This place is the real deal…read more I had pulled pork arepa and it was huge hot and delicious Wife did the shrimp plate with plantains and it was soooo good Will definitely be back

Wow! Delicious and unique flavors! And the sweetest business owner…read more Ally's Cocina is a hidden gem, woman-owned Venezuelan food truck, tucked in at the Kauai Mini Golf. It's located on the patio. Order food from Ally's, and then while you wait, order drinks at the Mini Golf Cafe, across the patio. Four of us ordered way too much but enjoyed it all. Our fave items: -King Kong Arepa with chicken (chicken, black beans, avocado, fried egg, feta, and Ally's cilantro-garlic sauce (we ordered this fresh, flavorful sauce on the side)) -King Kong Arepa with pork -Cachapa The arepas are substantially stuffed so I'd probably share one next time. Everything is 100% gluten-free, and most items can be made dairy-free if needed. Yum! Mahalo Ally!

Very good time at Paco's Tacos. Service was fairly quick and owner was friendly. Cute shaded…read moreoutdoor seating, abundance of seats available. I got carne asada fries and a baja fish burrito. Fries were spectacular, but the burrito had WAY too much bean for me personally, so the burrito wasn't my favorite. Everyone else in my group enjoyed their food though. I would recommend going but if you get a burrito, watch out for the portion of beans in it.

Disappointed Lived in SAN for many years and experienced…read moreMexican food all over Baja CA. Had the fish tacos which was fresh. However was not complimented by seasoning, cabbage/creama and overall average at best. We ordered a side of beans, tasted like they came out of a can and was hoping for that authentic taste. Upside, Hubby had tacos pastor which he enjoyed.

So good we couldn't wait to eat it! The fish tacos are to die for. We ate every single bite of…read moreeverything we ordered. Takes a little bit to get the order but well worth the wait.

California meets Kauai. The owners are from Southern California and are in the kitchen cooking. You…read moreknow the food is good. And it is, we went back twice during our stay. The rice and beans are great, we all had different tacos each time, all great! The fresh fish tacos have a great chipotle sauce, the fried fish tacos are perfectly crispy without all the extra grease. Plus, you have killer mountain views from the tables in front of the place. Can't go wrong

Amazing and friendly service by Josie and Cassie. Can't believe this is our first time here after…read morevisiting Kauai 4-5 times the last 15 years. We ordered: Clam chowder - flavorful, not too creamy/thick Caesar salad - generous portion Kalbi ribeye - cooked well, yummy marinade Seafood risotto special - pricey but delish! An entire lobster tail was part of the entree Kids fettuccine - solid Grasshopper pie for dessert - yum Cocktails were great as well! Thanks for a lovely meal and taking our reservation just a few hours before.

The Bistro Kilauea - Skip this place for lunch if you can. All over cooked and over priced. Unless…read moreyou simply get a drink on your way home from the beach Don't eat here! What happened!!? Maybe the kitchen staff retired

Best food I've had so far on the island. Unique takes on classic dishes (don't just believe me, try…read moretheir Mac-and-cheese bites!). Their dry-aged steak is worth it as a main shareable dish with a unique butter compote smothered on top - you truly don't need a side dish for it. The cocktails/mocktails are also very unique and delicious. Wait staff was attentive and helpful, even with a tree nut allergy at the table. I would recommend making reservations and having this as a must-eat location in Northern Kauai!

The steak and mashed potatoes were perfect, and the chipotle butter that comes with the steak is…read moreabsolutely out of this world. We also tried the fried mac and cheese, which was even better than expected. The place has a really cool vibe. I wasn't big on the drinks, but that's more on me since I'm not much of a whisky fan. If you are, the mai tai would probably be right up your alley. Overall, the food and service were on point at a reasonable price. It definitely felt like we got great value for our dinner.

I can't believe this was the first time I've had food from this place. I would definitely come back…read moreagain, but WiFi's beat the crowd. Ordered a grilled fish plate with a green salad, instead of the potato mac salad. Food was very tasty, except for the rice. Frankly that the only reason why I wouldn't rate it 5 stars. Hopefully, the next time, the rice will be better. Other than that, I would recommend this place for sure. I'm looking forward to going back.

