush area with a lot of wet plants.

    The hidden gem of Kauai!…read more We thought the warehouse looked cool from the front with no expectations of whet may be hidden behind the facade. Drift is now our mandatory revisit when in Kauai. Star 1- clean. Every visible surface, glass, seat and table were clean Star 2- the food was spectacular. I had the Cali Reuben sandwich. It was fantastic. My wife had the Cobb Salad. It was perfect! Star 3- we are not typically "specialty drink" drinkers. The list was introduced to us by the owner who explained every drink was made with top shelf spirits, fresh juices and fruit, and was something they had found, enjoyed, and recreated to serve. Their love for balance and presentation shown through. We tried 4 of their creations and LOVED all of them. Star 4- Environment, the back area is relaxing, beautiful, is on island time. Very enjoyable. Don't rush, just enjoy. Star 5- Owners, kind, warm, and they care about the items brought to the table. Star 6- the whole package. Great value, this is now added as a top stop when in Kauai for us

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    Clean and Tidy!
    Drift
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    Stevenson's Library

    Stevenson's Library

    3.8
    (500 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$

    Waitress Tori was so sweet and provided excellent service. We have a baby and she was understanding…read moreabout needing to bring food out quickly. Park in self parking at the Hyatt and get validated with hostess. Free parking! The quality of fish being served is exceptional. The nigiri omakase was so yummy and reminded me of being in Japan. Melt in your mouth, so freaking delicious. You can't go wrong with black cod butterfish. Even my 1 year old loved it with a bowl of rice. My husband is still talking about Smoker and the Rye cocktail. Rainbow roll with real crab was also so, so good! Brother has uni and said it was just like his fav spot in Los Angeles serving Japanese uni. Ambiance is unique with the walls looking like an old library, opposite of what a true quiet library would be. It's busy but under control.

    For the price it should be a lot better. First of all I had reservations and I arrived on time…read moreand had to wait 40 minutes for a table. The ambience is wonderful outside not so great inside. Inside is very loud and high top tables are uncomfortable. Service was mixed slow but good. I was impressed how quickly the busers removed the dirty dishes from the table and how the were constantly refilling the water. The sushi service was slow. The rolls were a mixed bag. The rainbow roll was very good and well made. The California towered dry and not very flavorful. The lobster dynamite was amazing. I highly recommend ordering this. Very flavorful and deliciously warm. The drinks were good they had a nice wine list and the saki was good quality.

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    Scotty Browns

    Scotty Browns

    4.4
    (125 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I had the Dragon bowl and the wife had the Blackened chicken. I the bowl was very good above…read moreaverage and interesting flavors. Filling as well. My wife had the chicken and she can be finicky and loved her blackened chicken a lot as well. We will be back next time in Poipu. Service was good and speedy for n=being somewhat busy. Was a typical casual restaurant good for family or friends.

    Ok this was our first time trying Scotty Browns and I'm glad we did!…read more They are in the same shopping center as some of our other favorite restaurants. They're more on the casual side, and they're on the first floor, so no ocean view. But they have a great covered patio area that is fun and VERY protected. My sister in law and I each tried the macadamia crusted mahi mahi and we really loved it. We got the mashed potatoes with it which was definitely the right call. Unfortunately the broccoli was pretty bland. But my family loved their lilikoi foam-topped Mai Tais. I want to thank the staff because I called and left a message asking to be seated inside since we were worried about rain. Our party was too big for the inside seating (it's very limited), but they made sure to put us in a very protected area on the patio. Our waitress was welcoming and patient. There is plenty of parking in the shopping center which is always helpful. We would definitely come back!

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    Bar counter as of 10/17/25
    Dragon Fruit Bowl
    Dragon Fruit Bowl
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    RumFire Poipu Beach

    RumFire Poipu Beach

    4.2
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$$

    A very inconsistent meal here. Our table ordered the Brussel sprouts and the mussels as…read more appetizers. Brussel sprouts were very good. After we placed our order for the steamed mussels the server informed us that it would be a mixture of mussels and clams. When the dish came out, it was all clams, no mussels at all. They were very good and the curry sauce they were steamed in was yummy, but it just wasn't what we initially ordered. I ordered the fresh catch fish, which was very disappointing. The fish itself was very fresh tasting, but it was overcooked to the point of being dry. It was also bland and seemed to be unseasoned. It sat on a bed of purple sweet potato with a fresh succotash mixture on the side. The vegetables must have been plated long before the fish was ready because the potatoes and vegetables were no longer even warm, which was an unpleasant combo with the overcooked, bland fish. There was a sauce on the side, but not nearly enough considering the dry slab of tasteless fish sitting on top of cold potatoes. Others at the table ordered the lamb chops and steaks. The lamb chops were delicious and those at our table with steaks seemed very happy with them. Our server forgot to bring the drinks to 2 of the 6 people in our party. She did offer to remove the mussels from the bill due to the error in preparing this dish. Atmosphere was extremely loud, there was a singer in the bar area with the volume turned up high. That combined with the large bar area open to the restaurant made it so loud that it was nearly impossible to carry on a conversation in the dining area. It is a fairly pricey restaurant. For the price, I'd expect better service and a better prepared meal. There are far better choices elsewhere on the island.

    We are staying on the resort and ate here couple of times. Beautiful floor to ceiling windows of…read morethe breaking waves. Epic backdrop to a really good meal. Service is so prompt, friendly and attentive. He was great 10/10. Thanks, Greg! Everyone in my party loved their dinners. Short rib, miso cacio e pepe and crab crusted fresh catch. Must order the fried brussel sprouts and ahi panzanella (unique flavors but so cohesive and surprisingly delicious)..... ONOLICIOUS. Side of fried rice was sad. I don't recommend.

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    Various table sizes
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    La Spezia Restaurant and Wine Bar

    La Spezia Restaurant and Wine Bar

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Sensational food and service to match. You almost feel like you're eating in someone's home. We…read moretend to dine later in the evening which was good in that it wasn't crowded in the restaurant but bad in that they'd already sold out in a couple items. I ended up choosing the vongole e gamberetti which was a nice blend of fresh seafood and spaghetti in a zesty broth. However, m'lady got the spaghetti bolognese and I'm telling you: this is the best, most flavorful, freshest bolognese I've ever tasted. I only got 2 bites and had to play it cool because, well, I made the choice I did. I was effusive in my praise afterwards and everyone who worked there concurred and said I was just the latest to discover this incredible dish! If you enjoy this dish, trust me: it's better than any other kind you've had in the past. After the meal, we met another waiter and chatted with him about the restaurant, recipes, and this neighborhood. Just as friendly as everyone else. Make it a point to stop here and get that bolognese!

    I'm reevaluating my review from 2+ years ago! The restaurant is under new ownership and the wait…read morehelp/ hostess lack experience and the quality of the food is not the authentic LaSpesia recipes of previous owners. And I believe the prices have gone up but so has everything. I hope this review is accepted with no disrespect only constructive criticism. Aloha Jerry

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    Mozzarella Fresca ($16)
    Mozzarella Fresca ($16)
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