We had an absolutely wonderful evening at Postcards. The staff were so incredibly friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious! Loved the creative touches and use of local Fresh ingredients. Local market fish was fab, the night we went was swordfish, super well prepared. The crudo starter we had was also delightful. Only wish we would have saved room for dessert- they feature Lappert's ice cream prominently. Definitely a must dine! Thank you to everyone for making the eve of our engagement so wonderful ! read more

Our meal was excellent service was too. I didn't expect the level of odd to be so high. We will be back

We have driven past this place several times, saying we should try it out. Saw it in the movie Descendants, so I thought it was a breakfast joint. Wow it was I wrong amazing food, great choices for vegetarian and Mediterranean diet folks. Now keep in mind it's on island time and personality. Our server AJ was awesome. And kept the pace we wanted ( we just arrived from the mainland and we were beat). This has moved up on our list of favorites. read more

Postcards Restaurant - Swordfish special - Seafood Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

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Charming little restaurant with tasty food. I ordered the catch of the day, which was swordfish (mild and not too fishy). My family got the NY Steak and gnocchi - by far my favorite dish there. read more

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This cute and quant restaurant was one of my favorite places to eat on the island. The food was phenomenal! My husband and I shared the gnocchi and waygyu steak which was perfection. One nice thing about the service is that we ordered the Brussels sprouts that had macadamia nuts. I did not properly read that the appetizer included macadamia nuts and our server was very nice about sending it back and getting us a re-order without the nuts. read more

Special! Go! Hanalei is nestled in my favorite part of the North shore of Kauai. Not long ago this area was a sleepy little outpost on a narrow road. No more. The world has discovered this area and it can get very crowded during the day. I bookmarked Postcards years ago and finally,got around to enjoying a spectacular meal there last night . The space is an updated version of vintage Hawaii. Come here to enjoy truly island fresh. The flavors are created with a less is more intention. A tad of onion relish here a smidge of ginger salsa there . Just enough to complement the simple fresh dish. A simple menu that covers most taste including vegetarian. We went for the tempura battered vegetables to start. Fresh and perfectly cooked, zucchini, broccoli,carrot, mushrooms provided great munchies to enjoy with our drinks. Speaking of drinks. I enjoyed a fantastic Golden Eye Martini. Hendricks Gin,Dolins Dry and Sweet Vermouth and a single ice cube. The cube seems counterintuitive but, trust me,kept the drink perfectly cool while I drank it. The Mai Tai,which is always a staple for me in Hawaii, was Fab. Local ( Lahaina) Rum Fresh Kauai Lime,Koleana White Rum and Orgeat perfectly prepared. Hamachi Sashimi- So fresh I swear I saw it twitch! It's amberjack season in Hawaii and tonight I was the beneficiary..superb! Swordfish- Hawaiian Island line caught. With Napa cabbage and ginger Salsa, is enough to spoil you. Wagyu Beef Coulotte- Now we're talking. Served with roasted wild mushrooms and truffle puree, with Yuzu-Kosho chimichurri,made my day. Top it all off with a leisurely desert of Valrhona Chocolate Marquesa, Chevre Cheese cake and I'm happy. Don't miss a cup of the local coffee with desert...1+1=3 read more

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Easily the best restaurant we went to while in Kauai and my favorite meal of 2025. 5/5 recommend. Super cute restaurant, lovely atmosphere that's relaxed yet upscale. Welcoming and attentive service. Here's what we ordered and tried. We shared everything. 1) crispy leek salad (our server pointed it out, do not skip this) 2) ahi tartare with caviar (has a beautiful ginger shoyu on the base) 3) coriander crusted ahi 4) wagyu NY strip (it may seem basic to order a steak, but WOW it was the best steak I've had in years) 5) chèvre cheesecake -- I can't speak for the other items on the menu. But if you order these items, I guarantee that you will love your meal. read more

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Excellent food and charming atmosphere. Service was fine. Shrimp cocktail with horseradish panna cotta was outstanding. I had the scallops in curry, again outstanding. My date had risotto with a macadamia nut cream and loved it. Loved this dining experience and would highly recommend. read more

Food 100% Cocktails 100% Service 100% Great location! Loved this place so much we ate here 2 nights in a row:) read more

