We were in Kapaa after kayaking/hiking, and were tired and hungry. We thought back to a trip we had here 6 years ago, and remembered there was a place by our last condo we really liked. We figured out in was Sleeping Giant and decided to give it another try. So glad we did! You order at the counter, and find a place to sit outside or inside. It is very casual. They have drinks for sale or cold water available to customers. We ordered the Korean BBQ chicken plate, Habanero chicken plate and Poke plate. We all were so happy with our food! There was plenty to eat and share. The cashier did go around and check on everyone which I thought was great because she wasn't actually a server, just had good customer service. Would definitely return again! read more

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Great local food healthy and tasty not expensive super chill spot I have been going there for over 5 years read more

Meh. I've been on the hunt for amazing fish r tacos and this wasn't it. They used an interesting sauce which I personally wasn't a huge fan. Staff was quite nice. The place is small so if it's busy, you may have to wait a bit for a table. read more

Food was delicious! Bring cash if you don't want to pay the 4% credit card fee. Highly recommend this place!

If I could give this 6 stars, I would! Our neighbor in the condo next door recommended this place. I struggle to find words to tell you what a delight it is!! This really is off-the-beaten-track and we would never have found it without the recommendation and directions. It is part of a small building, just across the sidewalk beside Lava Lava Beach Club. The address is 440 Aleka Place in Kapa'a, HI. Tucked away in a small strip mall behind the Coconut Marketplace, between Imua Coffee Roasters and a jewelry shop, it is worth the search. They have a few tables inside for seating and picnic tables in front of the shop. Since we were a short walk away, we ordered take-out and ate our meals on the lanai of our condo. You enter and are greeted by a friendly person eager to help you order the take-out style meals. They are ready to answer any questions you might have. Fortunately, our neighbor recommended the Ahi Wrap. I just might dream of this meal when I am back home. To try to describe it (knowing I won't do it justice) is challenging. A very fresh, large tortilla is filled to the brim with rice which might have been seasoned with a touch of hoisin sauce, shredded carrots, a small amount of shredded cabbage and a few slices of cucumber and the freshest, perfectly sautéed Ahi you can imagine. The seasonings and a little bit of some dreamy sauce make this truly delicious. It is then wrapped up like a burrito. They give large portions. I am glad my husband and I split it. Perhaps most amazing of all, is that it cost $18.99, before taxes!! We came back several times for this meal. We also ordered the Korean Barbeque Chicken Plate on a different night, which was also very good. Since we live far from the coast and don't get fresh fish often, we usually stuck with the Ahi Wrap. The Lilikoi Cheesecake was really special, too. It reminded us of a cheesecake version of Key Lime Pie. They offer several wrap options, plate options, and Andy Iron Burritos, which we did not try, but I have no doubt are equally delicious. The only disappointing thing was that they are closed Saturday and Sunday, but hey, if you need the weekend off to create such amazing food and keep the workers so happy, it is a good call!! read more

The ahi wrap was incredible! I was going to share one with my boyfriend, and then we ended up ordering a second one because I ate too much of the first one and we both wanted more of it. The flavors were so balanced, and the ahi was so fresh. It was also a really good size, and at a good price point. The service was also really friendly. They were nice enough to help us pick out what to order, and even though it's counter service, they brought the food out to us when we were sitting outside. The ambiance is very casual, and I think they cater to both tourists and locals based on the price points being fair and the food not overly touristy. This will be a must-visit-again stop when we come back to Kauai! read more

Sleeping Giant Grill - Ahi wrap - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Best food in Kapa'a! No frills, delicious plates. We went twice on our trip! Highly recommend the shrimp plate.

