This is a mom and pop shop style restaurant. We traveled over 45 minutes from the other side of the island to eat here after a Google search and liked what we read on the menu. Everything we got was delicious! Potato Mac salad, Simian, baked crab dip with chips, plantation pineapple tea, cheeseburger w/cheddar cheese and onion rings. We enjoyed it all, but absolutely loved the crab dip and chips. The chips were perfect! The service was so awesome that we made sure to tip extra and voice how great she was. We will return here every work trip we get!!! Highly recommend!!!! Sorry we forgot to take pics, but trust us, everything was delicious! read more

Appeared to be a Family operated, local favorite as we were the only tourist. Quite a variety on the menu. I had the barbecue burger, which was outstanding. I should've stopped eating it halfway through, as I was full, but it was just too good to put down. My husband had the grilled mahi sandwich with tartar sauce. Also, excellent! We should've stopped there, but we saw the people next to us ordered apple cobbler with ice cream. OH My!!!! Yum! Simple beach coffee house vibe and excellent service. read more

Food was great! Will definitely spread the word. Service was good and the dessert menu was on point.

It's not exactly the easiest place to find as it is a bit back from the road, but the MCS Grill sign is evident. There's good parking next to it. This is a comfortable, relaxed typical Hawaiian type place with nice indoor seating. It appears to be family owned and operated, I detected a number of locals both eating here and getting take-out. The menu is varied and interesting. I decided to get the MCS Combo entree that comes with a choice of fried chicken chunks, I got the Hawaiian Chili Peppa, choice of rice, I got brown,.plus a small salad and something called Saimin. The pace is a bit slow, but that's OK. I did say relaxed. The meal was actually very good, tasty. The chicken was made just right and tender. The rice and salad were both good. The Saimin, noodles, were delicious. Portions are good and I had it with their specialty iced tea. Overall, a good meal and very reasonable in price Hanapepe is my favorite town in Kauai with lots of charm and a really cool vibe. read more

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Great spot. Exactly what it says it is on their website. Recommend the mixed green salad. Local greens that look and taste like they just came from the garden in back. read more

Food was well prepared, reasonably priced and plentiful. Great for lace to eat following Hanapepe Friday Art Night.

It's been awhile since our family had MCS grill. Went on a Friday night & we arrived just before the dinner rush. We were welcomed by friendly staff. We ordered the following: - Scampi(no protein) - Prime Rib - MCS Combo Each dish received approval from us. All were delicious. My kids are picky when it comes to their pasta dishes & they're not afraid to let it be known if it's not good. But MCS' scampi won them over they requested to eat at this place the next day! My Fiancé got the Prime Rib, it was cooked to his requested temperature perfectly & seasoned well. I got the MCS combo with the Chilli pepper chicken. Fried saimin was delicious the noodles had the right amount of chew & good amount of mix ins(green onion,bacon, kamaboko, etc). The Chilli pepper chicken is delicious as I remember it from years ago. It's not too spicy & it has the right amount of sweetness to balance out. The chicken was hard or dry. Some place I've been to fry the heck out of the chicken causing it to be so hard & dry. You won't experience it here. Their chicken is fried perfect. You can choose your sides. I got green salad & Mac salad. Both were great, the dressing on the green salad was refreshing. They had a good selection of desserts, we decided to get the Lava cake which one on my kids said was better than Eating House 1849. Haha. Would I come here again? Yes! wish we could dine here more often but we live in Lihue & don't always get a chance to make it west. Thanks MCS Grill staff! Keep up the great work read more

This place is pretty popular, and no-frills diner that does fried chicken and fried onion rings really well. My daughters also enjoyed their saimin noodles. Portions are huge, and unfortunately, we left no room for their dessert. read more

It's been awhile since we ate here.So we decided to come for lunch since we were going to be on that side of the island.So it wasn't that bz when we arrived.So we seated ourselves.Then we ordered our drinks.We tried there plantation iced tea.It had a good taste n also refreshing.Soon after we placed our orders.My girl friend got the Regular Saimin.Then for myself I got the Hamburger Locomoco with over easy eggs side order potato mac salad and we had the Furikake fries.The fries were good!.No to salty and overly dressed.My girlfriend enjoyed her her saimin.The broth had the good flavor and with everything else it hit the spot!.Surprisingly she finished it!..As my Locomoco and potato Mac salad?.Oh man!!.I was loving it!.It was so good!..Honestly one the best I've had.Of course I polished my plate.Im glad I finally tired there Locomoco.We had a good time and also the service was good!.When back on the westside we will definitely be stopping by.Maybe next time I'll try there corn beef Locomoco?Or any of there special's?.Will see. read more

