What a view! Add the strongest tiki vibes & I'm all in. You can park at Lydgate park and easily…read morewalk over, if you are not staying at the Hilton. You place your order, are handed your finely crafted tiki drinks and are given a buzzer for your food. We ordered two versions of the Mai Tai and both were delicious, you can't go wrong. There was plenty of covered seating to choose from. The basic burger was cooked to perfection and delicious. I love sweet pickles, so I was a happy girl. The fries are coated in some sort of magical crispy dust. The view can't be beat. You will not regret stopping by here. Beware of the highly trained chickens, lol.

Great little tiki bar located right on the Hilton property near Lydgate Beach. Bartenders are…read morefantastic across the board and really make the experience. Drinks are strong and well made, with a solid variety of rums to choose from. You truly can't go wrong with any of the Mai Tais. Food was surprisingly good. We loved the kalua pork nachos, the poke bowl, and the panko battered keiki tenders. Perfect beach bar food but done right. If you're staying at the Hilton, you get two free Mai Tai vouchers per day at check in, which makes this spot an easy go to. One of the highlights was the chickens casually wandering up to the bar and the locals sharing background stories and cultural insight about the island. Relaxed, welcoming, and a really fun place to hang out.

Hula pie was delicious and restaurant was really beautiful! Will definitely go back when in Hawaii.read more

Food 9/10 I had the fish and chips and it was amazing!…read more Service 9/10 Our server was amazing! Ambiance 8/10 We were seated in their downstairs dining area but had an amazing view of the water.

I have only had kava IN Hawaii. I am not a connoisseur or expert by any means. I do know kava and…read morekratom get a bad wrap, particularly in the mainland. It is simply "nature's" relaxation. I found this local kava bar on Yelp prior to staying in Kapa'a, and it is in a cute area near dowtown Kapa'a. We arrived shortly afteopening on a weekday so got to have the place to ourselves. The owner, farmer, and bartender -Aaron was hospitable. He shared his story of getting into the science of the kratom and kava business. He makes delicious cocktails for those of us who may choose to ease into the kava experience. But the proper way to drink kava, is in a purer form out of a coconut shell where you taste it and may get a stronger effect. Overall, his place was quaint, had amazing artwork and was decorated to match the vibes. Theres a small side of the room for local musicians to play in open mic sessions or even have kareoke. The only negatives were poor parking and a little expensive, but since kava bars are few and far between and seems he really puts TLC into his product so defo recommend if you are in the area! Besides it is not far from The water and beautiful town.

No real awa here. Just watered-down powder stuff. They're showing smoothies and açaí bowls too, but…read morenah. Owner gave off weird vibes... greasy shirt and all.

Honestly, I would recommend making reservations for the Plantation House multiple times during your…read moretrip! The food, service, and ambiance were wonderful! We went for dinner and there were 4 adults and we had our 3 year old and 1 year old with us. They were very accommodating and family-friendly, which is always nice to see. The food was absolutely delicious and I would easily go back again and again, because it was a great experience. I would recommend the fresh catch Oscar and for dessert, we enjoyed the sorbet trio

Its a lovely open-air restaurant in an old house with shops and a gallery tucked here and there…read more It's in a large property with plenty of free parking and they offer various activities. Great place for weddings, too. We had a late lunch here. The menu is standard American fair and local dishes. I had cream of mushroom soup and a burger. The soup was pretty good, until I found undissolved clumps of flour at the bottom. My personal preference was if for it to have not been pureed as much, but that didn't affect taste. They kindly took the soup off the bill even though I didn't ask for that, given I had eaten most of it. The burger was also good, cooked to order. I chose fried for my side and they came out hot and tasty. It was a large portion, too, so much that I still had some left even after sharing. Everyone else enjoyed their meals and we had a little time to wander about through some of the shops and buy gifts. Some shops are upstairs, and there is no elevator. Im guessing there must be a ramp somewhere to get you to the restaurant at least, although I didn't readily see it. If you need the ramp you may want you call ahead to ascertain its location. Nice place for special occasions and for tourists that won't totally break the bank.

Tiki Iniki was a fun, flavorful stop with exactly the kind of island/tiki atmosphere we were hoping…read morefor. I ordered the Teriyaki Burger with fries and a Lava Flow, and both really hit the spot. The burger had a great sweet-and-savory balance from the teriyaki glaze, pineapple, slaw, and shoyu mayo. It was messy in the best way, with plenty of flavor, and the fries were a solid side. The Lava Flow was also a highlight: tropical, creamy, fruity, and very photogenic. It felt like the perfect vacation drink. Overall, Tiki Iniki is a good pick if you want a casual meal, fun drinks, and a lively tiki-bar vibe. I'd definitely recommend stopping in for a Lava Flow and a burger.

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.

