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My husband packed great shirts but managed not to forget shorts 🤦🏻‍♀️ and my reservation is Thursday, do I need to cancel?

I went in shorts and a shirt. No problem

We will be celebrating an anniversary and want to bring our favorite wine as the 1st bottle. What is the corkage fee? Thank you.

$35 up to 2nd

Is there a dress code?

Smart casual.

Can I bring in a small outside cake for our wedding dinner reception of 9 people? If yes, will there be a fee to cut or can we cut and serve ourselves?

Aloha Vangie, no, we do not allow outside cakes. Our pastry team would be happy to make something for you. If you can please email infokauai@hyatt.com I can email you the cake book & form. Aloha.

I called to change my reservation and left a message.. no one has called me back. Celebrating an anniversary and special occasion?

Hi, please email me the desired changes for your reservation & I will ensure it gets to the manager and hopefully we can fulfill the request. Email infokauai@hyatt.com. Mahalo.

I want to take my girlfriend here on October 2, 2021. can i walk-in or do I need to make a reservation?

Reservations absolutely recommended and safest. Their bar area is "first come" but relatively small. You can also get lucky and walk-in and benefit from a no show - that worked for my family. But, I wouldn't count on it. Good luck.

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Just had my reservation auto-changed from 5:45 to 7:45 and to a day sooner. Does this happen often and is it worth the hassle?

Hi Becky N., I am not aware of this ever happening. Can you please reach out to me at infokauai@hyatt.com so that I can get more info and look into it. Mahalo.

What are the happy hour hours and what are the deals? Thank you

29% off drinks & 1/2 off select apps - it was really good!

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The Tasting Room

4.7(236 reviews)

2.6 mi

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Another lovely dinner here. I had a good dirty martini and husband had the last of the Kauai Beer…read more Company Tropical Armadillo (they have unfortunately closed) Then we shared a Smoked Beet Salad, which is wonderful. Then rack of lamb, perfectly cooked, juicy and tasty! Came with polenta and really good carrots. A lovely WA cab complemented it. We broke down and ordered Dulce de Leche Panna Cotta, -fabulous! Service great as always!

Kauai is my favorite island, but the fine-food scene is tiny. The Tasting Room doesn't need to be…read moreas good as it is--but it is. The menu changes often, and when we return every year, we are always happy with our meal, wine and great service. All give a very European vibe. My kids are older now, but we still have one teen-aged picky eater. She always finds something she likes i.e. salmon, fries, steak, and the wine list and shop are diverse and fun. You could find this cozy wine bar in a foodie city like Houston, New York or Los Angeles and it would be a favorite. We are so lucky they decided to land in beautiful Kauai.

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Keoki's Paradise

4.0(4k reviews)

1.4 mi

Delicious fresh food. Hospitable and efficient service. Enjoyable live music. Fish prepared…read moreperfectly with several options for how it is cooked. Never disappoints!

My wife and I booked this place on a whim for a late night dinner and it was great! The restaurant…read morewas lively with a steady dinner rush, live music was playing, and staff was readily available and attentive. Their menu, as is the case at a lot of Hawaiian restaurants, is very heavily geared towards seafood, which I love, but didn't leave a ton of options for my wife. I ordered the "Keoki's Style," which is their seasonal fish atop some Okinawan purple mashed potatoes with coconut flavor mixed in. The fish was Wahoo, which is part of the mackerel family. It was flaky, flavorful, seasoned wonderfully, and the dish was absolutely amazing! Definitely worth paying this place a visit if you're nearby or in Poipu!

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Eating House 1849 Koloa

4.2(1.7k reviews)

