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    The Crooked Surf

    3.7 (86 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy

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    Jessica M.

    Service is very inconsistent and quality of food is also inconsistent. I ordered the same drink twice and got it made completely different both times. Ordered the Caesar salad, which I thought was below average. Breadcrumbs and pickled onions are a bit weird on a Caesar salad. The nachos were very bland and I'm not sure what kind of cheese they used, but it had the consistency of a fake nut cheese. Also got the mahi-mahi tacos, which were may be a 6/10. My husband got the cheeseburger and said it was below average and didn't have much flavor and then he also got the poke bowl what she said was OK. Every time we ordered something from the pool deck, they delivered the food or drinks, but then never came back to check on us .

    $20 old fashion on the beach!
    Mark H.

    Good food, friendly staff. A bit pricy for what you get but I guess "it's the island". Drink menu is a bit limited on beers but the bar tender can make you about anything, and with a sense of humor!

    Dry rub chicken wings, hurricane fries, fish tacos
    Taylor A.

    Great food and great views! This place was at the resort my husband and I were staying at. The chicken wings were crispy and the seasoning was amazing! The hurricane fries were full of flavor. This was hands down one of our favorite meals in Hawaii.

    Maria and I really enjoyed our visit today and our food was delicious
    Dondi C.

    Beautiful scenery absolutely delicious food. Our server Russel was very nice and attentive.

    Michiko M.

    We came here while waiting for our room which took longer than expected. 1 calamari, 1 virgin pina colada, and 1 lime in coconut cost $50.26. The calamari took forever to arrive and while it was good was very small for the price of $18

    Example of generous portion of Haupia Pie
    Shannon G.

    Generous portions, prompt and friendly service, amenable to all my special requests. Btw the generous portions were really generous. The seared ahi on my Caesar salad was a huge slab, and the salad itself was huge.

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    Dex A.

    So, I think this is the same place as the Fire Hen, but I'm not sure. That was part of our confusion. You just kind of sit down at a table in a vaguely defined area and hope someone comes by. Eventually someone did and we were able to order food and drinks. The cheeseburger, which I dont think is on their regular menu, was amazing. One of the best I've had in a long time. My wife liked the chicken tenders she ordered as well. Its fun to sit there poolside close to the ocean. Nice vibes. I just wish it was a little clearer what you're supposed to do. The tables dont get bussed very often so it's likely you'll have to sit down at a cluttered table until someone comes by. Yeah, kinda strange but overall we had a great experience. The server was very friendly.

    Lettuce wrap hamburger
    Kim P.

    Great service, drinks, and food. You can't beat the beachside view. It's a little spendy but since we're staying at the hotel, it's convenient. I recommend it!

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    DJ H.

    Eh, not too good. Especially not for the price. I don't usually mention price but my $24 burger was not the quality of burger you deserve for your 24 bucks. . . Here is the deal. It is in a hotel at the pool in front of the beach. They have a captive audience and the view is pretty. It is. There is some live music in the evening and it's the islands and I get it. Things are expensive but the quality is just not there. Crappy patty, overcooked. The fries were good and crispy and the Taro bun was very good. The beef just wasn't there for me. It wasn't just the burger either. I thought the drafts were a bit warm and the whole menu was expensive for what you get. You are paying for convenience. I have been staying at this hotel for years and I feel like the quality has been on a slow and steady decline. I haven't reviewed before because this is "just a pool bar" but I am hoping a few reviews wakes the management up. It's a sad little pool bar that probably rakes in some money on marginal food and uninspired service to a captive audience. I'm here for work. I eat here sometimes, I may even come back but this place is just a sad place. I would actually be a little depressed if I was here for a meal on vacation. This part of the island is not known for its food offerings but if I can I will probably try to go somewhere else next time I'm in town if it's not raining.

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    Onnie E.

    This bar was just ok. The food was ok and the drinks were light. The view is amazing! I stay at this hotel for business and they could definitely use some different management skills.

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    Kyle is the best server I have had in a long time. Has gone above and beyond to meet my needs.

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    Mamahune's

    Mamahune's

    3.9(280 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    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.

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    Namaka Restaurant N Bar

    4.4(85 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    This new-ish restaurant was great! They're doing a great job of introducing new tastes to west…read moreKauai. Service was excellent, food was delicious. The arancini balls brought back memories of Sicily with a Hawaiian twist. We had a table that allowed us to see the chef in action and she was keeping busy! Highly recommend this for lunch or dinner. Loved the added live entertainment in the evening. Nice touch.

    The waitress was sweet. It took awhile to get menus, first a drink menu, we said we want our…read moredinner w drinks so awhile later we get dinner menu. The place looks nice but not fancy at all. So we have drinks which were great , and Fantastic Scampi starter! We order entrees 15 mins later they come over and say they are sorry out of what I ordered, then I said no prob ordered something else, 15 mins later Oh! Out of that too. So I just ordered a salad. Hubby ordered $75 Ribeye steak. It was beautiful He tried cutting it, only gave him a butter knife, the gristle was overwhelming. The meat was done beautifully but full of gristle. Everything took forever. Servers were nice, gave good info. So then comes the bill. Way high! We had to pay $25 "service" charge we asked? She said she didn't know asked then said it was to cover linens, etc. Another $5 charge for credit card processing. So $30 added to the $200.00 meal with 1alcohol drink and 1mocktail. While servers were sweet the service sucked not just an island time thing. They had two other tables to serve and three wait staff and were visiting and having a great time with someone at the bar. The sauces were fabulous. We wanted to like it but left feeling like we were ripped off. I was sad but it was the best shrimp scampi I ever had;(

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    Lava Lava Beach Club - Kauai - Fritto Misto

    Lava Lava Beach Club - Kauai

    4.0(2.6k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    The food was the best we ate while on the island. The service was excellent and the view is amazing!read more

    Lava Lava Beach Club - Kauai…read more New American, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch Kapaa, HI What a charming, fun restaurant right on the beach with such great ambiance!! The service was outstanding from the hostess, bar tenders, chefs and our wonderful server, Kapua!! She was so friendly and always checked on us without being intrusive. We have been on the island for 6 nights. Each evening we have tried Mai Tai's. Lava Lava's are by far the best!!! They are not too sweet and a good pour! We got there early as the other reviews said it gets crowded and they do not take reservations. We arrived at 5 pm on a Wednesday and were seated right away closest to the beach. For our starter we had edamame which was a large portion and so good. My husband ordered the Chicken Pineapple Rice Bowl and substituted the chicken for the coconut shrimp. The rice was AMAZING as well as the shrimp, but our only complaint was the portion was very small and was served with only 3 shrimp. The picture looks like you get a lot, but it came in a carved out SMALL pineapple. The presentation was beautiful though. I had the Ceasar salad and added chicken. It was so good!!! The lettuce was so crisp! Nothing worse than a Ceasar salad with wilty romaine lettuce. I've had plenty of those in my day. This was one of the best I've ever had! Everything arrived in a timely manner. We had a great night. Side note...they offer free valet parking which is at the very top of the parking lot. I have nothing but high praises for Lava Lava's beach club!! You must check it out for yourself. You will be so happy you did!

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    Great Dessert, Kauai Coffee cheesecake - YUm!

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