Uncle D’s BBQ

I was determined to have a plate lunch in Hawaii. Wanted to get to zippy's, a Hawaiian fast food…read more No car and on cruise which gave limited hours in port So happy to find this food truck and finally get my plate Its was a short distance from an elegant beach and a world of difference. None the less, I had enough grilled chicken to feed a family, 2scoops of rice and really yummy pasta salad Did the trick, on the list, had it and enjoyed it

This is a great place but it looks like it's closed? They say they'll be closed until. May 20th,…read moretoday is June 20th!

Blowing sea breeze drinking ices you feel you know ............

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Barbecue beef bowl with broccoli, carrot, onion, and peas

Harley's Tropical Barbecue

4.3(281 reviews)

2.5 mi

Hole in the wall Hawaiian bbq place, tucked in between buildings. Recommend to me by my brother and…read moreit didn't disappoint. You order at the window and wait for your food, they have a few outside tables or you can take it to go. No public restrooms. We ordered the harley's chicken caesar wrap which was amazing, honestly one of the best caesar wraps I have had, and the kalbi plate with fries and mac salad. Kalbi was delicious, fries were crispy, and mac salad was creamy. Wish to try the onion rings next. Friendly service in my opinion! Would come again :)

We came to Harley's after my boyfriend visited a year ago and had great things to say about the…read moretinono. For dinner, we tried the bbq beef ribs and broiled Mahi Mahi Cajun style. I enjoyed the Mahi Mahi which was cooked well, pretty tender and had a nice kick from the Cajun spice. The beef rib was a bit disappointing though as it was covered in sauce and the sauce was too sweet for our tastes. Also the beef rib is a beef back rib when we thought it would be a meatier Dino rib/short rib cut. It was still pretty tasty but didn't have much meat on the bones. Overall tasty and I appreciate that they have an outdoor seating area now but overall I left a bit disappointed.

You hungry for some good food?When you see this sigh you're there!!

Barbecue pork ribs...

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Richie's Huli BBQ

5.0(61 reviews)

7.8 mi

i'm hesitant to add another 5 star review because Richie is already so popular…read more BUT, this is the best chicken I"ve ever had! Several years ago we would buy HuliHuli chicken from a man who had built a large grill on the side of the road. It was really good, and we were disappointed when he retired. We heard about Richie, but the last two years could not find him. This year, success! Our first visit to the truck we got 2 Hull Huli chicken halves, so we could have it 2 nights, with leftovers for lunch. At first bite we almost lost our minds! Smoky, tasty, juicy chicken, even the breast was fabulous! Then we came up with a plan - to buy another 1/2 and freeze it and take it home so we have a good dinner the first night. It's ready to go! Just get to Kapaa and get this chicken - it will blow your mind!

This was soooo delish. Tender perfectly season chicken, reasonable prices and a huge thumbs up…read more It's now a yellow truck not a red one like it used to be.

Chicken plate salad

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Mark's Place

4.4(1.7k reviews)

2.6 mi

This place is better than it has a right to be!…read more The people are friendly , but it's just a shack with a few picnic tables outside. I ordered the Kalbi Ribs and my wife got the chicken katsu. The portions were huge and tasted wonderful. Even the white rice was tasty! Highly recommend.

Ambiance: it's mainly a takeout place, no indoor dining room or restroom for customer use, there's…read morebench chairs setup outside, be careful of mosquitoes, they're having their meal while I was eating there Service: friendly and efficient, once you place the order, they'll give you a buzzer to pick up your food Food: you can get the individual orders or their combinations to try out everything Casey Boy's Combo - **** Kalbi, Hawaiian Chili Pepper Chicken, Loco Moco, chow mein noodles, choices of white rice and toss salad, I liked the kalbi and chicken, recommend Mark's Famous Mix Plate - **** Beef Stew, Teriyaki Beef, Chicken Katsu, chow mein noodles, choices of brown rice and macaroni salad, I liked the beef stew, tasty sauce with rice, recommend Price: generous portions and affordable prices, expect $25 per person for a very fulfilling meal, and they have surcharge for credit card payment

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Smiley's Local Grinds

4.4(908 reviews)

0.8 mi

The food was great!!! we came twice and both times delicious !!! I really like the burgers. I would…read moretotally recommend coming here if you want authentic Hawaii food!!!

Grab and go spot. Service is very fast here. After ordering, we waited just a few minutes…read more Large variety of food but the combo plates is probably the safe bet. We got the chicken and shrimp combo plate both with chili sauce. It was incredible. The chicken was crunchy and moist. The shrimp was smothered in garlic sauce. Grab this and eat in your car or at the park nearby. You just gotta be careful with the chickens

Kalbi Ribs! Close up meaty goodness!

