We are here visiting the island and stopped by this restaurant. We were so impressed the first time…read morethat we came back the next day. The food was fantastic. The service was great and the pizzas came out quickly and we liked the atmosphere . We ordered the margarita pizza and chicken wings, yummy. We definitely recommend this restaurant!

As we strolled into town to try another restaurant, we could smell, and visibly see the sheer…read moreamount of people waiting to be sat down, or get their order from the side window. This place was POPPIN'. I ordered online as I sat in the restaurant next door, knowing it could take some time. You can BYO pizza, but I went with custom pizza that spoke to me from the menu. The Garlicky White Devil. This pizza did not disappoint. Even after having a meal next door, I still ate 2 slices. It was light, thin, crispy, and the flavor smacked you upside the head. Why does arugula go so well with pizza? I Don't know, it just does. This is a must next time we come in. I would love to actually sit down, order some 'Za and get some brews to experience the sit down service.

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.

Has a lovely meal here last night. We got the charcuterie…read moreboard, a Caesar salad, flat bread, and three entrees: the steak board, rack of lamb, and pasta with n mahi mahi. The charcuterie board had a nice array of cheeses and meats. It needed more crostini...but I feel like every charcuterie board I've ever had needed more bread! The Cesar salad was great. The flatbread was tasty, with home made tomato sauce and loaded with prosciutto, but it was overly salty. The lamb was excellent, the polenta that went with it was a little dry. The fish had a pesto coating. It was nice but nothing special. The steak was cooked perfectly with a nice crust while the inside was medium rare, and came with delicious mushrooms, potatoes and asparagus. Overall we were very happy. we debated rating this a three or four. It was a bit pricey for what we got, but everything in Kauai is!

We were very happy to stumble upon the fact that this was a restaurant in addition to a market. We…read morecame twice in three days. We sat on the patio but they call the main dining room however it is outside. The host and the servers were very nice on both days helping us choose our dishes and beverages. The first night were shared the shrimp and unui (sp?) patties. They were tasty and slightly sweet but over-charred and the sauce served with them did not complement them very well. It needed a fresher sauce or something with a little kick The first night I Had the chicken Which is actually a tiny little bird I should've known from the name. - pouisson. It was well cooked, but there was very little meat on all of the bones. And also needed a sauce of some kind. The one baby bok choy was a nice addition. Two of the group had the fish and chips it was made with swordfish that night and was very tasty. However, the chips were slightly limp and not hot. No one wanted to return them, but they really were not very good. One of the other entrées was the veggie bowl with seared Aji tuna and it had quinoa at the bottom with lots of roasted beets and other vegetables. It was a very good dish. The second time I ordered the grilled seafood bowl because that night they were offering Oppa as the grilled fish on the kebabs/skewers that were served on top of the bowl the seafood was cooked, absolutely perfectly, and it had pickled cucumbers, pickled red onions, slightly cooked carrots, and then regular cucumbers on top of lightly dressed soba noodles. It was a very tasty and hearty bowl. We also ordered a kale, beet and blue cheese salad for the table, but what came out was their strange version of Caesar salad, which has chickpeas on it which of course we did not want. It took them quite a while to bring the kale and beet salad to the table, however when they did, it was quite tasty a combination I would not have thought of on my own The first night we ordered the passionfruit cheesecake which had a strange chocolate crust that was too thick and a very light topping of passionfruit. It was fine, but we would not order it again. The whole restaurant is a nice change from all of the really overpriced offerings in the area. The food is fresh and tasty and the service is professional and fun at the same time.

Best poke bowl that I had on Kauai!…read more This restaurant has outdoor seating and also a health-centered grocery store inside. It's in the main Poipu outdoor shopping mall area. We ordered takeout and while waiting for our food, we browsed the grocery aisles and then checked out the surrounding shops. I really enjoyed the Ahi poke bowl. There was this tasty kimchi cucumber on the side with sweet o ions and avocado. The fish was fresh. G got the quinoa and vegetable bowl, topped with roasted chicken. It was a delicious salad with beets, macadamia nuts, kale, and more- and the chicken was nice and moist.

What a fabulous place. Cocktails are amazing. And u expected with the casual menu. Great…read moresandwiches. Salad was perfect. Service was just enough attention. The place give s a casual vibe. It's around d back of the food truck looks abandoned- keep walking to the back of the building. Bug spray might be a good idea too. You're dining in a lush area with a lot of wet plants.