2.1 mi

Every time we're in Kauai, always dine at Eating once or twice. Fantastic food, service and views…read more We had reservations which are highly recommended. Request a table near the windows for a sunset view. We arrived and were greeted and seated immediately. Shortly afterwards we were served complementary spicy edamame. We ordered three appetizers to share. Brussel Sprouts & Cauliflower, Black Garlic & Yuzu Ahi Tartar and Vietnamese Style Sashimi. The Brussel Sprouts & Cauliflower was excellent, golden raisins and pine nuts add sweetness and texture, balsamic vinegar counters with wonderful acid contrast. The Black Garlic & Yuzu Ahi Tartar is simply fabulous, one of the best bites I have ever had. I first had this dish two years ago when it was introduced as a new dish in a prefix meal. On that trip we returned to enjoy the dish once again. Had it again last year as I travel to Kauai each year. I'm happy to see it is still on the menu! Our third dish was the Vietnamese Style Sashimi and it was okay, although a bit underwhelming for Eating House standards. It was fresh but lack the complexity that I have grown to expect from this restaurant. We requested some wasabi and it helped with the flavors. My thinking is the jalapeño oil should have been more concentrated or pronounced. To be clear I did not complain, regardless the dish was removed from our bill. Very nice. Thank you. The server was friendly and knowledgeable. The view at sunset was amazing. Looking forward to returning. Highly recommended!

It was great to know that there was an elevator to bring us up to the level of the restaurant…read more After a terrible experience at another restaurant, it gave me the idea to call and see if they had an elevator near by. The front desk staff guided me to the elevator. This trip was for my birthday. In every reservation when asked about a special occasion, I put birthday. This was the first restaurant to acknowledge my special day. The check-in staff wished me well as did the server. We had been to several restaurants prior to Eating House that didn't say a word. Kudos to the staff for its kindness. The restaurant is open air and very comfortable. It has a rustic feel. We were seated by the window on a cool, rainy night but were perfectly dry the whole evening. On top of that, our server was very helpful in guiding us to order the right amount of food. He brought us a serving of edamame which is always on the house. The shrimp & pork potstickers were very good. I had the ramen which was tasty, filling and a great choice. Our server was terrific to put the spicy oil on the side which made it easier for me to eat. My husband had the butterfish which is the best I have ever tasted. It is a signature dish and always a pleaser. The only real downside is the limited menu. We were told that because of a staff shortage, it wasn't the typical menu. This was disappointing. But they did have the best of the Roy's dishes. So far, it has been the best experience that we have had in Poipu.

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Red Salt at Ko'a Kea

4.2(1.5k reviews)

1.2 mi

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Food was great and Marlina was wonderful. Excellent service! Definitely would recommend Red Salt.read more

Breakfast: A+. Service (Becca) A++. Thank you! Highly recommend the restaurant for its calm…read moreatmosphere, great food, and incredibly kind service (Becca)!

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Duke's Kauai

3.9(3.1k reviews)

8.1 mi

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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.

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RumFire Poipu Beach

4.2(1.3k reviews)

1.5 mi

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We are staying on the resort and ate here couple of times. Beautiful floor to ceiling windows of…read morethe breaking waves. Epic backdrop to a really good meal. Service is so prompt, friendly and attentive. He was great 10/10. Thanks, Greg! Everyone in my party loved their dinners. Short rib, miso cacio e pepe and crab crusted fresh catch. Must order the fried brussel sprouts and ahi panzanella (unique flavors but so cohesive and surprisingly delicious)..... ONOLICIOUS. Side of fried rice was sad. I don't recommend.

I was hesitant to try an "hotel" restaurant, but the ocean views from the dining room online looked…read moreawesome. So, we gave it a try, and I am glad we did. Valet parking is free at the hotel. Our server was Jonny; he was welcoming and friendly. Our first round of cocktails was not to our liking. We told Jonny and took care of it and brought back perfectly made Manhattans. He made the evening even more enjoyable. The food was Excellent. There is a section of the menu where you can pick two entrées and are then served a half portion of each. Three of the guests at our table had the duo. They all enjoyed them and the lamp rack was the clear stand out. I had the filet. It was perfectly cooked. The potatoes, mushrooms and asparagus served with it were delicious. I would highly recommend dinner at Rum Fire ask for Jonny to serve you.

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Merrimans - Kauai

4.0(1.5k reviews)

2.1 mi

Best meal of the trip. That seared ahi with jasmine garlic rice is something I'll go back home…read moredreaming about. It was a perfect sear (didn't taste wasabi but the shoyu flavor sear is to die for), complementary flavors of the rice and perfectly seasoned wok bok slaw. The wagyu tenderloin and Mac nut crusted fish were also so, so delicious. Honestly, I'd be happy to eat any of these three entrees. The tako escargot was beyond over cooked, however the flavors were exceptional. I'd order it again and give it another try. Tastes just like authentic French escargot, and make sure to dip the provided bread into all that delicious butter. We ended the night with the chocolate purse and it was so light, but still so fulfilling. This location kicks mauis locations butt in food! Server was great and knew lots of fun facts about the Merriman restaurants. They were very accommodating with my baby. Thanks for the best meal of our trip, Merrimans!

