Great food in a great little town. Keep expectations realistic and you will love this place. We had steak and lobster. It was great. Service was quick and friendly. From servers to back of the house. It is a nice vibe to sit on the porch out front and enjoy a great meal in a great setting. read more

The Saddle Room - Filet Mignon and lobster. A cocktail....... yummy. - Dive Bars Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

FIRST UP: DO NOT BE FOOLED THIS IS THE EXACT SAME BUSINESS AS WRANGLER'S STEAKHOUSE. Confusing, perplexing service. Most of the menu they are out of. Really low-rent sides. (veggies out of a microwave bag) Steak was A-OK. If you want a steak, and maybe a water to dump all over it (sloppy steaks!)...this place is great. Everyone else should probably go elsewhere. Oh yeah: there was also a person playing live music. And by playing live music, I mean singing and holding a guitar and not actually playing it while guitar notes came out of a speaker. read more

Great Service, friendly staff. We had the calamari appetiser and it was decent, very small pieces and small portion We ordered the ribeye and it was very thin, the sauce was very good and sadly the mashed potatoes were cold. read more

West Kauai. Great value, great steaks. If you're vegan.. you're out of luck. No a/c so open air cooled. If you like it 75 indoors then come in January read more

Two of the best dinners we had over a week on the island! First night, the burgers and garlic fries were so delicious, we knew we had to come back again (the cook knows their way with garlic, and also the soup of the day was so flavorful). Second night we went for the nicer dishes, and it was amazing again. I had the dinner special of BBQ lambs ribs + another soup of the day, my wife went for steak and shrimp... all were full of great tastes and thoroughly enjoyable. Every server was fun and helpful, the atmosphere was inviting, and the live music was delightful both nights--2 different guitarists who played laid back music at a nice level that still allowed for easy table conversations. read more

Stopped by for dinner for two without a reservation after a day of sight seeing. They were nice and said we could be seated in about 45 minutes. There was no available seating by the bar but we found someplace to sit in a hallway towards the back of the restaurant, which was very clean and cute. However, after waiting a short while we realized the live band, which was good, was so loud we couldn't carry on a conversation, leading us to leave after notifying the hostess. read more

Best service we've had in Kauai! The filet was perfectly cooked and the meals came out fast. Our server was incredibly welcoming and personable. Felt like home here at The Saddle Room. You need reservations via their website but they still got us in! Love this place - great place for early dinner then catch the amazing sunset at Kekaha Beach. read more

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The restaurant had live music which was lovely. We sat in the lower area which was air conditioned. Our order got "lost" so food was delayed a bit. The garlic fries are to die for. My husband I thought they were possibly the best fries we've ever had. Burgers were good but not great. read more

The Saddle Room - Wrangler burger and garlic fries - Dive Bars Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

If you're in town, it's a must. Great vibes, great food, even better service!! Pull up a seat or saddle up at the bar and enjoy a great night in all regards read more

So glad we discovered The Saddle Room many years ago while visiting Kauai and having lunch with a local person. The food, service, and ambiance are all (that's five stars in case the star emoji's aren't visible ). On our way home and already missing it! read more

The atmosphere here is great! However, the service and food are AWFUL. We waited 26 minutes from the time of being seated before a server ever came to speak with us. We asked multiple times for assistance and were told they would get to us when they could, keep in mind they were maybe only half full of customers. The food was NOT good. If you are expecting a grilled steak and great sides, this place is not for you. They brought out an unseasoned ribeye that was clearly just cooked in the oven with a side of cold vegetables that hadn't been cooked and all had no seasoning. They brought salt, pepper and A1 sauce since they don't season their dishes. Do not go out of your way to go here. read more

Super cute place, Cowboy/Cowgirl theme. Beef was amazing, you can't go wrong with a steak and potatoes here! Their mushrooms were so flavorful!! Service was on the slow end, so if your in a hurry, you might want to go somewhere else, but you would be missing out on some amazing beef! read more

As another helper submitted. The cheeseburger and a Bloody Mary is a good combo. And I fully concur. For a small charge your burger will come with a nice side of steak fries. Bartender will adjust the spiciness of the BM to your liking.just ask your server. Burger is a nice grass fed number. Nice and meaty patty and well cooked. ambience is nice and it's connected to Wrangler if u need a finer dining experience. Only separated by a door and ownership Stop in sometime on the way back from the pacific Grand Canyon for a delightful treat. And save room for the pie read more

The Saddle Room - Nice selection at the bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

We were pleasantly surprised by this place and would totally recommend it to anyone coming into Waimea! The cowboy poke and seared ahi wasabi AMAZING!! So flavorful & the drinks were yummy with a good variety of options. Love this atmosphere and how it highlights the farming and agriculture in the area- thanks saddle room for a great experience and excellent hospitality read more

Dropped in on a Friday night, such a good vibe. Service was great, live music and grinds! True farm to table, serving Ranchers Daughters Reserve steak! These guys keeping the aloha spirit alive. Mahalo! read more

Burgers are great. Calamari is bad. Attentive server. Cool live music. Very convenient after a day hiking Waimea Canyon read more

Good food, great service. Favorite place for Date Night. Peach cobbler for dessert please.

Google says this place serves sushi.. Not anymore after Covid. However, AMAZING pork pupus, fries on point and Porkchop cooked perfectly. read more

We shared a birthday celebration here. Our server was very helpful, as well as tending bar the night we visited. Steaks with butter sauce were astoundingly good, really! Drinks were also very good. Would eat here once a week if there wasn't a six hour flight between us! Outside seating at a high-top was fine for us around 6pm in late August but if "warm" is a problem, the main restaurant might be more your speed. read more

We spent much of our trip dodging storms and floods in our rental Nissan Versa with no insurance coverage, so boy we're we glad to find some sunshine on the west side of Kauai. All that driving and angst made us pretty hungry so I looked up BBQ in Waimea and am so glad we found this place! It was a Sunday so we were relegated to the small bar area (there's a larger restaurant attached that is open throughout the week). The grill outside was fired up and manned by an employee flipping a number of Burger patties over a wood flame. Those are apparently the star of the show so we each got one. I got the BBQ and caramalized onion while my wife got the blue cheese. We both added garlic fries which was worth the upgrade. They have an extensive beer list and a great selection of cocktails as well. I went with a Maui POG IPA while my wife got the passion fruit Mai Tai. Unlike other places on the island, her drink had just a touch of juice and loads of rum. Would have given the place more stars, but the smoke from BBQ overtakes the whole place so we smelled of firepit for the rest of the day. Without a place to shower before jumping on our flight this wasn't ideal. Given all the rainstorms, the ocean was out as a rinse option as well! Sorry fellow flight passengers! Anyway, if you are adverse to the smell of bonfire, maybe make your order to go!!! read more

The Saddle Room - Great drink selection. - Dive Bars Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

We stopped by this restaurant after our boat excursion. I'm so glad we did. It was delicious! We were greeted and seated right away. The employees are very friendly. I love the both the outside and inside of this place. Outside on the porch is where they grill your meat. Inside had good vibes and very chill. We had come at lunch time but we were told at night time they have music. We ordered the "Wrangler Burger" with garlic fries and ordered a rib eye which the grill for you once you order. The burger was tasteful. The rib eye though was delicious. It didn't have too much seasoning but just enough to be delicious. It was cooked to perfection. I definitely recommend this place and will definitely come back..... hopefully for dinner. read more

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I was invited to do a Holiday Safety Training here as well as be part of the holiday luncheon, and it was beautifully decorated. The place wasn't open to the public so we had the space of ourselves, and even though it was a smaller space, it was still spacious enough that we weren't bumping elbows. There was one person working, and she was our waitress/bartender.. she was absolutely awesome! She was really friendly and attentive the whole time; our cups were always filled with water and she kept asking if we wanted another drink. The food.. my prime rib was absolutely delicious- flavorful and tender! The person next to me had the fish option, and another person had the vegetable dosh.. everything smelled so delicious- I was especially intrigued by the vegetable dish because it was veggies with pasta mixed in a pesto sauce.. I will definitely come back to try other items on their menu and recommend you stop by if you're in the area. read more

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Cattle farms are aplenty in Kauai, so it is a must to eat a burger or steak when you dine on this island! Came here on a Sunday afternoon around 230 PM. There was ample parking found in back. You can spot this place with the griller out front with flipping the BBQ. If you come on a Sunday, the restaurant side is closed and only the bar side is open. You get the divey feel with one flat screen television to view the game. We walked in and it is so strange, but you think you can seat yourself b/c there is no sign to prompt you if you must wait for a table. Just be sure to check in with the bar tender so they can sit you down when tables open up. The wait time for the food does take patience, so if you plan to dine in or take out when it is busy, please be sure you have time to wait. The outside does have two saddles to sit on, but it seems more for kids. Therefore, as you wait for tables, you may also have to deal with patrons who are getting take out, but just enjoying a drink. My bro ordered the Western burger with fried onions, bacon, cheddar cheese, and mushrooms for $11 which comes with garlic fries for an additional 50 cents. I say, its a must to get it with garlic. The flavor along with the crispy fries is a hunger-stopper. I ordered the Paniolo burger which comes with grilled onions and bbq sauce for $10. The burger meat was lackluster. I ordered it medium, but I was surprised the patty was dry. I think if I got the extra stuff, that comes with the Western, I would of enjoyed more grease, which means, more flavor! Bathrooms are in the restaurant side, which is up the stairs to the right. The also have a gift shop, but it is closed on Sundays. They did accommodate a family to sit on the dining side a half an hour before their closing time at 4 PM. I thought that was nice but it would of been better if they have started that sooner. It is very hot in there, and mixed with the bbq smoke coming from the entrance, it would not be good for someone who has breathing problems. I was also sad that they did not advertise we could order from their fresh meat cuts for an entree, but the family who dined in was able to. The squeakiest wheel gets the grease! Their chocolate molten cake was very good, small and comes with fudge and raspberry drizzle topped with vanilla ice cream. I am not sure what brand, but it was yummy per bro. They do have a vanilla cake option as well. I say come here on a day when restaurant side is open so you can have many entrees to choose from. I also think if i get the chance to come back, I want to order their lamb burger. This restaurant is owned by a mother and daughter and their crew working is laid back and friendly. Just thought my burger would of been unreal good based on the five star average. read more

The Saddle Room - Can't get enough of grass fed Makaweli meat - Dive Bars Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

I'll be honest with you, when we first arrived the hostess was extremely rude. I'm not sure if she owned the place but she was definitely full of attitude. Her tone changed a lot once we got seated and she seated us. I gave this place five stars because 1. her tone changed but 2. Our waiter was amazing. He gave great advice and was busting his booty. Not to mention we did come in about 45 minutes before closing and they did accommodate us. They have amazing drinks and a good selection of beer. They also had good appetizers (we got the shrimp cocktail, fresh and yummy) and food and dessert. It's a really cute place and they had live music and I really liked it there a lot. It's definitely a five-star experience we got aside from the first five minutes of wanting to get seated. There's free parking in the back. It is a local area and so there's a lot of locals there which is great and I appreciate that. I'm sure they see a lot of tourist and don't really like that but unfortunately that's what it is. Again five stars for an exceptional waiter and food service. We had a great time. Everything came out quickly as well and the prices were decent! I would recommend this place highly! read more

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I've lived on island a long time and finally made the journey out west to eat here and LOVED IT! I had ribeye with the pelehu sauce and it was delicious. Atmosphere was fun. Cold beer on tap. Cold AC. Definitely will Go back! read more

Wonderful little spot that is Waimea's newest eclectic and cowboy bar- restaurant. Wonderful service and cold beers and mixed cocktails. Fish and fresh Salad offer healthy options to the Makaweli burgers. We meet there on Tuesdays for a rotary meeting. Love it so far. read more

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This is possibly the best restaurant on Kauai. The service is 5 star 5 diamond. I have never had such a good experience having dinner anywhere. Super romantic. Great traditional music. Steak like butter. Got the pupu platter and a rib eye. When you come in ask for Kenan because he is a an angel of a human. Listen this place is so good my gf made me eat the crab cake I don't like crab cake and I loved it. read more

Don't even bother letting the "live music" sign for the steakhouse next door fool you, because this place is it! The atmosphere is super chill, relaxed, with great service! Come in and find a seat in their rustic interior and a server will come greet you! They have draft and bottle beers, wine, and fancy adult beverages as well! We started with the Moscow mule and a snake bite and our driver had a water. For an app we got the calamari which was great, but it was a smaller portion that expected, however for the price is was worth it! We all got the wrangler burger (medium) with the garlic fries and it was INCREDIBLE! This place is a must! read more

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This was one of the best burgers I've had in a long time! I came here with in a group of four on a Saturday afternoon. We immediately sat down and were greeted with lovely service. The lunch menu is limited to burgers and salads, but you don't need much more! I ordered the bloody mary and the classic burger. The bloody mary was spicy and delicious. It also came with a piece of bacon!!! The burger was perfectly cooked (I ordered medium) and the toppings perfectly went together. Others in my group ordered the wrangler burger and were equally as pleased. Fries are included in the price of the burger, which is already inexpensive. If you like garlic, go for the garlic fries! I was extremely pleased with how this restaurant keeps their service friendly and prices reasonable by keeping things simple but delicious. I'll be coming back on my next trip to Kauai! read more

The Saddle Room - Bloody Mary - with bacon!! - Dive Bars Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

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You might think this is a separate restaurant than the Wrangler Steakhouse...you'd be wrong, it's their bar. Most locals had told us to avoid the Wrangler...We thought we had till we arrived at the Saddle Room...We called ahead, gave them a time and arrived as scheduled. An individual in the Saddle room asked us to give them a minute to clear the table. Much confusion at the front entrance, wanted to sit us in the Wrangler (very loud musician playing)... we declined, next thing we know they're sitting two other people at the table we were waiting to be cleared. We turned and walked out. And yes, I see why the locals avoid it. read more

Burgers were ok. Calamari was not very good. Service was good but we were placed by the road.

Was here the other week with some friends and this place is bomb af. The ribeye is mean! Cooked over keawe wood. So ono. Perfectly cooked and with just salt n pepper. Easy enough so u taste the keawe. My friends got the burgers and it was ono to. Drinks was delicious to wash everything down. The people here are all awesome and service was fast. Also get the bone marrow. Was winnah too. Next time I come back I'll be back here. read more

The Saddle Room - Ribeye and bone marrow - Dive Bars Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

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We overall enjoyed our meal The highlights - The meat was seasoned deliciously and it was a great sized burger. We liked the garlic fries the garlic was very strong. Calamari was crisp and fresh. Their Bloody Mary was impressive and had bacon in it. The waitress was friendly. Low lights - This place was a meat locker. It had a window air conditioner that blows heavily on the dining area. Our entire party was miserable the entire time, we could not get out of there fast enough. And it made our food instantly cold. I asked the waitress to turn it down but she wouldn't. Some one in our party received a rare burger when she ordered well done. I also wasn't a huge fan of the dipping sauce for the calamari. Hints the building is attached to the steak house. A side order of garlic fries is really hard for one person. To finish read more

Wrangler burger was great!!! Customer Service was great. Girl Power all the way!!! The girls worked it. I've never seen a cooking in the grill. These girls do it all!! Food was delicious !! Come in n check them out!! You won't be disappointed. read more

The Saddle Room - Wrangler burger it was delicious !!! - Dive Bars Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

I've never written a review so fast. Amazing service, amazing food, amazing prices. I got the wrangler burger and mud pie for dessert.

Taco Tuesday specials are great. $5 margaritas $2 corona and modello $2 tacos all day

This is a western style restaurant that looked so cute upon arrival. To be honest, I didn't want to visit it when my husband suggested it. My thoughts were.....we are in Kauai and I want to eat something tropical! But I was pleasantly surprised by the cute decor.....and I am a fan of country music, so that is an added plus. The music was also played very quietly (not entirely audible, but you can guess the songs) even after 5:00 PM though. The food came out and tasted okay. Service was odd. By odd I mean very slow. The girls serving us seemed pretty young and energetic, which was confusing because bringing us the menu took a while. Getting our food took a while. Grabbing our drink took a while. Bringing us the bill took a while. There weren't a ton of people in the restaurant, the servers just seemed distracted in some way. But I tried to justify it in my head thinking as a tourist "well, maybe it is because we are in Hawaii and they do things in island time. You know how some Asians are late to things because we run on Asian time?" I think this place deserves three stars instead of two though, because at least the atmosphere was pleasant and the servers weren't outwardly rude. The food was okay read more

My family and I have been going to Hawaii and Kaua'i was our last island. The food and service were on point. The prices were very reasonable. Nothing fancy or over the top. Just honest to goodness food and service. I had the appetizer steak as an entree after a salad and other apps. The steak was tender and flavorful. read more

The Saddle Room is right on! Everything's cooked on a big Keawe (Mesquite) wood grill. There's a small fridge where you can pick your cut of meat and have it grilled for you! Service is really attentive and super friendly, real local vibe. Pupus, salads and burgers are all real good! Gotta try their "Mules" I think they have 3 variations plus the original "Moscow Mule". It's probably the best on Kauai. read more

The Saddle Room - The Wedge Salad. Thousand island dressing, bacon bits, bleu cheese chunks and shrimp. Simple and refreshing! - Dive Bars Near Me - Waimea, Hawaii

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While in the south of Kauai, the Saddle Room is a great place to stop by for burgers and a drink. The food was great! We had a burger with bacon and blue cheese that was cooked just as we ordered, however they do run on the smaller side which was not a big issue since the price is very reasonable. Onion rings are cooked well without being too heavy or greasy. Mai tai was also tall and strong. Our only complaint was that the service could have been better. We were seated and greeted in a timely matter, however, they seemed distracted by a large group of locals that came in. For example, our onion rings took longer than our main dish, and at one point we had asked for a drink menu that also never came. Overall this is a great place to stop by and our experience may have been an isolated event. read more

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