The hidden gem of Kauai!…read more We thought the warehouse looked cool from the front with no expectations of whet may be hidden behind the facade. Drift is now our mandatory revisit when in Kauai. Star 1- clean. Every visible surface, glass, seat and table were clean Star 2- the food was spectacular. I had the Cali Reuben sandwich. It was fantastic. My wife had the Cobb Salad. It was perfect! Star 3- we are not typically "specialty drink" drinkers. The list was introduced to us by the owner who explained every drink was made with top shelf spirits, fresh juices and fruit, and was something they had found, enjoyed, and recreated to serve. Their love for balance and presentation shown through. We tried 4 of their creations and LOVED all of them. Star 4- Environment, the back area is relaxing, beautiful, is on island time. Very enjoyable. Don't rush, just enjoy. Star 5- Owners, kind, warm, and they care about the items brought to the table. Star 6- the whole package. Great value, this is now added as a top stop when in Kauai for us

Really good food. Really good service. Very nice surrounding with dim light low music.read more

The restaurant is so cozy, Loved the atmosphere. Staff was friendly- especially our server, Sherry…read moreLynn. She was an absolute doll. We were there celebrating our parents 60th anniversary and she made the whole night feel special and fun. Two of us had the lasagna bolognese which was absolutely delicious. I had the fresh fish of the day - a mild white fish on roasted potatoes with a lemon caper sauce - the fish was perfectly cooked and the sauce was a perfect balance. One of us had the seafood pasta. We were all very happy with the food, the service and the experience. Will be back!

Food was amazing. The lettuce wrap starter was so good and felt like a good sized amount. The fresh…read morecatch fish sandwich was also great. The mahi was cooked perfectly and the slaw on top was refreshing. The fries were good too. The poke bowl was excellent and would return for it again. The only thing that lacked here was service. A different waiter had to take our order because ours wouldn't come around and we were out of water for 90% of our meal. Wouldn't make us not come back!

This was a fantastic meal! We had reservations and were seated right away. It was a casual but cozy…read moreatmosphere and a great place for families. For drinks we had the Mai Thai and the pina colada, both of which were the best drinks we've had so far on the island! Their Mai Thai has a guava foam on top. Delish! For our entrees we got the macadamia crusted mahi (amazing). I subbed the rice for the garlic mashed potatoes and it was delish. The island poke bowls were beautifully presented and also delicious, as well as the dragon bowls. The whole family loved our meal here. We definitely want to go back again! The prices are steep but for what you get, it's worth it.

Great beer! The Banana Porter was awesome! Service was stellar. The remembered us after one short…read morevisit. I recommend this place to anyone with a microbrew pallet!