Such a wonderful experience! Before being seated at the bar,…read morethere was a flex area at the top of the stairs. We grabbed drinks and then transitioned inside where there was live music and epic views from every angle. The ambiance rivals the food only in the sense of all stars. It was Mother's Day and there were specials we ordered for entrees. My husband had the Venison and I had the catch of the day. Definitely check this place out. I would make it a point to go every time I visit Kauai

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Seaview Terrace

3.8(140 reviews)

0.0 mi

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Honestly, this is never a bad choice if you stay on the property. Great music at night with the…read moreunbeatable view from the Terrance. The food was good but nothing to write home about. What a great vibe overall! We enjoyed it.

The service is excellent. The hostesses are so friendly and accommodating. Our server, Janice was…read moreso on top of it and friendly. Some of the musicians were good some were not good at all. The view is beautiful. The whole set up is beautiful. This is a great spot to get an easy dinner after a long day if you're staying here, I'm a lot cheaper than other options. The food is average, but it's kind of like that all over the island.

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Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

4.3(1.1k reviews)

0.1 mi

Got sick during this leg of the trip so could not enjoy as much as i wanted to, but wanted to…read moreshoutout special people who made this stay was worth it. These are special employees who go above and beyond who need raise or promotion. Already sent this to Hyatt feedback but hope management at Kauai sees this: Morgan front desk, immensely appreciated her help prior to arrival in making sure our stay was as celebratory and comfortable as possible, very nice and accommodating on phone, she was pivotal in making our stay enjoyable as i got sick during trip and spent majority in room Mylene at spa, truly exceptional massage, prior 32 yrs experience shines and this was the best massage of my life. She is also the sweetest and you should request her for your massage. Despite being the last client of the day for her, she totally exceeded expectations and i am so glad i met her Jayden at pool desk, went out of his way to run and find my sunglasses in the housekeeping basement as quickly as possible before i had to rush to check out, so very grateful for him

We were booked at this hotel for a birthday and our 39th Anniversary…read more We were told we had a great room, facing the ocean. Our room location was the last room at the far end of our building, overlooking a parking lot and in a terrible location. Room #6146 We didn't want to question this as we were tired from our plane trip and we didn't want this special occasion to be damped by any negativity. We were highly disappointed in the room and the location. Our room was a bit dated and we were surprized that the Hyatt didn't offer us an upgrade under our circumstances, as we were very specific. We would have paid more if they had explained the room properly, as we were very specific and we would have upgraded. We relied on the Hotel's reservation desk to direct us. They made a huge mistake which effected our trip. All in all, the grounds were beautiful and the service was excellent. We spent alot of money and we were determined to make this a memorable occasion. We were very disappointed.

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Holoholo Grill

This is a great place to grab an outdoor breakfast at a resort, but not feel like you're in splash…read morezone next to the pool. As of this moment, there is construction fencing around the grounds, so it was hard to find this place from the road if you're not staying at this hotel, but parking seemed plentiful. And then you have to walk towards the pool and past the snack shop to find it. The host stand is also outdoors away from the patio. Avocado Toast was yummy, but a little slippery: the sliced tomatoes that sat on top of the sliced avocados slid right off and onto the table, so a fork and knife is recommended.

We always have to stop at Holoholo for one breakfast. They have HUGE portions - each dish could be…read moresplit amongst two people. My dad got the loco moco which he loves. I got the kalua pork hash which I think is a perfect way to get more kalua pork in your diet. And we split the banana macadamia nut pancakes - these things are thique, let me tell you! Everything was delicious. Service was welcoming and fast! We were in and out in about an hour. We sat in the shaded area with a view of the pool which was lovely. There is dedicated parking for people eating at Holoholo which is always appreciated. Thanks for yet another great breakfast!