Postcards Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

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Walked in with no reservation and got our pick of a very nice desk seat (bug screens so you are safe from bites). We started off with the crispy leak salad and marlin ceviche (yummm) and I had some Perrier to drink. The leak salad was absolutely delicious. The ceviche was very interesting and we both enjoyed it more with each bite. It was really a unique twist on a classic and the flavors were great. Main courses were the fresh fish (swordfish) and tofu dish. Both were really great. The tofu was baked with seaweed wrap, and had a wonderful mustardy sauce and cooked veggies. The swordfish was buttery and rich. The seasoning was perfect and the fish was cooked just right (very moist inside). read more

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While the ambiance is lovely, the experience overall felt overpriced. The menu is quite limited and the food was surprisingly basic for the amount of hype this place receives. If you're only looking for a nice atmosphere and a drink, it fits the bill--but if you're after a high-quality meal, there are definitely better options nearby. read more

Came here for a nice dinner for our 3rd night in town. Hands down our server was outstanding and helpful/ very attentive. But the food fell short and left much to be desired. I do not mind spending money on quality enjoyable food. The food was just flat unfortunately. Amazing ambiance and atmosphere. The food just took away from the experience read more

My husband and I visited this place on our last night in Kauai and it was a little of a disappointment to end our trip, especially it being a nicer place to have dinner. We had a reservation and arrived a bit early so we waited and when we got seated our server seemed a bit annoyed with our presence. I ordered the scallops which were good compliments to the chef and my husband originally ordered the pasta but she brought him a plate of the market fish which he just ate with no complaints. Then as I finished my Mai-tai I wasn't asked if I wanted another beverage so we stuck with water. Overall our server wasn't as attentive to our table and she took a bit of time to get our drinks and order placed. The restaurant was a bit noisy with a lot of echoes. For the prices of the menu I would suggest another spot to spend your money and time. read more

Lamb Chops 5 medium rare, pistachio crusted, tomato sauce, medium juicy, flavorful Ahi Yellowfin 5 seared medium rare, wasabi cream sauce, bread crumb crust, carrot-ginger sauce, tender, flavorful Chevre Cheesecake 5 goat cheese, butter cookie & coconut crust, passion fruit gel, apple-pear jam, soft creamy texture Pina Colada 5 coconut milk, pineapple juice, not too sweet read more

We very much enjoyed our time at Postcards. We sat outside and the food and service was excellent. We're going back for my wife's birthday on Saturday! read more

Food is incredible. Fish is expertly prepared with natural flavors intact. Perfectly prepared with medium inside. Sauces are very complimentary to each fish taste. Presentation is beautiful and almost makes you want to wait a bit before eating the art ;) you will need reservations, but they are flexible if you arrive a bit too early and there is space. Quite friendly service. Overall just a happy friendly affair. read more

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The atmosphere is nice but the food and the service were lacking. The menu was very limited with a lot of strange combinations. Our server was disengaged and clearly didn't want to be there. The salad we shared was the highlight of the meal. The scallop entree set up was good but one of the four scallops was under-cooked and inedible. The market fish was ono and it was over cooked, but after we asked for the buerre blanc that goes with it, the flavor improved. Not the best choice for our last night here. read more

Hard to believe they didn't have bread. Also, leek salad with asparagus had less than 1 spear of asparagus cut up.

Such an odd vibe... the owner is intimidating and just getting to our table felt like talking to a school principal. The food was meh for the prices. I got the salad which was shocking for $19! The watermelon tasted old and mushy and it was basically lettuce and bean sprouts. Then I got the beef of the day. The beef (short ribs) was pretty good, but the sides were disgusting. The carrot purée tasted like baby food that had been taken out of a jar and warmed up. The veggies were not seasoned or cooked well- I usually love all veggies but I couldn't stomach these. My husband had a better experience with the fish. He enjoyed it, but the pea puree on that was weird too. Overall we had 2 apps, 2 entrees, and 2 glasses of wine and paid $215. The overall vibe was so weird and we were in and out in under an hour. Won't be returning. read more

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This restaurant was great the menu was spot on. Our waitess Carley answered any any all questions She was great read more