(Dine/Drank 04/24/26 FR @ 5:30pm & 04/25/26 SA @ 4:00pm): I needed a brew as soon as I landed on…read morethe garden isle of Kaua'i! My first dining experience on this short trip was at Kaua'i Island Brewing Co. The oldest cumulative brewery on Kaua'i at 23 years, it held the distinction as the world's westernmost brewery on the island of Kaua'i based on where the International Dateline crossed American Samoa. It's been years since I last visited Kaua'i when the now departed Kaua'i Beer Co. was my watering hole. Would their own brews keep me in good company with local islanders!? PURCHASE(S) Polihale German Pilsner Beer 4.5% ABV 16floz Draft ($9.00): Rich amber golden color, bready malty aroma, light body, bready malty flavor, clean crisp finish, and bready malty aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=144&select=FG3TKIb49pfNd0qAtGDMCQ Pillow Talk Hazy NEIPA Beer 8.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($9.00): Rich amber hazy color, hoppy tropical aroma, light body, fruity hoppy sweet tropical flavor, crisp juicy smooth finish, and fruity hoppy tropical aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=gwulAoIAxMB_tVEMQ0al2A 3pc Lilikoi Fish & Chips ($24.00): Plump sweet-tinged fried cod on a bed of crunchy dry slaw, these were a pleasure to devour as prepared. The abundance of spud sticks were crispy, nicely seasoned, and didn't require any condiments. A righteous entree! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=djLhco95b_5u0U0RlBbk6A Alakai Oatmeal Stout Beer 9.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($9.00): Dark brown color, bold coffee earthy aroma, heavy body, rich chocolate coffee oatmeal flavor, mouthfeel smooth finish, and bitter chocolate coffee oatmeal aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=LwL4ONu9vKCuyB13ptnfVw Old-Fashioned Cocktail ($15.00): Impressed by their vast assortment of whiskeys, I tried this classic to finish my meal. I couldn't recall the whiskey used, but it was simplicity at its best! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=XzJ4aB5YUIxPOzVKJKaR6w Lilikoi Golden Ale Blonde Beer 5.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.00 HH): Hazy amber color, fruity tropical aroma, light body, fruity sweet tropical flavor, creamy smooth finish, and fruity sweet tropical aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=5APA6Qzw7emqfQDaadHhIQ [ONION RINGS/STRAWS/STRINGS ALERT - 5.0 of 5.0 STARS] Onion Rings ($8.00 HH): A decent portion with rings of medium to large sizes, these were hot, dark golden browned, crunchy, and had a slight tendency to crumble when bitten into while the onion ring (sweet Maui!) rarely pulled out at times. They were lightly oily while the sweet chili dipping sauce wasn't needed but used. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=0YBus8D4RN8ssUjlFxf5WQ Credit Card Surcharge 3.0% ($2.43): More businesses did this to try and offset costs. SERVICE Warmly greeted by the hostess and women behind the bar, I made my way to a stool for a front row seat of the action (my second visit I sat at a nearby table). I was given a glass of water, menus, and then time to decide. I easily placed my orders as I hung around. I was always checked on, my water filled, and empties removed. It was all chill - mahalo! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): I took the bus, so this wasn't an issue for me. Otherwise, there appeared to be some onsite parking with spots along the main drag of Koloa Rd. and other side streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A quaint sports and whiskey bar https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=144&select=eiwUAzd_sgmG96tMBgcfBg inside with an old-feel brick and wood combo https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=GK1gFqK6-KqkqBWgPDbpEg while a spacious covered outdoor patio kept things casual, there were plenty of places to sit. Plenty of natural lighting both inside and on the patio while an assortment of electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several muted TVs throughout while classic rock & roll music played in the background. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I had an awesome time at Kaua'i Island Brewing Co. and would visit again. They had 12 beers on tap, the food was wonderful, the prices were a tad high, and the service was great. Unsure if furry family members were allowed. Daily happy hour specials and almost certain nightly entertainment such as trivia, music, and more was available. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $87.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

Originally stopped by for hibachi and was disappointed to find that they haven't had it in a while…read more So glad we ended up staying! This ended up being one of if not the best meal we had all week in Kauai and it's right around the corner from where we are staying at the Sheraton Kauai Resort! We only managed to get a photo of one of our four meals because we hounded the food so quickly, but you can imagine how good the rest of our food was when the pineapple combination rice looked like this. If we are ever back in town, you can guarantee we will be back at Koloa Thai Bistro! PS: a quick note for the management - get that sign at the bottom of the stairs changed because you don't need hibachi to get people in the door anyway!

If I could give it 3.75 I would. It's on the second floor so it's a little difficult for those that…read morehave mobility issues. The windows were open, so a breeze did come through although it was quite warm in there. They have several tables on the skinny balconies that wrap around the restaurant. Our main server was devoid of any emotion whatsoever - rather strangely robotic. There was another gentleman that was wearing an apron who was either a cook/manager or the owner and he was running around filling in the gaps. Of course, as is the cost of all food in Kauai, the prices were really high for the quantity given. They charge $14 for four potstickers so we did not get those. We opted for the Larb chicken and the Thai basil chicken which we requested spicy, actually very spicy and it came out totally mild. They brought us some garlic chili oil which was nearly rancid. The flavor of the Thai basil chicken was really good though with lots of wok hay. The quantity of the larb chicken was at least twice as much as the Thai basil chicken. It was milder, but it was still tasty. They also serve sushi rolls however I'm not quite at the point of feeling comfortable paying $25 for one roll of sushi. Maybe in a few days after I'm used to It!

The beer is great--especially the banana stout, which was even better than expected. I'd definitely…read morerecommend this spot to anyone looking to enjoy a couple of pints. Great service with live music.