OMG the Andy Irons Ono Burrito was the best fish burrito I've ever had hands down. AI would be around! Gino was an amazing server (maybe the manager??) and we had a great chat!! read more

The fish tacos were INCREDIBLE. Two will not do it! order a second order of them! The place is small but great! Service was amazing and food came out quickly and hot! would definitely eat here again! read more

Amazing food and staff! They did not have poke available today (unfortunate) but the chicken and fish was great. The ambiance was really cool and would be great for lunch or dinner read more

Sleeping Giant Grill - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

This place provides good value relative to all other places in Kauai. But, I really think the food is subpar. There are five of us and all our fish is overcooked and dry. They were out of all salad when we were there at around 630 pm read more

So good I went twice during my stay on Kauai!! The habanero chicken is to die for! everything we tried was great but the habanero chicken was a standout for me. It's like chicken katsu with a kick!! Service was great too read more

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This is in the coconut place right next to the set of condos. Lots of local favorites the fish taco was Ono with a sauce on cabbage the whole taco was really flavorful and tasty. The next one was the Mahi fish plate this as well has a sauce that made it taste so good and fresh came with white or brown rice and potato Mac. Really must try something from the sleeping giant. If you stay at the Austin you get a 10% discount coupon don't forget to use it. Everyone who serves you is kind read more

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Food service and portions. Delicious!! The service was warm and the ahi over salad- fabulous! Ono and ahi tacos- -amazing!

I felt this was a 4, but my wife said 5. This fast casual restaurant is tucked into a strip mall and has outdoor seating. They had enough options to satisfy my picky clan of eaters. Service was pleasant and food came out in 5-20 minutes. I had the Korean bbq chicken plate. The chicken was tasty but dry. The serving size was above average and I substituted mac salad for a green salad with sesame dressing. My son had the wagyu beef skirt steak. Serving size was predictably small and pricey but my son wouldn't eat anything else. He liked it. My wife had a fish wrap and was over the moon for it. It looked very messy with a puddle of liquid on the table. Lastly my daughter had chicken tacos that had a smoky red salsa on top. Everyone left happy and full. read more

Sleeping Giant Grill - Korean bbq chicken was a little dry. - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Pretty good grilled ono tacos. Fish was a little dry, but flavor was good. Lilikoi cheesecake was also flavorful. Service was fast and friendly despite the line out the door. read more

Sleeping Giant Grill - Grilled ono tacos - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Amazing! Highly recommend! I don't even like fish but the reviews suggested that they had the best fish tacos and they were right! Got an ono fish taco and a chicken taco and I think I liked the ono more than the chicken! read more

Sleeping Giant Grill - Ono taco - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Love Sleeping Giant! This time we shared a taco plate, because we had just been eating too much! The ahi tacos were really good, nicely balanced. read more

This place is a must! Highly recommend. My wife and I shared the grilled Ono tacos, Ahi burrito and mahi fish plate.

A really good spot that I would strongly recommend if you are craving some great fish tacos. It is a small place with a few tables and a couple outdoor seats as well. One person was taking orders and I think there were at least two people in the kitchen. They have both Ono and Ahi and I got the Ono fish tacos and it was really cool that I was able to get one grilled and one fried as they had different flavor profiles and I enjoyed them both quite a bit. My fiance got the Ahi and that was also a really different flavor profile as she got it rare and it was also really good. They have other things on the menu as well that also looked really good and one thing we decided to get was the Lilikoi cheesecake. It was a much more mild flavor as usually that type of cheesecake has a sweet lilikoi sauce on it when we have ordered it elsewhere but this one just looked like plain cheesecake. It was delicious and nice finishing note. read more

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So nice we ate here twice!! The food is amazing and I enjoyed the saucy front of the house lady. You can't go wrong, everything is super delicious. Do not miss! The restaurant is casual and low key. read more

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We got the chicken breast teriyaki and Korean barbecue chicken dishes. Oh my God, so delicious! The service was really friendly and helpful, and some of the locals gave us tips and recommendations on the menu. 1000 out of 1000 experience! And don't sleep on the cucumber kimchi. read more

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Amazing fish with great flavors. I don't usually like fish so my go to is fried. I got 2 tacos, 1 ono fried and 1 ahi grilled. They were both amazing. And the ahi was actually better and had a spicy sauce that made the dish. Ahi salad was also nice but the tacos were better read more

