Wow! So sad we waited so long to try this place during our stay in Hanalei…read more Let's just rate it already. 10/10. Absolutely amazing. Good was some of the best I've ever had. The Churro French Toast is life changing. Full order can easily feed 3-4 people. Crispy, sweet, yet soft and tasty inside. Best description is a combination of a churro, mixed with a cinnamon roll, mixed with a donut. Would highly recommend. They offer a half portion too which is great for 2 people to share. The breakfast burritos are legit. Massive, tasty, delicious, and filling. About the same size and width as a 32oz Yeti bottle. Ordered the veggie burrito with bacon and the Smoked Pork burrito. Loved both. Tots, veggies, cheese, meat, all loaded. Even the salsas were 10/10. Seating is limited, maybe enough for 8-10 people total to sit inside, but they take to go orders and you can walk 5 minutes to Hanalei beach and eat by the ocean. TLDR - Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Absolutely delicious and such a beautiful experience!…read more We had the Garlic Shrimp and the Churros French Toast, and both were incredible! Let me tell you the garlic shrimp was amazing! The shrimp was cooked to perfection: juicy, tender, and coated in the most delicious garlic sauce. Every bite was so flavorful! The Churros French Toast was actually one of the reasons we came here because it's so popular, and it absolutely did not disappoint! It looks like it would be super sweet, but surprisingly, it's not. It's perfectly crunchy on the outside, moist in the middle, and just the right amount of sweetness. So delicious! And to top it all off, you get to enjoy this fantastic food with a beautiful Kauai view. Overall, such a wonderful experience. If you're visiting Kauai, I highly recommend putting Wake Up Delicious on your list you won't be disappointed!

We loved Hanalei Taro…read more Great kalua pig and their mac salad was one of our favorites. Taro mochi?! I could eat that every day. The portion of kalua pork was huge. And we loved the ginger lemonade too. She was friendly and it was super fast. Highly recommend!

Only open Thursday-Sunday, it opens at 10am. You want to go early because they often run out of…read morefood before closing. This is a must stop for my daughter when we're on Kauai. We ordered Kalua pork plates with rice & Mac salad. It's a good size portions. The one vegetarian had a Taro burger which she said was good other than soft texture like black bean burgers. Also had watermelon juice that was refreshing. It's a food truck w/ covered patio area. Shares a parking lot with Wishing Well shaved ice. You sometimes park in back of buildings.

Tahiti Nui is a can't-miss spot on the north shore of Kauai. It's a Hanalei institution, and they…read morehave the receipts. They were even featured in The Descendants starring George Clooney. Don't think twice, just order the Mai Tai and coconut shrimp to start. Both are perfection. I had the zesty coconut crusted catch as my entree. It was really good, but next time I'm definitely trying one of their famous pizzas! If you time it just right, they have live music in the evenings.

No wait for 2 people on a weeknight at around 7 PM…read more Tahiti nui mai tai was great, and the coconut shrimp was perfect. Tsunami fries were also decent. Came for a drink and a snack and this did the trick - no need to eat full dinner here imo. 4.5 stars.

Best Classic Burger on Kauai…read more We literally ran into Big Nick's by accident. Needed restroom. Stopped for water from liquor store. Crowd eating at Big Nick's caught our attention. OMG, a gorgeous and uber stacked burger (lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheese) was DELICIOUS served with a shovel of crispy, crunchy French fries. A memorable, superior on-the-go meal. Big Nick's is a food truck housed with a cluster of gift and curio shops. Great service. We were given an order number when placing the order. Food was delivered to us in a to-go box.

This place was so good! The wait was a little long. But other than that, what a great experience…read more Everyone was super nice and happy. The burger was amazing!!! Very close to little shops and markets.

Exceptional service from Aleah, Hiílanií, Branden & Kyle!…read more The bartenders at Sandbox at 1 Hotel Hanalei are truly outstanding. Every time I'm there, they manage to stay calm, composed, and professional even when things get busy, while still making every guest feel welcomed and taken care of. Aleah, Hiílanií, Branden, and Kyle each bring such a warm, inviting personality to the experience. They're attentive without being overbearing, genuinely friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. You can tell they care about creating a great experience, not just serving a drink. Their ability to maintain that level of hospitality under pressure is impressive and really sets them apart. They make Sandbox feel relaxed, welcoming, and special. A fantastic team and a true reflection of the hospitality you hope for at 1 Hotel Hanalei. Highly recommend!