(Dine/Drank 04/25/26 SA @ 2:00pm): There was mucho brewing at this house of aloha!…read more My second and final brewery experience on this short trip to Kaua'i was at Mucho Aloha Brewhouse. The idea of Mucho Aloha Brewhouse came about during a backyard BBQ in Seal Beach, CA that made its way across the Pacific Ocean and landed on the island of Kaua'i. As a tribute to celebrating among family and friends with great beer and food, a welcoming gathering place was created for everyone to come together and share stories. Would I find much aloha at this brewhouse!? PURCHASE(S) Mucho Aloha Brewhouse Lowdown Lager Beer 2.7% ABV 16floz Draft ($4.00 HH): Bright amber color, dank malty aroma, light body, dank malty sweet watery flavor, crisp finish, and dank malty aftertaste. Way too light and watery for me. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=ao_00rfkLvpprP7tqtocKw 4pc Loco Wings Hot ($12.00 HH): At $3.00/ea, these were small, had minimal meat, and weren't as hot as I'd hoped. They had a nice crisp but that was it. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=vWzbIQjk8kj7OPNVi3Gm9Q 3pc Grilled Fish Tacos & Tortilla Chips ($26.00): The fish portion was nice but a bit dry and I should've had this beer-battered instead, while the chopped red cabbage was plentiful but needed some flavor. The tortilla chips and salsa were fine. I was very disappointed, especially at nearly $9.00/taco. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=RywnYkqzivVoxLrTGNhFqQ Mucho Aloha Brewhouse Pineapple Xpress Hazy IPA Beer 6.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($10.00): Bright hazy amber color, fruity pineapple tropical aroma, light body, fruity hoppy pineapple flavor, smooth finish, and hoppy pineapple tropical aftertaste. This was tasty! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=yS3FrT5LrTw6R_ih5fxiew Stickers ($2.00 x2): I loved stickers and would commonly place them on walls of other breweries. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=Y-278vH82cxUx30kRbplVA Souvenir Grey Logo T-Shirt M ($35.00): I certainly didn't need another t-shirt! However, I really liked the graphic - damn marketing! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=AnyPNLfj7DdHn7bu28d_Gw Service Charge 3.0% ($2.73): More businesses did this to try and offset costs. SERVICE Warmly greeted by a friendly female and male behind the bar, I took a moment to browse the beer and food menu, then shortly ordered, my beer was ready immediately, I was given a table number, and I found a place out on the patio. Minutes later, a young man delivered my food. There was a self-serve water station outside next to the trash station where you dumped your trays and such. It was all chill - mahalo! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): I took the bus, so this wasn't an issue for me. Otherwise, there appeared to be some onsite parking with spots along the main drag of Koloa Rd. and other side streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A casual layout where inside https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=POhPn0Zopr86aF1051Ijvg was the bar/order counter, a visible brewing system, some bar stools, and several tables, while a spacious outdoor patio https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=pRAKlJPfih0NquB62jOkPA with table benches and umbrellas, there were plenty of places to sit. Plenty of natural lighting both inside and on the patio while an assortment of electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several muted TVs inside while indie rock music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=kTpING_-FpvVQxvfEFzRwA ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I would consider visiting Mucho Aloha Brewhouse again just to try more of their beers for a better sense since I absolutely didn't like one but loved another. They had only 10 beers https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=Zew6wCI-Rs8kV7253Y56tQ on tap, the food https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=IwK6jloTkDRzbn6oZiJJfA wasn't happening for me, the prices were elevated (especially the food), and the service was good. Furry family members were allowed outside! Daily happy hour specials (2pm-5pm) and almost certain nightly entertainment such as trivia, music, and more was available. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $98.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

This place has great service and great ambiance. The whole restaurant has such a nice vibe to it…read more We marked on our reservation that it was our anniversary and they wrote us a cute card and gave us a free dessert which was amazing (hula pie). We got the seafood risotto and the guava bbq chicken both of which were good. Chicken was a huge portion, basically an entire half of the chicken and the bbq sauce and kimchi veggies were great. We saw people get the pork ribs and those looked great too so if we came back we'd definitely want to try those.

What a great experience for our anniversary celebration!…read more Well started off with cocktails and coconut shrimp. Try the Lychee martini or the Mule. For dinner we had the Duo Fish dish and the Mac crushed and crusted fish with rice. For an anniversary dessert we had the Hula pie. Do not leave here without trying this absolute excellent dessert. We were seated in area opposite the bar and still able to hear the live music while enjoying the indoor/outdoor dining. The entire experience was fantastic because of our server Kaelyn. She was so kind, a lot of fun and great to be around!