This is my family's go to spot every time we visit Kauai. The vibe here is perfect for a summer…read morevacation and local dive experience. Live entertainment, friendly staff, excellent drinks, outdoor and open air seating, and phenomenal food (pizza is incredible). Can't recommend this establishment enough. Evening wait times go pretty smooth and quick, well worth it for anyone visiting. Thank you Tahiti Nui!

Very good food! Very good service!…read moreGood prices! Good atmosphere! Good happy hour! Very casual and the kids enjoyed the restaurant as well!

I stopped into Mea Inu Bar & Grill at Lihue Airport for a couple of cocktails before my flight back…read moreto Oahu. Located to the two-o-clock position after coming through security, Mea Inu offers a quiet and cool place to await your flight. Dana took excellent care of me and was happy to pack up some big eye tuna poke to go without rice so I could keep it low-carb. The poke was excellent. It featured fresh, high-quality big eye tuna with a nice balance of shoyu, sesame, red onion, and crispy fried shallots on top. Even packed to go in a compostable container, it held up well and made for a tasty, satisfying meal on my Southwest flight. Dana's friendly service and the solid poke made for a much better airport experience than I expected. I'd definitely stop in again.

It's not every day you find yourself in Lihue Airport on the island of Kauai, but here we were. An…read moreunplanned three-hour layover because our flight to San Francisco was delayed by plane maintenance issues. We didn't have time to eat lunch at Honolulu Airport, so Jamie W and I decided to come in here to dine. It was one of only two places to eat here, so it was a roll of the dice. We decided to plant ourselves at the bar since it looked like the bartender was pulling double duty as a food server. She was quite welcoming. Obviously used to tourists suddenly dropping in to eat and drink, she encountered two customers who were fortunately we were in the mood for both. I perused the cocktail menu and ordered the $24.49 Mango Mountain Colada. It was a pricey but enticing mix of two different coconut rums, mango puree, coconut water, and pineapple & lime juices topped with toasted coconut flakes (Photo 7). Jamie settled for a Diet Coke before we ordered our lunch plates. He went for the $23.99 Chicken Caesar Salad. The romaine, croutons, and Caesar dressing were fully expected. The surprise elements were the chopped tomato, smoked bacon, and generous portion of fire-braised chicken.breast (Photo 8). It was filling but not more than the $18.99 Fried Noodles I ordered. It consisted of a hefty pile of Hawaiian-style fried noodles mixed with spam, fishcake, shredded cabbage, scallion, and sesame soy sauce, and bits of the same fire-braised chicken (Photo 9). It was a satisfying end to our week of local plate cuisine. FOOD - 4 stars...hearty portions of pretty tasty local plates COCKTAIL - 4 stars...pricey but appropriately tropical AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...airport terminal vibe SERVICE - 4.5 stars...great bartender/server TOTAL - 4 stars...fitting farewell to Hawaiian comfort eats RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/oo1Xj5kiZY

I want to check out the western most sports bar in the USA. We arrived about 5:30pm and were…read moregreeted and seated immediately. As with most restaurants in Kauai it open air environment and a view of ocean. A great place to watch games and a lively atmosphere. Happy hour is available daily from 3-6pm. Our waitress was very accommodating as she notified us that we could order our two drink minimum to qualify for the happy hour food specials before 6pm and she would serve later. Flashback price on chicken wing of $0.25 each, max 10 per person. We ordered 20 buffalo wings and fish tacos. They have a great selection of the local Kauai Brewing Company beers, another reason we want to try this place. We started we the pale ale and the Cook IPA. Cold, tasty and refreshing. We also tried the chicken IPA and Fonz IPA. All were great! Our favorite was the Cook IPA. The chicken wings had a nice heat level and were perfect accompanied by beer. The fish grilled tacos were fantastic. This will definitely be our go to place to watch a game and just a quick bite. Looking forward to returning. Highly recommended!

This is a great, fun, affordable option while staying in Poipu!!! We've already been here twice…read more The key is to go during their happy hour time from 3-6pm daily. The first time we spent just over $100 for a family of 5, and last night we got out of there for $88. That is a feat in this part of town! The happy hour is unbeatable. $7 drinks and 25 cent wings. Note that you have to have minimum two drinks per person, but they don't have to be alcoholic--we got a cocktail as our first and soda water as the second. The cocktails are quite large, so you can still get the $7 price if you order a soda or sparkling water as your second drink. The waitress was super helpful and let us know that last night! We went for taco Tuesday yesterday and the tacos were $1 each! They were good--not insane but great for the price and hit the spot. The service is great and the food and drinks come out quickly despite being busy. The drinks are standard fare, nothing crazy delicious, but for the price it's great. The food is all yummy. We especially love their chicken wings! Home-fried and lots of meat. All of the dipping sauces are excellent too. We haven't had a bad dish here! Truly wonderful prices, good food, and great for the whole family.