Overloaded Fish Tacos, buried in an avalanche of slaw and heavy, cold, salsa-like(?) tomato chunks…read more One of the few disappointments of our trip. Heard this spot was great. Probably is? Next time, I'll get the poke, which is supposed to be good. Fish Tacos just seemed like a thing to get on Kauai. The 'well done' ahi was spicy & flavorful. A blackened taste, which I love. Had to scoop off a ton of toppings to find it, but once I did, it was yummy. The other fish, was pretty bland. We did nearly screw-up our order, so I appreciate the frantic girl in charge, not getting mad at us and adjusting things for a last-minute fix.

Great food and friendly service at Red Hot Mama's! One of my favorite quick stops on the island…read morewhen I'm between visits helping local moms and babies. If you're on Kauaʻi, definitely check them out. And for natural birth support, visit www.naturalbirthhawaii.com

The wait for food was longer than an hour around dinner time! Burrito was half decent but not…read morefabulous. Salsa costs A DOLLAR!? Little cups of salsa are always free at taquerias in my experience. Ambiance was mid. Chairs and tables were uncomfortable after waiting over an hour.

Worth all of the hype - nothing on their menu will disappoint. I don't anticipate ever being able…read moreto top that churro French toast in my lifetime for breakfast, it is incredible if you've got a sweet tooth. Indoor seating is limited but their counter service is quick so you can grab and go to a nearby picnic table if there are no seats inside.

The restaurant has quite a bit of seating but was still a full house when we went…read more I tried the garlic shrimp. It ws sooo good. Very generous portion of sauce and goes so good with the rice.

Food - 5 stars. Easily. Some of the best sauces I've ever tasted & obviously locally sourced…read moreingredients. The basic green salad was absolutely incredible. The hot wings are unique in a very good way. They are definitely hot but have such a well balanced flavor profile. Even their fries have a dusting of magic on them. The sticky ribs are a must try. Ambiance is fun & lively. Tiki drinks are fun & strong. The only reason I held back a star is because we were a party of 2 waiting behind two larger groups of people to be seated. Multiple people were allowed to walk up & enter through the exit, then sit at the bar while we were patiently waiting to even be approached. We would have gladly sat at the bar, if anyone would have checked with us. I guess it pays to be aggressive here? The check in process during busy times should be regulated & monitored better. Other than that, once we were approached we were seated after a short wait and service was great after that. Food was so good, we came back the next day and were seated immediately. Aloha!

It's such a shame, because my wife and I love trying tiki bars whenever we go to a new place, but…read moreTiki Iniki just feels like no one cares. At all. Service is slow. Slooooowwwww. Slow. The worst mai tai I have ever had. My god. Ordered the "top shelf" Mai tai, and it was absolutely brutal. First, it wasn't shaken OR stirred. What does this mean? It was served one ingredient on top of the next, room temperature, and tasted like a hot mess. We actually felt sick from it. The amount of syrup this bartender used was crazy. She's either not tasting her drinks, or has just fried her taste buds doing god knows what over the years. Please, for your customer's sake, train the bartenders.

Service was great and dinner was phenomenal! We got the hummus to start with. I was skeptical at…read morefirst, as I've never heard of edamame hummus, nor have I eaten hummus with a rice-nori crisp. I was blown away by the flavor of the hummus. The sesame and edamame combination was delicious. Dinner: I ordered the seed crusted lamb rack and it was cooked to perfection. The fennel was a great touch, and the whipped feta added such a good tang to the dish. I would've loved just a bit more of the feta because it was so good. My wife ordered the risotto and she thought it was amazing. She loved the hint of citrus in the dish that provided some freshness to pair nicely with the rich flavor of the ricotta. We are hoping to be able to visit once more before we leave!

5 stars for the fried leek and noodle salad and the scallops, whose sauce was delicious? 1 star for…read morethe lamb that really missed the mark. You couldn't taste the herbs and the olive tapenade didn't go at all. The meat was not of highest quality. The coffee ice cream pie also missed the mark. The coffee flavor was missing completely and the microgreens did not belong there. The texture was icy and hard instead of creamy and chewy. Also it was my birthday and they did nothing to acknowledge that. The service was unprofessional. I don't recommend.