Nice location and friendly staff. The food was delicious! Good wine selection; I especially enjoyed the white sangria! Started off the meal with a delicious tapenade trio with homemade crostinis! My husband had fresh swordfish grilled with the macadamia butter; great balance of flavors. I had the sorrento, delicious seafood pasta dish in a chèvre Chardonnay sauce. Very rich and amazing! Lastly we had the mini lava chocolate cake; tasty and finished off the dinner well! read more

One of the best dining experiences of our lives. The food was amazing and made even better by the great atmosphere and service. We sat on the porch on a perfect night. We ordered the fish of the day (Ono) and the coconut Thai noodles. Both amazing. But by far the best part of the meal was the dessert - the Holokai Mousse. Incredibly light and sweet with just the right amount of passion fruit. Even though we only have a week on the island, we're planning to come back again in two days. We want the mousse again. WOW. read more

Ignore the vegan theme of this resturant - if you love meals with a variety of intense flavors, you will love this place! - seafood dishes served here are the best of any resturant on the North Side Wasabi crusted Ahi was incredible, intense flavors and tender tuna Get the appetizer platter for a real treat of 5 different tastes of fish and veggies including taro - all so good you'll want to order another for dinner. The Namsu salad was so intriguing that it should be a regular salad! Of course all the vegetable sides were great and well prepared. Save room for the chocalate volcano dessert. Melts in your mouth with an explosion of flavors This chef is innovative and an undiscovered gem! read more

Charming smallish restaurant in beautiful Hanalei, Kauai. It was wonderful to sit outside for dinner here! We had the Postcards Platter to start. Some of the flavors were new to us (taro fritters), but we enjoyed it. I chose The Sorrento for my entree and really liked this pasta with seafood dish. The Chardonnay sauce was delicious! My reason for giving 4 stars instead of 5? Our server, Gina, wasn't especially attentive and didn't smile the whole time we were there. read more

Cute restaurant with homey feel and great food. We shared the homemade bread with macadamia nut butter, the beet salad, the catch of the day (blackened ono), and the lava cake. All were delicious! read more

Postcards Restaurant - Seated on the (screened, thankfully) patio. - Seafood Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Wonderful atmosphere, very flavorful dishes, and very pleasant staff. We had the bread and polenta to start , and then the fresh fish blackened was the bomb! read more

I will admit that we stopped coming here a few years ago - it had gotten inconsistent and ioverpriced - even for Kaua'i. Well a friend convinced us to come back after they re-opened for socially distant outdoor dining and we are so glad we did! New chef, new menu, new prices and it is wonderful! -The food is delicious. On our first visit a few weeks ago I had a hoisin glazed seared Ahi on a bed of farro. It was the best piece of ahi I have had anywhere on Kaua'i and I've had a lot of ahi over the years. Others at our table enjoyed the fish & chips and another seafood special. On our last visit I actually had the turmeric naan bread appetizer for my dinner - it had a plethora of veggies on top and a lemon yoghurt dressing. So good!!! We had shared it as an appetizer the week before but I wanted it all to myself this time. Hubby loved his organic spaghetti and our dinner partners loved their seafood specials. We ran into friends there and when we were leaving they could barely say goodbye - too busy moaning over their food. The appetizer was $14 and the fish dishes were $22 for good portions. Very fair for the area! -The wine prices are amazing. At least right now it is 40% off all bottles of wine and the wine bottle prices are reasonable as they are - the 40% off makes it VERY affordable. They also have $5 beer and wine specials every evening as well. And the selection is small but interesting. -The Service is great. We had Dayna as our server both times we visited recently and she is friendly, knowledgeable and very responsive. On our first visit we loved that she made a wine recommendation that was actually in the lower end of the bottle prices but that she thought would go well with what we ordered. She's fabulous. -Atmosphere is good. Right now all seating is on the patio. The first time we went two weeks ago the place was empty but apparently the word got out because last night it was full. While all parties were properly socially distanced I felt like it was a little close last night - but everyone was respectful, wore a mask while moving around and going in/out. We just probably won't go again on a Sat. night. We keep forgetting we are retired and can go out to play on a "school night." Anyway thank you Joe for this local rediscovered gem! read more

St Regis suggested this restaurant. The service was good but the food was poorly prepared. The fish... monk Chong was over cooked and very dry...the ahi was ... or seemed low grade... thin and a lot of fat. The jasmine rice had no flavor. All restaurants have bad days... unfortunately most people do not return after a bad experience. All four in our party will not return. read more

We yelped this place and decided to try it. It's pricey but we'll worth it. I had the lobster tail and it was delicious. I also had the sake drink and it had a hint of ginger which was refreshing. The ambiance was very quaint. They also give you a little souvenir, a postcard. What a great touch. Try this place you won't regret it. read more

Postcards Restaurant - Lobster tail. Absolutely delicious. - Seafood Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

They were "slammed " so we and everyone else had to wait. They were apologetic but not on the case. It continued inside. I had to get up to ask for additions the food was drop and go. I ordered the fish special "market price" $42 so my expectations were proportionate. The fish was over cooked but fresh, the broccoli Luke warm and the coconut rice was way over flavored. I got the potatoes instead. We skipped dessert after waiting 10 minutes for the table to be cleared and watching the table next to us be ignored. There are many other options for fish at that price point that deliver. Save yourself the Time and money. Go somewhere else.... read more

The best part of this restaurant was the service. The food was overpriced and my fish was WELL over cooked. The broccolini was steamed and had no sauce or spices. My girlfriend had the sorrento. wWhile better than my dish it was still pretty bland. I would go to the dolphin across the street before going back. read more

So I'm from outside Philadelphia so my food expectation in pretty high. With that being said, I don't mind paying a high price for food that deserves it and this place just doesn't. $42 for unseasoned, dry fish with no creative sauce or flavor and a waitress with an attitude, I'll pass. I think at one time it was probably great, but has gone downhill. Save your money and go across the street to the dolphin, best fish on the island. read more

I make it a priority to dine at Postcards every other year I am in Kauai. I travel thought out the states and I put Postcards in my top 5 favorite restaurants I have ever dined at. I make it a point to tell the main chief how great of a job he does. My favorite dish is there WASABI CRUSTED AHI. Getting there fresh baked bread is a must. read more

Postcards Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Loved the food and portion sizes. We went for moms 70th birthday which they (hostess) acknowledged as we arrived by saying happy birthday but didn't bring even a scoop of ice cream after we spent $200 for three people! I thought this was tacky of them. The wait staff could also use some refinement in their speaking skills and overall approach to customers. It seems very hard to find personable talent with people skills in many professions in Kauai. read more

I really wanted to like this restaurant because it is so CUTE, but the food was AWFUL. I had the fettucine with shrimp which was OK -- just OK, not great, not even good, just OK. But my husband had the wasabi crusted ahi. I tasted a few bites and it was horrible. The cook on it was all wrong. It was a soggy mess. Oh, and by the way, the price was not on the menu, it just said "market price." It turned out to be $42. That is way too high. I wouldn't eat here again. read more

This foodie heaven is a keeper. Perfect ambiance and hugely unique healthy food. Everything from the crab cakes and the polenta extravaganzas to the beet goat cheese salad is a tongue-luscious-Hawaiian-starlight-oceanic-symphony of delights. The organic bread and macadamia nut butter is comfort food for the most depressed souls. You cannot leave here without hope that the Trump era--fast food and all--will be destroyed by Hanalei joy. Eat here and you'll find the loving caring hands of chefs who love their island lore. read more

On the recommendation of an area native, we tried Postcards and liked it so much the first time, we returned last night. On the first night I tried the Mahi-Mahi, served in a delicious broth that enhanced the Mahi's obvious freshness, and accompanied with a sweet potato puree. Last night, after sharing a fresh garden salad, I started with a perfectly prepared Grilled Octopus, which can be a difficult item to prepare with the right consistency...it was perfect. A bit spicy for me...but I loved it. The New Zealand Salmon with crispy skin was excellent. My wife had the Zucchini Spaghettini with mushroom bolognaise and last night, the Gado-Gado, a vegan dish with tofu in a yummy peanut sauce. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner last night and expressed my gratitude for a job well done. And, Chef Javier rocks! read more

Overpriced for the quality of food. I have no problem paying for food as long as it's quality. Swordfish didn't taste the freshest and for $42 (served with rice and broccoli), I expected more. There are better places on the island to eat. read more

Of all of the amazing restaurants we have been to, this is one we talk about on a regular basis. Located on the North Shore of Kauai, nestled in lush Kauai landscape just off the highway, there is this little green cottage & old sign. The atmostphere is casual and romantic. And the food is to die for!!! The freshest fish ever. Brings in crowds, so be prepared to wait. But the wait is worth it! Saw Henry Ford & Calista Flockhart last time we were there. If you happen to stop by, say hello to Stamps, the resident cat. Not sure if we speak of him or the restaurant more. ( : read more

Overall, we loved this place! Appetizer plater was amazing...and so was the Chocolate Volcano! Although still very good, the entrees left just didn't add up :( Staff and Service was fantastic! read more