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Smiley's Chicken Plate close up. Crunchy on the outside, meaty on the inside!

Garden Island Barbecue & Chinese Restaurant

4.0(440 reviews)

1.0 mi

We went twice the week we were in Kauai. Some of the best…read moreChinese food I have had in a long time. Service is great food is super good, it's served piping hot and very quickly, and there's plenty of parking behind the restaurant. You should check it out.

Quick and fast! Food always comes out fresh and hot…read more Big portions to feed at least 2-3 people per entree. Reasonable prices, and just so quick with service.

Garden Island Barbecue & Chinese Restaurant

Plate lunch combo of roast duck and char siu. Amazing

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Hamura Saimin

3.8(2.6k reviews)

1.1 mi

SAIMIN!! One of The best on the islands!! No this is not Ramen!!! Its Hawaiian Saimin!!! Its a must…read moretry for anyone visiting Kauai!! Come in and grab a stool at any open counter. Menu is up on the wall. Service is friendly and Food comes quickly. This is a no frills place!! Oh yes and dont forget about the Lilikoi Chiffon Pie!!!! This is always my first stop when returning to Kauai!!!

the vibes are cute like a diner but it's hot in there!!…read more first time trying saimin so i have no point of comparison. i generally thought the dish was bit of a one note even with the addition of the mustard. i didn't want to really put the vinegar in because the containers that held it didn't look so clean nor safe? it was in a plastic container that used to contain pepper the broth is dashi broth like an udon. noodles are a bit of a mush on arrival. the dish itself is cute like something straight out of anime lol it's good as a junk food snack maybe - i had this about 3 hours before my flight and i didn't feel so hot afterwards service was pretty quick and straightforward!

Interior

Crispy Fried Won Tons (8pcs)

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Sumo Saimin

Kaua’i Diner

4.3(273 reviews)

0.9 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

This is the spot! The portions are diner style for sure. My wife and one daughter could have shared…read morethe chicken katsu plate. The food was authentic, local and fulfilling. I had the pineapple chicken which came with two scoops rice and scoop of macaroni salad. I couldn't finish the last half scoop of rice but crushed the rest. The pineapple chicken wasn't overly sweet and chicken was tender. I'd eat here once a week if we had a spot like this in San Diego. My family had chicken katsu plate, chicken teriyaki plate and a grilled cheese. This is a totally family and kid friendly spot. Staff feels family run and very high quality service. When we visit Kauai again - this spot will be on the list.

We had such a great experience at Kauai Diner that we ended up eating here multiple times during…read moreour trip for both breakfast and lunch. Every meal was outstanding. The food was consistently fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The service was just as impressive. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel right at home each time we visited. If you're looking for great quality food, generous portions, and excellent service, Kauai Diner is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back the next time we're on Kauai. Highly recommended!

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Egg Tarts

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Inside looking towards the door.

Sleeping Giant Grill

4.6(1.6k reviews)

6.5 mi

Welcoming, kind, cozy, delicious, amazing people, amazing service. I cannot speak highly enough…read moreabout this place. Looks like a hole in the wall but I assure you it will be some of the best food of your life! Everything we ate was delicious- the ahi tuna wrap was spectacular, as were the Ono tacos and shrimp tacos. The guy working behind the register was so kind and even took us back to see the tuna they were prepping for the next day! This place is a must try! When a place serves food on plates like these- you know it's gonna be good! MUST TRY!

Food 9/10 I had the grilled mahi mahi and it was one of the…read morebest meals I had on the island Service 9/10 They were nice and the service was fast Ambiance 8/10 The place was small but we sat outside so it didn't feel dark and cramped.

Inside

Ono grilled over salad 4/5

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Kauai Bakery

4.4(446 reviews)

1.7 mi

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came here for their malasadas and they did not disappoint. facing the market to the left, bakery is…read moreon the right as you head into the open air mall, just a few steps in. sign wasn't obvious enough so I missed it and walked all the way into the mall.

Good food poor coordination Do nit follow line of people…read morewaiting Though the customers tend to gang up in the staff.

The selection of treats!

Malasadas

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Lilikoi malasada

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Andrew G.

4 years ago

Amazing food!! Mac n' Cheese boats were so good!! Got the mild sauce on our meat and it was exactly that, mild! Almost a hint of a kick, but not spicy! Wish we could pack the BBQ sauce into our luggage. Genuine customer service, a very kind owner who is happy to talk and explain the food, and such a nice guy. Also it is a disc golf shop, he has a great selection of discs, and is happy to give a tour of what he has im stock. Such a great guy in the community. read more

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