Sleeping Giant Grill - Ono grilled over salad 4/5 - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Grilled ono plate was absolutely delicious - grilled to perfection! . Fast and friendly service to top it off. read more

Sleeping Giant Grill - Grilled ono plate with brown rice and organic green salad - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Service: Really Great! They have a lot of seating and were quite busy so we understood it took some time to get the order out (but honestly not bad with how busy they were. Food: We tried their burrito with ono, habanero chicken plate, and ahi plate. They were so so good!! Ahi was not super rare but whatever seasoning they had was great. Portions are generous and everything was so fresh. The burrito was really packed and tasted great. I would definitely recommend coming here if you can for fresh fish. They had fresh poke and lilikoi cheesecake too. We didn't try it but it looked really great! read more

Did a Yelp search for food near me while on vacation and came across the Sleeping Giant Grill. We were happy with the Friendly staff, amazing food, fairly priced meals and good atmosphere. Would eat here again! read more

The food was absolutely amazing! The customer service was superb. The inside of the restaurant was so hot! It was much cooler to sit outside. Thankfully they have a few tables outside so that wasn't a problem! read more

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We did take out our first night on Kauai. This had a great nearby location, though was a little tricky to find it behind the coconut marketplace. The food was great and on time, the staff was super friendly and helpful. The only bummer was that the menu wasn't really online (just Yelp user photos), so we had to call to find out what was still in stock read more

Excellent food and service. Friendly people and great food, what more could one ask for? Burritos, fish tacos...yum!!! read more

This place is addictive! We were in on Kauai for a week and staying a very short walk from Sleeping Giant Grill. Our resort had a great restaurant onsite but we needed a change. If you want amazing fresh fish at a reasonable price you will find it here. Two of our FOUR visits to this restaurant had us waiting in a line that stretched out the front door. Don't let that scare you. It is worth it. Staff is super friendly too! read more

My husband and I went there for lunch. The place had simple decor, but the Korean BBQ chicken was delicious. The ahi salad, however, was mediocre and overpriced. The staff were friendly, and the presentation of the dishes was impressive. read more

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Friendly staff- we apparently hit a rush time and had to wait nearly 30 mins for a wrap and teriyaki chicken plate. Price was reasonable considering it's in the middle of a tourist area. The food was good - not exceptional - thus the four stars. read more

Went here for dinner twice while visiting Kauai! The food is absolutely amazing. It is a must try!!

The shrimp burrito is delicious and Mae sure to order the lilikoi cheesecake, yum! The staff is really nice and even though they get busy, you don't have to wait long read more

Fresh local caught fish. Fish tacos are excellent. Lots of fish, so we split an order. Wife said her best yet. Highly recommend.

So many good reviews, but we walked in and out of this place. It's a dive, and not many options for GF restrictions.

Great place for takeout, but if you want to dine in you are taking your chances that a table will be available. It's a small place that does big business. The shrimp wraps are stuffed and have a yummy sweet-Asian-like flavor in the sauce. They were so big, that I got three meals out of mine (I am a very light eater). As busy as they were, we did not have to wait more than 20 minutes for our order for three of us. We'd return and try another menu item. read more

We have eaten here both times we went to Kauai. A little, strip mall, quaint Cafe. Food is tasty, fresh & healthy. We leave full & feeling like we ate a healthy meal. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Got the shrimp and ahi tacos. Friendly staff and fresh tasting. Would come back!

It was nice to sit outside as the inside got a little stuffy. Their fried fish tacos were good. I also got to try their special of the day. Unfortunately the steak was over cooked for medium but their salad was amazing with the sesame dressing, kinda tasted like the kewpie sesame dressing, which I love. The staff were accommodating and helpful. Customers ordered at the counter first. read more

Sleeping Giant Grill - Special - steak plate. The salad was delish! Steak was too tough even for medium. - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii