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    Naisla Kitchen and Cocktails

    4.6 (191 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Scallops and truffle potatoes
    Barbara K.

    Well, this was a surprise, given what good experiences we've had here in the past. Husband had his Sunny Bubbles again, and loved it. I had an excellent dirty martini! I also had the scallops and truffle potatoes, which was excellent, though it was alarming to be given a steak knife with them. We shared brussels sprouts with different chiles, really good. Husband had the Miso Carbonara, which was not as good as last time. The real problem was our server, who was very pleasant and nice, but distracted and not paying enough attention. He was sipping wine and chatting with other servers when we were trying to get his attention. There was quite a wait for our check at the end. But the real kicker was when I got a call from him after we left saying that my credit card had been declined, how did I want to handle it? WE HAD PAID CASH!! Which I told him and he mumbled something.

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    Sonya E.

    They had an excellent dinner menu set at $110 per person which included a Starter, a Salad, an Entree, and a Dessert. * For my Starter, I chose the Hamachi Crudo which was Yellow Tail with Garlic Ginger Soy and Pickled Fresno. * For my Salad, I chose the Wasabi Caesar which came out as a cut of Romaine Lettuce topped with Parmesan Crisp, Herbed Croutons, and Wasabi Caesar Dressing. * For my Entree, I went with the Filet Mignon accompanied by Truffle Potato Purée, Mushroom Conserva, Charred Pearl Onion, and Compound Butter * For my Dessert, I picked the Tiramisu which was dressed in Coffee, Mascarpone, Cocoa, and Caramel Sauce. There are other options on the prefix menu so you can mix and match to craft your perfect dinner. Ambiance is romantic but also fun and energetic. There is a full bar with seating. Located on a main road so street parking is your best bet. Service was great -- but of course it would be -- nothing like Hawaiian hospitality. Would recommend this restaurant for a date night or a girls night out.

    Braised short ribs
    Beth s.

    Back again at one of our favorite spots in Kapaʻa, and Naisla did not disappoint. We started with the scallop and hamachi crudo appetizers--absolute musts and somehow even better than last time. The Caesar salad was the only slight miss for us, as the wasabi flavor was a bit overpowering. But everything else more than made up for it. The braised short ribs with risotto is hands down their best dish--tender, flavorful, and perfectly executed. We come back for this every time. Despite being very busy on a Sunday evening, the service was spot on: attentive, friendly, and well-paced. Always a great dining experience here, and we'll definitely be back again.

    Local lettuce
    Barbara S.

    We had a good meal here and a huge shout out to STEPH, our friendly and wonderful server. You can order a prie file meal here or order a la carte from the menu. Since I have a small appetite lately, I ordered the Wasabi Caesar with shrimp. The shrimp were so fresh and flavorful, I could have eaten twice as many! You get 4 shrimp on the salad. The salad was a little overdressed in my opinion. Hubby had the short rib on risotto. A huge service of risotto with a small short rib. He said he liked it. They have a nice cocktail selection and just a few wines by the glass. Many more wine selections by the bottle. We did wait awhile for our entrees but while waiting had a nice chat with our table neighbors who have been residents of Kauai since the mid '80's. That was nice to chat with them to hear their insights. Overall a great experience for a "newer" Kapaa restaurant.

    August 2025
    Tom S.

    Tasty food. Creative cocktail menu. Good if small wine selection. Friendly Service. Nice dining room. Parking situation sucks. Just 4 parking spots around the corner of the building in front of the coffee place. Warning signs declare don't park there until 5pm at risk of being towed away. The big parking lot down the hill on the right side of the building was gated and locked. Had early hour dinner. Sat next to a married couple who moved to Kauai from California 20 years ago. Had a conversation with them throughout the meal. They said that Naisla was the best restaurant on the island. IMHO that's debatable, but I respect their opinion. Bambie & I ate out frequently during our two week visit August 2025. Naisla was in the top three of the fancy places we ate. Others were Bar Acuda and Postcards, both located in Hanalei town.

    Lobster pasta, miso carbonara
    Kaitlin M.