Service was terrible and food was cold and very marginal at best. Had a lovely experience 10 years ago when on island but would not recommend now. Very disappointing. read more

What a treat! Postcards exceeded all expectations. Food, service & ambience were great. Despite being out of a couple of things, AJ helped out with fantastic suggestions from the leek salad to scallops and chèvre cheesecake! All were amazing and some kind of blew our minds. read more

We went here for years and on our honeymoon too. Lovely setting, delicious food, a delight

Diner was amazing, even the swordfish "catch of the day" ( which is not my favorite fish !) was cooked to perfection, scallops were delicious as well with incredible mix of flavors ! Looking forward to come back ! read more

Postcards was quite noisy, the pricing was expensive and the portions were petite. Our waiter was attentive and pleasant and we were able to make a reservation. read more

The food was INSANE, drinks were delicious, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was so cozy yet elevated. The best place we ate on our visit! read more

Highly recommend. We were a party of 7 and fit a table great. It was for a 20th anniversary celebration and the food was incredible. Everything looked fresh, healthy, and delicious. The service was wonderful and our server went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of, even helping us celebrate the anniversary! Definitely looking forward to coming back someday. read more

There were six of us for dinner and had great meals, great ambience, and our server who was brand new did a great job. He didn't share his name was the only feedback. My husband and I had the lamb chops which were outstanding and the brussels sprouts and shrimp appetizers were very good too. read more

Food was great. Fish of the day was Ahi tuna which was great. Good selection of wines. Server was attentive and helpful.

Delicious dinners, the cutest restaurant, and Doug was such a nice waiter. The location is great with lots of shops across the street. Definitely make a reservation and go! read more

Food, service and ambiance were as promised. We the crispy leek, gnocchi and the rather pricy but good cauliflower with a refreshing glass of sauvignon blanc. A nice evening in Hanalei. read more

This place is a real gem. There isn't a dress code, but you shouldn't show up in swim trunks and sandals. Save it for a date night or special occasion and dress up. The menu is exotic so be prepared to try something new. read more

The food, drinks and, ambience were wonderful. Our server was very attentive while we dined here. read more

Food was very tasty - loved the crusty savory ahi tuna. Nice ambience in the evening and seating out on the lanai but honestly the service was not it. They took a while to get us seated (had a reservation) and after taking a while to get our order in they didn't come check in on us once. Mind you they weren't even that busy. We had a late lunch so we ordered a very light dinner so maybe we weren't considered prime customers? It was low key rude. read more

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The two best meals my wife & I had when staying @ Princeville & Lihue were both enjoyed @ Post Cards. The weather was nice & warm so we ate outside, we were well served & the ambiance is Kauai! read more

We were looking for an excellent meal. Restaurants in the princeville neighborhood close early and forget delivery. We got reservations same day. We sat at the bar because we arrived early. The staff, especially the bartender, Leah, who ended up helping us the rest of the night was friendly and shared some great dinner suggestions. A+ experience, food was fantastic and very unique. read more

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Ooooh boy. Probably one of the best meals I've ever had! We were able to get a reservation the same night which was awesome. We were looking for a room on the patio but when we got there, that room was pretty hot so they put us inside. That was great. Started out with an Empress, lemon drop. I didn't even know that was a thing. OMG! We tried several entrées at our table. The seafood is absolutely fantastic. Service was fantastic and our waiter was very helpful in staring us into exactly the right dish and drink. This was one of the best meals we had on the island, and I highly recommend it! read more

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Wonderful dinner here. Such an inventive menu with fresh ingredients. Lovely and attentive staff. We regularly eat at premier restaurants in San Francisco and found this spot exceptional. Very cute decor inside as well! read more

Went to the bar once and ate once here. Beautiful ambiance and one of the classier places on the island. They care about the quality and presentation of their food and cocktails. The fresh swordfish was outstanding. So was the coffee ice cream cake. LOVE Cacio e Pepe but would skip this dish here. It was watery and needs refining. Loved sitting at the cute bar and chatting with the staff. read more

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Great vegan options, a bit pricey but definitely worth it. The good was very tasty, server AJ is the best, but all around amazing service and very accommodating. Beautiful ambiance, especially in the front room. Highly recommend read more