We'd read good Yelp reviews and decided to check it out. Fun spot once you find it; getting there…read moretakes you through part of the hotel, which is a nice way to see a bit more of the property. Food was good, but the menu is overpriced and overly fancy for what's essentially a poolside restaurant. The host experience is what knocked this down to 3 stars. We showed up about 5 minutes before opening with nobody else waiting. The hostess offered to put us on the waitlist, with no explanation: no mention that they were fully booked, or that they could work us in. When I pushed back a bit, she said she could seat us at 5:30, when they opened, literally 4 minutes later, and suggested we grab a drink at the bar across the pool area first. Just telling us "we're opening in a few minutes, hang tight" would've gone a long way. Food's solid, but the whole interaction felt unnecessarily complicated and unwelcoming.

BEST FOOD ON THE ISLAND. I got the sampler plate which did not disappoint. The food was very tender…read more& full of flavor. From the chicken, ribs, beef, pork, rice, & mac salad everything was perfect! The food itself is amazing by itself but once you add the bbq sauce, WOW. It just takes the flavor to another level. I would visit Kauai again just to eat here. We came on a busy day. Line was out the door & we were ordering on a kiosk. Despite the restaurant having a line out the door, those employees are quick & approachable!! There is great covered outdoor seating specifically for chicken in a barrel guests which is nice considering there are plenty of shops around the restaurant. I would rate this place 100/10 if I could!

Wow! The chicken and ribs were so tasty! With every bite you got at great smoky taste. The…read morechicken and ribs were very juicy and they give the large portions. I got French fries as a side and the fries were crispy. I originally ordered the breast/wing but they gave me thigh and legs. I went back and they apologized and just gave me what I ordered. It was very nice. I got the bbq sauce on the side and it was tangy and sweet. I alternated dipping and not. I will make this a normal stop for next time I'm In Kauai. If you are in Hawaii and run into this place, stop in you will love it.

Food was so incredible Quick service…read moreFood was everything I was hoping it would Tasty and fresh The rice was even so gooey and yummy Everything about that establishment is clean

I want to give this a better review because we were so excited for it, but were a bit let down…read more It was good, but it just didn't quite deliver. We got the Kealia and we're so excited for all the unique mixins but the flavor punch we expected just wasn't there. It honestly was kind of bland, as I see a few other reviewers also noted, which surprised me. The fish was really good though. I'd happily eat it again if someone gave it to me, but for the lack of flavor at that price, I wouldn't buy it again.

This place is in the cute little town of Princeville which has some shopping and is a 10 minute…read morewalk to a beach when you're done with the shopping! We had a wait of like 30 minutes because we wanted a window seat and it was worth it! The view out the window to what honestly looks like it does in Jurassic Park is so good! Okay to the food... I got the curry and literally amazing. I will be coming back here specifically for the curry. My fiancé was over seafood for a little bit so he ordered the waygu burger and he loved it. Overall, really good place and amazing service! Worth the wait, has an amazing view. What could be better? Will be coming back!

Walked in on a Friday night at 5:30 PM and there was no wait for 2 people. I tried:…read more + Ube pina colada + Peruvian style ceviche + Organic greens, beets and goat cheese + Mahi Mahi and tiger shrimp + Lilikoi cheesecake Highlights were the pina colada and cheesecake. Shrimp was also great. Ceviche and salad were solid, though the chips that came with the ceviche were mid. Sit by a window for amazing mountain views!

Quick, convenient and surprisingly good selections from a food truck. Every dish we got tasted…read moregreat. Went back several times during the week in Princeville.

Great food and service. Would definitely recommend to anyone in the area looking for something…read moregreat to eat!

How is it that I have never reviewed my favorite Sushi Bar on and off island? Yikes!…read more I'm fortunate to live on island and make every opportunity to get my sushi fix here. This place has the freshest and most well prepared sushi, sashimi and "omakase" (chefs choice original roll). Omakase is ALWAYS out of this world no matter which chef came up with that nights special. The fish is always super fresh so they don't need to drown it in sauces. The flavors pop pop pop with every chew. Amazing! Some of my favorites are the scallop sashimi (incredibly fresh every time), chili hamachi, uni (sea urchin-not for everyone) and always omakase roll or two. Also, if artichoke is in season I like the steamed one, a cup of chowder always hits the spot, pretty killer tempura, really great fish and chips and I know I'm missing a bunch of stuff but now I'm salivating and need to wrap this review up so I can drive over. I don't eat in the restaurant part so much but that's because I'm a total hound for the sushi. When I have it's always great. Don't skip dessert!

We ate it so many nice restaurants and this was one of my favorite meals of our recent trip!…read more We started with the baked artichoke, then split three rolls (Fire cracker, Next best thing, Sunset) and had this incredible banana ice cream cake for dessert!!!! The rolls were incredible!!!! And the presentation was pretty:) our server was super sweet too! The views outside are so beautiful too to relax and enjoy drinks! This is gonna be a staple spot on all of our future Kauai trips!