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    Tahiti Nui

    3.9 (1.9k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    TAHITI NUI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Live music
    Good for kids

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    Ashley E.

    Great food. I sat at the bar. Came here because of Triple D and I was not disappointed. I ate here after hiking 8+ miles to Hanakāpīʻai Falls. What a treat this was after a beautiful day enjoying the Nepali Coast by foot. This area is stunning and full of energy

    Macnut Macadamia Nut Panko Crusted Fresh Ono
    Amanda C.

    Booked a reservation here for 7pm. Would recommend booking a reservation for inside so you can hear the live music. This restaurant was a fun tiki vibe with ~very~ strong mai tais. The coconut shrimp is excellent (I love coconut shrimp and this was my favorite I had in Hawaii). The appetizer portion is pretty large and could suffice for a small dinner for one. I also had the macnut crusted Ono which was also very good. The vibes and good music took Tahiti Nui over the top and made it a memorable part of our trip.

    Mai tai
    ronadette c.

    Came here last night for dinner around 7pm.check in was easy, we waited do maybe 15 min. Once we got seated it wasn't long After that we got to put in our orders. Our male server was very polite and we didn't feel rushed considering it was pretty busy. Ordered the coconut shrimp, mai tai and the zesty coconut crusted catch . First the coconut shrimp hit the spot and the sauce that it came with was delicious mix of flavors . I can't pinpoint what kind of aioli it is but it was good nonetheless. The Mai tai was pretty strong . Was just perfect to end the night! The sweet potato mash was a good twist from a regular mashed potato. The fish was a little dry but the flavor was still there and the sauce made up for it. They had a live band which was a nice addition to the ambiance. I was singing along while waiting for our food! Overall I could recommend this place and will be bask for sure

    pull pork sandwich

    Staffs were helpful and friendly. Food was good. Area is clean. Price is normal in Kauai. Would recommend the cocona shrimp and pull pork sandwiches.

    Denise Y.

    We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Tahiti Nui. As others have said, all of the staff were very welcoming, but if you get Sara as your server then you will be warmly treated. She knows the menu and suggests great pairings. We would welcome having her serve us again. We chose Zesty Coconut Crusted catch which the fish of the day was Nui Swordfish which is not to be confused with the Marlin. It was served with mashed purple sweet potato and a side of fresh green beans. Delicious! My husband got the Macadamia Crusted Chicken and Sara suggested the garlic mashed potatoes instead of rice which was spot on for my husband. I also had the Mai Tai. Our meal was quick - hot & delicious. So glad we chose here for our dinner.

    Famous Mai Tai
    Ana R.

    A must try spot if you're visiting Kauai. A very popular bar, it's pretty much always lively and full so prepare to wait or sit at the bar. Must have cocktails (the famous mai tai) and mocktails. ORDER THE COCONUT SHRIMP. If you come here and don't order the coconut shrimp, my heart breaks for you. I get it with extra lilikoi sauce on the side. I dream of this shrimp. The Huli Huli Chicken Pizza (Basically a BBQ chicken pizza, is my other favorite. I really stick to these items. I got the pulled pork sandwich once and it was just okay. But a very fun spot! They also have music and dancing :)

    Pizzas
    John K.

    When you hail from the pizza capital of the world, the measuring stick for pizza is different. However Tahiti Nui is putting in the love with these pies, a one way ticket to flavortown. Not to mention the best, most fresh coconut shrimp I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Service and vibes were top notch as well, the live music was a great tone setter. If you need to mix it up, highly advise giving the fine folks at tahiti nui a chance!

    Mai tai
    Nicole W.

    I am a little biased because one of my favorite movies was filmed here and I was so happy to see it in person. The movie in question is so The Descendants. The Mai Tai's were really good. We came here after a day at the beach and we had a big breakfast so we didn't order food. Our kids can always eat so they shared the burger. The burger was really good. If we had tried more food I would have a more educated opinion on the food. The service was excellent.

    Kalua Pork Sandwich
    Sophie T.

    After coming back here 8 years later, I do enjoy this restaurant!! It's so cute and has a variety of food choices. The pizza oven was broken when we came, but there's still lots of variety of foods. The coconut shrimp was so good and crispy - you can really taste the coconut flavor. The kalua pork sandwich was my favorite - it was sweet yet savory and tasted refreshing because of the veggies inside. I also tried the burger - it's definitely hefty but still delicious - I love the added crunch with the onion ring.

    Ahi Carpaccio
    Eric S.

    Always a fun spot in Hanalei. Got there just as they opened and they filled the restaurant immediately. We thought this might take awhile but instead we had some of the quickest nicest service! Bailey our server was great and hope she has a great birthday!

    Menu
    Anastacia S.

    This place is THE ORIGINAL MAI TAI place. Don't get it twisted. There is no better Mai Tai in the world, which is proven literally statistically since this place always wins. We couldn't believe what a difference in having a Mai Tai here was like--unbelievable! I recommend going during happy hour since they are reduced in price (otherwise it is pretty expensive). We also tried so many of the tasty plates, but the ahi carpaccio was epic. This has to be a must if you are in Kauai. It is worth flying out from the mainland, grabbing a mai tai, and flying back--it is THAT good.

    Mai tai
    Makena S.

    No frills casual dress bar and grill (The Descendants filmed some indoor scenes here) within walking distance of Hanalei Bay. The pizza is very good and just the right size for one, or to share with a salad (the kale Caesar was good!). They're "famous" for their Mai Tai, and it's fairly sweet but with a generous pour.

    Kami M.

    Tahiti Nui is always a win for us. They have our favorite Mai Tais on the island hands down. Strong, perfectly balanced, and exactly what you want when you're in Kauai. We ordered the coconut shrimp and it was delicious, crispy, and flavorful, plus you get seven pieces, which felt generous and perfect for sharing (or not). The vibe is fun and laid-back, making it an easy spot to relax and enjoy great drinks and solid food. Definitely a place we'd go back to again just for the Mai Tais alone.

    Hawaiian pizza with ham add pepperoni

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    Ask the Community - Tahiti Nui

    Are reservations needed?

    They don't take reservations so just put your name in and wait.

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes. The gf kalua pork eggs benedict was amazing. We went there for brunch and they said they typically had a gf taro bread for it but it was out then so they had udi's gf bun instead. Note I do not have celiacs so this was gluten-free but did… Read more

    Is this place still open?

    Yes

    How is the luau?

    Food was great, show was great, size of venue was small and made show more fun. Got to see the pig actually cooking in the pit before it was served.

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