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.

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!

Richie's Huli BBQ is unreal. Holy shit--this is hands down the best chicken we've ever had. It was…read moreperfectly cooked, insanely moist, and packed with flavor. Every bite was delicious. On top of that, the prices are super reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. You get amazing food without feeling ripped off, which is rare these days. If you're anywhere near this place, do yourself a favor and stop in. We'll definitely be back!

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.

This is a must stop for us when we land in Kauai! Solid local plate lunches that don't skimp on…read moreportions. Service was good and fast. Walked in, ordered, and waited till the buzzer went off. Got the food and it looks the same like it always does! Ordered a beef stew and loco moco plate, a loco moco for my son, and a pumpkin crunch. All were great choices and nothing was left. My wife proclaimed the pumpkin crunch to be the best she's ever had. A classic must stop in Kauai! Don't skip this place!

Loco moco and chili pepper chicken is killahs staff is amazing and the portions are also amazingread more

Smiley's Local Grinds was so good that we ended up eating here two nights in a row during our trip…read moreto Kauai. The first night, my husband ordered the prime rib special with mac salad and rice, which was basically his dream come true, and I got the loco moco, which I shared with my toddler. Everything was flavorful, comforting, and exactly what we were craving. We enjoyed it so much that we came back on our final night and ordered the galbi and lechon kawali. Once again, every dish was a hit. The proteins were flavorful and filling, and the mac salad deserves its own shoutout. It may be my favorite mac salad on the island. This is absolutely the kind of place we'll return to on our next visit. It's also conveniently located near the airport, making it a great first stop when you arrive or a last meal before heading home. A couple things to know before you go: parking was easy when we visited, but there isn't any seating. This is very much a pick-up-and-go spot. I'd recommend calling ahead and placing your order so you're not waiting around. Great food, generous portions, and the kind of local spot you hope to find when traveling. We'll definitely be back.

June 2026 We came here twice for late dinners. This is your…read moreclassic Chinese restaurant. Don't expect conversations or refills. The food comes out fast and hot. We purchased the plate lunches and they were something like $16/each. Huge portions too.

Ordered takeout from Garden Island BBQ & Chinese for dinner during our stay in Kauai. We tried the…read moreroast pork, orange chicken, char siu fried rice, and Mongolian beef. Overall, the food was good and the prices were decent for the portions. The orange chicken was okay, nothing too memorable, but still enjoyable. The char siu fried rice had good flavor, although it was a little on the oily side for our taste. The Mongolian beef tasted really good, but there were definitely more onions and bell peppers than actual beef. Despite that, the flavors were still solid and satisfying. Overall, a good local takeout spot that we'd still recommend if you're in the area and craving BBQ or Chinese food.

June 2026 We visited…read morethe legendary Hamura Saimin restaurant on our trip to Kauai. Parking: hit or miss. Cash only. Inside: The inside is very charming, small and full of people. Fortunately, we missed the big lunch rush by 10 mins. By the time we were done, the line was out the door. Food: we ordered the regular and the special saimin. Broth was delicious. The noodles were chewy and the won tons packed with meat. Afterwards, we had the Lilikoi Chiffon pie and was it airy, light and delicious. So glad we had a chance to eat here.

Have to agree with the haters on this one. Visited based on various YouTuber recommendations…read more Unfortunately I found this restaurant to be mid to lower tier. Maybe I'm spoiled by really good food in L.A. Environment is fun. Very local vibe with all counter seating. You have to have visited before to know how to order exactly what you want. Not a lot of service or explanation happening here. The beef was gamey, the chicken was over cooked. Broth was flavorful and noodles were fine, but the wontons with doughy and a bit undercooked/hard. The place was full and people seem To like it. Wish I had a better experience.

Dee and Dan are excellent servers. Very sweet. Dee is very friendly & offered advice on where to…read morevisit around here as must sees. We ordered snacks of coconut shrimp & banana lumpia's. So very good! Sweet lemon iced tea was really impressive! I don't like tea but this is the first one I tried that I liked.

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!

For better or worse, when I travel, I pick a lot of restaurants based on YouTuber recs and yelp…read morereviews. This spot didn't make the YouTube videos, but we picked it because it's close to our VRBO and the reviews looked good. Wife and I shared the Ono tacos, one grilled and one fried. Both were EXCELLENT. Nice big pieces of fish, soft flour tortillas, fresh topping and flavorful sauces. I'm not especially a fan of fish tacos, but I will go back and get more. Both were delicious but we preferred the grilled over the fried. I highly recommend for a nice casual lunch or dinner.

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.