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My wife and I eat here, twice a week. Monday lunch for oxtail soup and baked crab dip and Friday night for prime rib dinner and mushroom burger. Food is delicious and service is excellent. Their fudge brownie is great for dessert.. their menu has a great variety of island favorites .they do dine in and takeout. Stop by and give them a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Nice local food restaurant and it is also family owned. The server was polite and friendly, great personality, and attentive. I had Saimin and Caesar salad both of which hit the spot. The saimin soup broth was so good I had to finish it all. The shrimp based pork both was very good. The Caesar salad dressing was homemade and had a great taste. The Chiffon Cream Cheese Square was an added surprise so light and delicious! So glad it was recommended to us. Stop when on the Westside of town you won't be disappointed there is so much to choose from. read more

One of our favorite places we ate at! Vegetarians, this is where you find real vegetarian food! I was so excited and ordered the trio plus the vegetation Loco moco. I highly suggest the trio appetizer!! We were both so glad we tried them and thought it was a great way to serve vegetarian appetizers. The vegetarian Loco moco is made with a handmade veggie patty which also excited me. The vegetarian gravy is white which sort of weirded me out. I actually would've been okay to order the normal gravy but I wanted to give it a try. I felt it needed more seasoning. All in l, great service and food! read more

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We had been recommended to go here by some friends. First--the service was awesome!! All oh the people there were so kind! The food however just wasn't that great. read more

Came in for lunch. Dine in available. Seated right away. Got their hamburger steak. Patty homemade with a great char. Brown gravy so good! Portions are generous. Side order chili pepper chicken always! read more

MCS Grill - Vegetarian Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

We were here twice while on the island, I have to say this is a must stop if you are passing through Hanapepe. It is located in the same center as the Kauai Kookie factory (We visited there as well, review soon!). It doesn't look like much from the outside and once you sit inside, it doesn't look like the dishes fit the ambiance. Splashes of red here, different color there, I thought this was a Jamaican restaurant at first. There are lots of windows thru-out on the inside but mask mandate are still in effect to enter the premise. Bathroom is pretty clean here. We ordered a few items ranging from the scampi pasta (you can have it with the head on or the head off which I thought was a nice touch) , the MCS combo, the kid's burger, and the ribs that came with a side of salad. All tasty, the sauce on the pasta is ridiculously good. The MCS combo with the chili peppa chicken is delish, not too spicy at all. The kid's burger comes with a small side of fruit and veggies. Super cute. The ribs tho, I couldn't say it was perfect. It was dry on the inside as if these ribs were frozen and reheated. But taste wise, it was good and we had no problem finishing. So yes, there is an identity crisis here with the interior and the food, but I am happy to report that the food was one of the best we've had while here. Of course, we totally forgot to mention this discount we saw on TV (That I am not going to mention here ) and we left because we were in a rush to get back to Lihue. That, and a visit to get some cookies next door. Hopefully we will be back again soon and I can remember the discount. Parking is plenty. read more

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Great lunch option after Salt Pond Beach! My husband and I shared the MCS combo and Kauai Shrimp Scampi. The scampi was so flavorful, our daughter even dug into it instead of eating her keiki meal. The kauai shrimp was a little overcooked and chewy, that was the one negative. The MCS combo, I can see why it is their signature dish, it comes with teriyaki fried chicken and fried saimin, both super tasty and flavorful. Burgers seem to be hand made based on the shape of the patty and my picky son seemed to like it for his keiki meal. read more

Two couples came in for lunch. We had a burger, thai chicken salad and mahi sandwich. Food was excellent and portions were large. A little warm in the restaurant. They do not serve alcohol. Would come back again. Service was good read more

MCS Grill is one of those hidden gems that becomes a pleasant surprise once you eat there! From the appetizers to the loco moco I ordered to the desserts we had (including three slices of the lilikoi chiffon cake), it was delicious from start to finish. And the servers there definitely had the aloha spirit shining bright from the moment we stepped into the restaurant! This is a must visit place if you're hungry and wanting authentic Hawaiian food! read more

Food was good. I'd describe it as an above average local Braddah plate lunch. The desserts are delicious.