This restaurant has an intimate and charming vibe, and we had a great experience here. I gave it a 4 star instead of a 5 star because although the food was great, it was not mind blowing. Firstly, the staff was warm and welcoming. We waited for our table for about 30 minutes, and we were able to order a glass of wine and sat outside. The selection of wine etc. was great. The inside of the restaurant is fabulous! It is so charming! I am vegan and ordered a vegan entrée - can't remember what it was called, but it was like a vegan lasagna. It was absolutely delicious. I really liked how they identified items as being gluten free or vegan on their menu. It saved me from having to ask the server lots of questions. When I asked him a few questions about other items, he was very knowledgable. My husband ordered a seafood pasta and he told me it was fantastic. We also ordered a vegan chocolate silk pie. That too was great. Overall we had a great experience and this has been the best restaurant we have tried so far in Kauai! read more

Amazing food! We shared the appetizer platter for 2 and the fresh fish of the day, Ono with the pepper pineapple sage sauce. Taste buds were in heaven! read more

Postcards Restaurant - Appetizer platter for 2 and Mong Chong with pepper pineapple sauce - Seafood Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

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We had an incredible experience! The best food we had the entire trip to the island. The service was great, the food was amazing and the environment was pure upscale island vibes. We will definitely be back again! You won't retreat going to Postcards Cafe! read more

My wife and I are Haena locals who hadn't been to Postcards for several years. We were overjoyed to experience Postcards under the creative talents of a world-class chef & the leadership of the owner who has moved the menu from essentially vegetarian to quality seafood and meat mains. The restaurant's new offerings include delightful first-course plates with uniquely flavorful sauces, well-conceived mains presented artfully & unforgettably, and two scrumptious dessert selections.The new menu has high appeal to both visitors & locals. Postcards is now #1 for our dining out preference on our Kauai's North Shore! read more

We were really disappointed in our meal last night. We are here 3 years ago and liked it so much we came back a 2nd time in 1 week. This time, the food was sub-par; over-cooked and under-seasoned and way over-priced. Not worth it, sadly. read more

Postcards is open for patio & garden dining. We had dinner there last night, and it was fabulous! The mixed green salad was fresh and lightly topped with a delicious dressing. The catch of the day was ono, and was prepared to perfection. The owner has drastically reduced prices & all wine bottles are 40% off too. We had a very reasonably priced dinner that was 5 star quality. A real treat! Go to Postcards and support our local restaurants that are all struggling without tourists on island. read more

Cute little spot. Service was friendly but a little impersonal. The menu prices are way too high for the quality of food and atmosphere of the restaurant. I'm assuming this used to be a great spot. Just feels very tired and they're not really trying. $42 main dishes should be way better quality. The dishes were presented well, just not to the standard one would expect. More a casual post beach dining spot that's charging middle fine dining prices. Disappointed. read more

Very impressive menu. Tasty food with lots of complex flavors. The new young chef, Javier Melendez, has taken this 24 year old establishment into new heights using fresh seafood ingredients enhancing them with flavors from around the world. The service as well as the atmosphere is worth the trip to Hanalei Bay. read more

Best fish restaurant on the island. Prices are on the expensive side, but the preparations are definitely worth it. The restaurant is in an old residence and the patio is quaint. read more

This is an amazing place to eat .. the food was awesome and the staff even better .. had vegetarian food and not disappointed at all in-fact amazing food .. the roasted beet salad , sombrero were amazing .. the divine chocolate volcano is a must have .. Chris is one of the best one to help what an personality hats off read more

