What a view! Add the strongest tiki vibes & I'm all in. You can park at Lydgate park and easily…read morewalk over, if you are not staying at the Hilton. You place your order, are handed your finely crafted tiki drinks and are given a buzzer for your food. We ordered two versions of the Mai Tai and both were delicious, you can't go wrong. There was plenty of covered seating to choose from. The basic burger was cooked to perfection and delicious. I love sweet pickles, so I was a happy girl. The fries are coated in some sort of magical crispy dust. The view can't be beat. You will not regret stopping by here. Beware of the highly trained chickens, lol.

Great little tiki bar located right on the Hilton property near Lydgate Beach. Bartenders are…read morefantastic across the board and really make the experience. Drinks are strong and well made, with a solid variety of rums to choose from. You truly can't go wrong with any of the Mai Tais. Food was surprisingly good. We loved the kalua pork nachos, the poke bowl, and the panko battered keiki tenders. Perfect beach bar food but done right. If you're staying at the Hilton, you get two free Mai Tai vouchers per day at check in, which makes this spot an easy go to. One of the highlights was the chickens casually wandering up to the bar and the locals sharing background stories and cultural insight about the island. Relaxed, welcoming, and a really fun place to hang out.

Jamie W and I have yet to explore the island of Kauai, but we did have a longer-than-scheduled…read morelayover at Lihue Airport on the way back home from Honolulu. Three hours to be exact, and the airport was unsurprisingly quite small. There was a mini-market, a couple of places to eat, and this casual tiki bar. Of course we were drawn in even though it was crowded due to several concurrent flight delays. The bartender was busy, even providing table service without any staff assistance. We managed to snag a window-side table, and while we balked a bit at the price, we ordered a pair of $22.49 Macadamia Nut Espresso Martinis, a luscious libation of vodka, Borghetti espresso liqueur, macadamia nut honey, and nitro-infused espresso (Photo 7). It kept us going until our flight finally took off. COCKTAIL - 4 stars...pricy yet top drawer AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...it's the airport after all SERVICE - 4 stars...as attentive as possible TOTAL - 4 stars...last tiki stop before leaving the islands RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/n9JWu5nlzl

Food is the same through the entire airport (burger is good!) but our bartender was fabulous…read more Friendly and helpful. Best way to burn a flight delay ever Coronas were plentiful and cold

Food - 5 stars. Easily. Some of the best sauces I've ever tasted & obviously locally sourced…read moreingredients. The basic green salad was absolutely incredible. The hot wings are unique in a very good way. They are definitely hot but have such a well balanced flavor profile. Even their fries have a dusting of magic on them. The sticky ribs are a must try. Ambiance is fun & lively. Tiki drinks are fun & strong. The only reason I held back a star is because we were a party of 2 waiting behind two larger groups of people to be seated. Multiple people were allowed to walk up & enter through the exit, then sit at the bar while we were patiently waiting to even be approached. We would have gladly sat at the bar, if anyone would have checked with us. I guess it pays to be aggressive here? The check in process during busy times should be regulated & monitored better. Other than that, once we were approached we were seated after a short wait and service was great after that. Food was so good, we came back the next day and were seated immediately. Aloha!

It's such a shame, because my wife and I love trying tiki bars whenever we go to a new place, but…read moreTiki Iniki just feels like no one cares. At all. Service is slow. Slooooowwwww. Slow. The worst mai tai I have ever had. My god. Ordered the "top shelf" Mai tai, and it was absolutely brutal. First, it wasn't shaken OR stirred. What does this mean? It was served one ingredient on top of the next, room temperature, and tasted like a hot mess. We actually felt sick from it. The amount of syrup this bartender used was crazy. She's either not tasting her drinks, or has just fried her taste buds doing god knows what over the years. Please, for your customer's sake, train the bartenders.

Good fun lots of laughs and best of all the yummy drinks!!!!!! Hidden gem on the beachread more

Every time we stay we get the best service at the pool bar. All of the bar and service staff are…read moregreat, but Jessa is the most warm and welcoming person we've had. Always sweet and patient and makes the best cocktails/margaritas!!!!