I've passed by this place for years and haven't tried it, finally decided to check um out. We got the steak/ shrimp plate and the kauai shrimp pasta, soo yummy! The pasta was full of flavor and the steak was perfectly cooked. I loved that they had kauai shrimp, not many restaurants have it. I do wish they pan fried the shrimp instead of grill because they get more dried out on the grill (i.e. the shrimp head had no juice). But I do like that they peel it for you. We came on a Thursday night and the three girls running the show were on top of it! read more

MCS Grill - Kauai shrimp pasta - Vegetarian Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

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First time trying this place since we live on the opposite side of the island and it did not disappoint! The chili pepper chicken is one of the best ones we've tasted on island. Definitely will make a trip back just to eat here :) read more

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Great, great, great! They had me with the amazing Saimin, and Coconut Shrimp apps, but the combo of their Asian pork ribs combined with delectable heads- on grilled shrimp was way over the top! My wife's grilled Mahi Mahi was a very generous portion and was cooked perfectly and finished with lemon caper sauce, my daughter's Asian Salad with Mahi Mahi came with bouncy fresh greens, generous slab of grilled Mahi. You'd be a fool NOT to save room for the dessert menu! My table tried the Apple Cobbler with Ice Cream, Strawberry Chiffon Cream cheese Square. (Hey, it's vacation!!). Oh, don't forget this is a BYOB!! Super reasonably priced, great for families, and this IS the spot preferred by the locals as the best eats in town! read more

MCS Grill - Asian Pork Ribs with Heads-on Grilled Shrimp and greens - Vegetarian Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

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Another grill in town botched our reservations for a birthday table of eight. When I called the MCS Grill, the receptionist helped me by being honest and specific: a party of eight was finished with dessert and ready to complete payment. She reserved the table for us, and it was nearly ready when we arrived. So helpful! For appetizers, we ordered pork nachos and coconut shrimp. Beverages were served promptly. In our party of eight, we had several offers of pork rib combos, one rib plate, fish and chips, and a salad plate. The sweet BBQ sauce got many compliments. I especially enjoyed the MCS version of potato macaroni salad. We had dessert plans elsewhere, but the staff insisted on bringing birthday cupcakes and a slice of lemon cake to share. The wait staff was warm, friendly, informative, and responsive. read more

MCS Grill - The MCS Grill facemask poster warms my heart. - Vegetarian Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

Popped in for an early dinner at 4 on a Friday. Service is very friendly and attentive. There were only 4 other diners there, this might be more of a take out place. It's causal local diner type restaurant. No frills. Food is great. We got the loco moco with Kailua pork. And the MCG combo with the spicy chicken. Both were tasty. The potato Mac salad is not typical elbow macaroni, it's cut up spaghetti. Never had it with spaghetti but tasted great. The portions are pretty big. Definitely shareable. It was great for a quick bite. read more

MCS Grill - Loco moco with Kailua pork. Tasty. - Vegetarian Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

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MCS combo was mean. The chili pepper chicken was crispy, not drenching in sauce yet juicy when you bite into it. Highlight for me was the noodles. Great flavor which was complimented with bacon but the best part was that it wasn't greasy at all. Oh and the mac salad was on point. read more

MCS Grill - MCS Combo - Vegetarian Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

Mom and Pop shop. BYOB. Super casual. Not much of an ambiance. Seems like they do mostly takeout business. Fast and friendly service. Try the garlic fries. Everything else we ordered was meh. read more

Came here after visiting Hanapepe with friends. Our friends are vegetarian and MCs had some good options on the menu. The food was good but the service was a bit curt. I actually checked Yelp to see that we had come in 1/2 hour before closing so I get that. We finished up pretty quickly and left a nice tip. Would recommend if you are in Hanapepe looking for veggie options. read more

The food is good. Service. quite possibly the worst attitude I and other guests experienced. Quite simply, if you don't want to work in foodservice. Then change your job. Your attitude and demeanor sucks away the vibe of the business. Date of dining January 24th. Around 2pm. female server. read more

Very good local restaurant. They have friendly and quick service, seating area has a breeze and not too warm. The food is also good and menu had great variety. I ordered the MCS combo (fried chicken strips with a sweet chili sauce, Mac salad, rice, and saimin. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. They also have takeout if you want a good meal to take back home. read more