I went with a group of finicky eaters who had researched this place and decided it was the one place we could all agree on, even though the menu isn't extensive. Unfortunately on arriving the server informed our Vegan that the "Tandoori" dish he really wanted was no longer on the menu (though it is still on the website where my friend found it - the server said that was unfortunate and would see about getting it changed, though a couple of weeks later it's still there). Those of us looking forward to fresh fish (and who hadn't seen the website) were told that almost everything fishy was "Market Pricing" which turned out to be about $40 a pop (the same thing at Foodland supermarket - yes I know there's probably a quality difference etc etc - was just $5 a pop. We actually bought the same thing ourselves the next day at Foodland, grilled it up and it was AMAZING. We got the feeling that like many other places, "Market" should perhaps be interpreted to mean "what we think you can pay". Oh and if you want a small plate of bread to munch on while waiting, that's extra. Postcards seems to be a place for the Princeville kind of people. If that's not you, look elsewhere. So almost all of us went for the "Sorrento" pasta which was a little more reasonable ($24). When it came, one of the dishes looked really different to the others. We called the server back over and she assured us they were all the same even though one CLEARLY looked like it was made of different ingredients. The sauce was the same, but not much else was - I guess the kitchen improvised when they ran out of ingredients. And unfortunately the sauce was extremely rich even though we knew it was goat cheese (Chevre) which is pretty powerful but this was on a whole other level. One of us had a few bites and said "I just can't eat this, it's too rich" - another struggled half way through theirs before giving up for the same reason, and I ate the whole thing, and regretted it all night (thank goodness I brought some Rolaids). When another server came to collect our plates he didn't ask whether we liked the food or wanted to take the uneaten portions home, or whether there was anything wrong with the untouched serving, he just whisked them away and returned with the dessert menu, cautioning us that they were already out of a couple of items (yes, the ones we actually wanted). So on the positive side, it's a cute little place, nice inside. But there's a limited menu and a very small kitchen which sorta suggests you need to arrive early to get whatever you want. Also if they're out, they may try to improvise. And beware of "market pricing" unless you're well off and used to that sort of thing. And the menu on the website needs updating. Won't be coming here again. I found two AMAZING Italian joints elsewhere on the island which are well worth the drive, if that's what you want. Fish? Try Foodland and buy yourself something nice with the considerable savings. read more

Where to start with this "gem" : Let's begin with the deceptive menu prices. You would think that with most items under the entree section of the menu being in the $24-$28 range, market price would be in the low $30s. Wrong. MARKET PRICE = $42. So we've established this is a high end restaurant (even for the area). The bread was not free; the macadamia nut butter was average, nothing great. The flesh of the bread was good but the crust was inedible. The beet salad was in fact not a beat salad. It was arugula with a tiny side of beets. Not worth the $12 price of entry. One of the main entrees we ordered was the sorrento. It was TERRIBLE. The sauce tasted like chalk and was very gritty. All of the seafood was overcooked. The other entree we ordered was the daily fish: the monchong. While it was not overcooked, it was so bland I had to request salt to accompany it. The broccolini was also not seasoned. Overall, very disappointing for a place of these prices. You can get better food anywhere else for a much lower price. read more

Might be the least enjoyable dining experience we've had in a long time. Inside, it is EXTREMELY LOUD! The serving staff seemed to be oblivious. The food was OK but not up to standard...for the prices, it should be better. The Sorrento dish was average. If you go there and sit inside, I suggest you bring your noise reduction headphones! Probably our last time going to this restaurant. read more

Same ole, Same ole...we stopped going to Postcards Cafe because we grew tired of the same menu items offered year after year. Would be nice if they could step out of their comfort zone and create/add new dishes to the menu from time to time. (As a reference, we regularly travel to Hanalei and have dined at Postcards since 2001) read more

I read the reviews, put on my best evening gown, drove there expecting the best!! Instead, I quickly realized that this poorly managed establishment isn't anything like the rest of this paradise island, in fact, I believe it's the crusty sore on Kauai's face!! Such rude, untutored demeanor and collective presence unbecoming of the Aloha spirit that I have come to love and embrace.... Shame on you Postcards Cafe, all of you still need much schooling on what it truly means to be hospitable and kind to ALL of your guests and not just only to those who look like you :( read more

This place has always been one of our favorite date night spots but there is new staff and a new cook and it has taken a turn for the worst. We will not be going back. The hostess and waitress were extremely rude my husband and I were embarrassed to take our family that was visiting us there. It's such a shame. Avoid the pregnant waitress she will make your dinning experience highly unpleasant, read more

1 star for cold beer! Waited 45 minutes while looking at empty tables, lackadaisical customer service, food was meh. The best item on the menu was the $3 bread. Don't waste $42 on the catch of the day... so not worth it. read more

We originally set out to goto The Dolphin for dinner but they were so crowded and disorganized we weren't sure how long the wait would be so we went to The Postcard, we were seated right away in a much more quiet and relaxed setting. The staff was very happy and attentive. The meal was wonderful, the blackened fish was cooked just right, the shrimp in the pasta was freshly cooked and tender. Everyone enjoyed their meals. read more

Cute and cozy atmosphere, making me feel like I was visiting at a friend's house. Friendly staff, delicious food, but it was a bit pricey. And like always, specify your food preferences! All in all pretty high on the yum factor... I'd still hit this place up after a snorkeling sess =) read more

Our group had dinner here the other night and we were very disappointed with the quality of food we received. I had the Caesar salad and the veges were wilted. The croutons were stale and soggy. We also ordered the grilled fish which was severely overcooked. This used to be one of my fave restaurants in Hanalei, but with our large group - everyone had the same thoughts about the quality of food we received. The service was wonderful. They were very attentive. read more