    Best meal of our entire 8-day trip. The scallops appetizer is a MUST. The lobster pasta -- incredible. The miso carbonara could be paired with anything but not my absolute favorite!

    surf and turf - filet mignon with lobster
    Roxanne L.

    4.5 stars We had a really lovely dinner here! Service was genuinely great - our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and the kind of person who makes you *want* to tip well. He introduced us to their seasonal dessert, and we're 100% glad we listened. Such a good call. I had the lobster pasta and thoroughly enjoyed it. Flavor was spot on and exactly what I was craving. If I'm being picky, the pasta itself could've been a bit more al dente, but still delicious overall. We also tried the surf and turf, and that was a highlight. The filet mignon was cooked to juicy medium-rare perfection, and the lobster was tender and satisfying. We loved the sides too! The only downside for us was the mahi mahi. The owner fished it himself so that's really cool and it was tasty, but for the price, getting two skewers with three cubes of fish each felt a bit underwhelming. Overall, great service, memorable dishes, and a solid experience - we'd definitely come back, just maybe skip the mahi mahi next time.

    Arancini

    Naisla Kitchen is a nice little place. Ambiance is quaint. The staff is awesome very friendly and attentive and service is outstanding. Happy hour if 4-5, Dinner is available after 5pm. Prices are reasonable for Hawaii depending on what you order. I had an appetizer Arancini, ( Deep fried risotto) topped with ricotta pesto guanciale. It was outstanding, I have sampled all their appitizers and they are all very good can't miss, especially with a cocktail. I ordered the jidori chicken with purple mashed sweet potatoes and glazed heirloom carrots, with gastrique. One of my favorite dishes here. The fish is fresh everyday from.local fisherman and are outstanding as well. This place is a hidden little gem I go to when I am in Kauai.

    Erin Y.

    Came here for dinner and overall the food was great! We ordered apps and entrees, everything was super tasty and flavorful. However, the only call out was the Italian Ramen was on the lighter side; would prefer and more richer broth.

    Miso carbonara with a side of pork belly.
    Amy T.

    I'm ashamed to say this is the first time we have been here since it opened! Can easily say we will recommend Naisla and be back! Serviced was fantastic & the food was beyond amazing. We went with the specials for the appetizer and salad, if they have the cru ceviche, just say "yes please" when your server is telling you the nightly specials! Everything came out timely and there isn't a thing I would suggest to change our experience.

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    Stacy S.

    What a find! This great place is in a very non-assuming building, and we completely drive by it when we visited a year ago. I'm so glad that we had dinner here this visit. The place is cute and service is great. The NYE tasting menu was good. For me - tuna carpaccio, endive salad, garden pasta and lobster tail added, chocolate lava cake. ALL delicious. For him - arancini, smashed cucumber salad (which I tried - delish), filet mignon with lobster tail added, pumpkin sir cream coffee cake (also tried this - yum!) One more about the lobster tails - mine melted in my mouth and was so tender. His was not cooked the same way and assists a bit translucent. We were told that they sou-vide them so they are all the same... but they didn't look or taste the same.

    Miso carbonara  with a side of pork belly (top), and an Italian ramen - both tasty dishes. Mwuah...to the chef!

    Delicious and savory food. Loved the modern and upbeat ambiance. Our server was also great and hospitable.

    Scallops

    Well this was my most talked about place and a place I needed to revisit. I would say the food is still spectacular. However, being asked to move seats at the bar towards the end of our meal is a bit low class. For that I would say this place has drop a notch. Food still good but perhaps re-evaluate how you interact with patrons.

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    Very expensive. Food was ok nothing special to justify the high prices of everything. Restaurant is very loud.

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    Do they do take out or to go orders or is it fine service only?

    Don't know, but the food wouldn't be as enjoyable without the presentation. You'll have to call them to be sure.

    What are the hours for this place? Any reservations needed? Phone #

    They are currently open Wednesday- Sunday 5 to 930pm. You can make a reservation on OpenTable. I would highly recommend doing that. #808-855-0294

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