MCS Grill - MCS combo (chicken, rice, saimin, and Mac salad). - Vegetarian Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

Small place but service & food was good. Had the coconut shrimp & furikake garlic fries, both really good. Other plates ordered were the burger plate and the steak & shrimp. Both were tasty! Nice little place to grab lunch! read more

I got the chili pepper combo tonight, and damn they was stingy with the mac salad and the girl got my order wrong but still a good place for go eat till next time read more

MCS Grill - I got like 1 bite out of the mac salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

The food here is absolutely great!!! The waitresses are awesome. Definitely a must go to read more

We had a meeting nearby and due to the great reviews decided to give MCS a try. It's open, airy, and inviting. I tried the lentil loaf which comes with either a veggie gravy or spicy aioli. I couldn't figure how the aioli would go with it but our waitress said people really liked it so I asked for both on the side. I was so glad I did a the aioli was perfect for the loaf! I preferred it over the gravy by a lot. Speaking of lot there was a lot of food and I ended up taking some back to my hotel, where my traveling partner decided to eat it as a snack. She then demanded we go back the next day, so back I went without complaint. This time I tried to veggie burger while she had the veggie loco moco. They both were really 'ono. Because the meals were so good we ventured into dessert and got a guava strawberry chiffon square. It was light and we could taste the guava. Yum. If we lived on Kauai we'd be here all the time. Great food, friendly service, comfortable dining, lots of parking. read more

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Surprisingly good for an unassuming restaurant. The vegetarian trio was an odd tasting assortment so I was unsure how the rest of the meal would go. However, my vegan friend's vegetarian lentil loaf with rice and salad was quite tasty and my oriental salad with grilled mahi-mahi was simply prepared and fresh tasting. We celebrated my friend's birthday and they gave us a vegan mochi dessert on the house. Service was also quick and friendly. Check it out. read more

Amazing food and wonderful service! Definitely enjoyed our time at MCS so much so that we returned for a second visit.

My wife and I stopped into this family run cafe for lunch. The grilled Mahi Mahi was excellent which came with rice and Kauai green salad and their own dressing. My wife had the Saimn which the broth was very tasty. read more

Everything was well made and fresh. Kind of like the Applebee's of Hawaii . Everything was delicious and service is quick. Nice place for families to eat in. read more

MCS Grill - Ribs $21 - Vegetarian Near Me - Hanapepe, Hawaii

Tabasco, Malt Vinegar and Kikkoman soy sauce. The motley condiments on our table at MC's Grill in Kauai hint at the island's layered history. Here at the roadside diner, grilled mahi mahi and pork nachos are listed alongside pineapple-topped "teri burgers" and "saimin"- a noodle soup hybrid of Japanese ramen, Chinese mein, and Filipino pancit. The atmos is bare bones, family-friendly and full of locals. Come here if you want simple comfort food off the beaten road. read more

Attempted trying to grab some legit Hawaiian bites after a beach day on the south side. Unfortunately, (our friend recommended) Bobbies was closed! Fortunately, MCS Grill was open. And it was poppin. You know it's a good spot when they're filled up on a Monday night! All the locals filled up the restaurant. Our group tried an array of local Kauai/Hawaiian entrees. Also, fortunately for me, there was a vegetarian loco moco option on the menu. Mm mmm. That egg sitch. Amazing. That gravy and patty. Yum! For apps, we got furikake garlic fries and coconut breaded shrimp to share. Both delish. I'm into all of it. As for a drink, no alcoholic options (just FYI). But that lilikoi (passion fruit) iced tea was fire. Yup, so so good. Not too sweet...just enough. Highly recommended. read more

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Had a long afternoon sail to Napali March 2023 so was hungry and searching for a nearby restaurant. I had a hankering for onion rings and, boy, does MCS Grill deliver! The onion rings were huge, hot, and yummy. I ordered a salad and it wasn't quite what I was hoping for--nothing wrong with it, just not the romaine lettuce I prefer, and the individual salad components were too big to eat without additional cutting prep on my part. I was there about a half hour before they closed and I felt a bit rushed--not that the staff were anything but welcoming and gracious, but I didn't want to be "that" person that holds up people from getting off from their shift! I noticed a steady stream of take-out customers that appeared to be locals so that is a good sign! I didn't want to take my food to go because I was about a 40 minute drive from the condo where I was staying. I will look forward to eating at MCS Grill again when I visit in March 2024. read more