I absolutely had to give 4 stars : the barman on duty when I sat down was also the server; he was…read moreamazing considering it's a busy, busy airport bar. Bravo There's not a huge selection of foods, burgers and fries and a couple other snackable items; I didn't eat anything so can't comment on that . The drinks were good, a espresso martini and a pineapple (old) fashioned. It's very loud: when the flight announcements come on everyone talks so much louder ... so normal for an open airport bar.

Bartender was solo, and had a full bar-full of thirsty patrons; consequently the service lacked a…read morebit of that Island aloha vibe. She didn't seem happy to be here today, although mood improved as traffic lightened up... and of course when the bill was presented. I must say that I empathize with her plight. On the plus side, the gin & tonics were chilled. When you're at the airport you should adjust your expectations accordingly.

Fabulous food, drinks, and service…read more Tiki man pizza is a must. A huge assortment of toppings and a very hearty and delicious pizza. Would come back here for the pizza alone. Gluten free is marked on the menu and the waiter was very helpful. They are famous for their mai tai which is good, but didn't quite make it as our favorite mai tai! Not sure what the hype is

Great spot with an awesome atmosphere and really good cocktails!…read more We stumbled in here completely by accident and somehow ended up in what felt like the busiest place in Hanalei, great live musicians, people dancing, and legitimately tasty cocktails and beer. Service was just amazing! The only downside is the price. We ordered a couple of cocktails, one beer, and a small pizza, and the bill was close to $200, which felt a bit steep. The pizza itself wasn't anything special, but to be fair, this is a bar, not really a restaurant, so I can't complain too much. Overall though, super fun vibe and a great place for drinks and live music. Would definetely come back for the atmosphere alone.

we had a 5 star experience!! the food was amazing but our server even better! joshua was the best…read moreserver we have ever had. never laughed harder and been treated so well. we ended our trip at dukes and couldn't of had better ending. we literally licked the plate clean!! josh is the greatest server of all time!

Came to Kauai on the cruise ship. Rainy day, walked over into town. Saw Duke's and was pleasantly…read moresurprised as I like Duke's in Waikiki and Jake's in Del Mar. Duke's Kauai was not a disappointment either. Good staff, very friendly and pleasant. The menu was the Duke's menu and something for everyone. Ambiance? Same. The group that owns Duke's, Jake's, and the others does a great job.

First time at Garden Grille for their breakfast & it did not disappoint. The service was great upon…read moreentry. Decided to get an espresso martini, and the burrito. Since I do not eat pork my lovely server suggested avocado in replacement. What a great suggestion! The espresso martini was hand shaken and served in a martini glass. The burrito was delicioso and their side salsa was on point as well. The ambiance here is relaxed with relaxing music and a view of the resort palm trees. Highly recommend!

Breakfast at the grill is delicious! Ordering off the menu (verses the Buffet) is the way to go…read morefor some delicious local flavors & it's not your typical hotel basics. The menu features many local choices from Portuguese sausage, Local Moco, pulled pork breakfast burrito and Banana & Macadamia nut pancakes! Definitely no need to venture out for breakfast when staying here! And the prices are pretty reasonable for the island and portion sizes! My favorites were the Wailua Breakfast Burrito and the Loco Moco which had an amazing Merlot Demi Glaze gravy and topped with crispy fried onions! Excellent! The juice selection were pricey. I was so impressed with the menu options each day, I never tried the breakfast buffet. Also bonus, if there is a bar tender working, most bar drinks are available for breakfast time too! Definitely a good breakfast here! And Tip: if you're a Hilton Gold or Diamond Member you get $10 redeemable credit! *ask for a side of Portuguese sausage if it's not part of your meal! So good!

Honestly, I would recommend making reservations for the Plantation House multiple times during your…read moretrip! The food, service, and ambiance were wonderful! We went for dinner and there were 4 adults and we had our 3 year old and 1 year old with us. They were very accommodating and family-friendly, which is always nice to see. The food was absolutely delicious and I would easily go back again and again, because it was a great experience. I would recommend the fresh catch Oscar and for dessert, we enjoyed the sorbet trio

Its a lovely open-air restaurant in an old house with shops and a gallery tucked here and there…read more It's in a large property with plenty of free parking and they offer various activities. Great place for weddings, too. We had a late lunch here. The menu is standard American fair and local dishes. I had cream of mushroom soup and a burger. The soup was pretty good, until I found undissolved clumps of flour at the bottom. My personal preference was if for it to have not been pureed as much, but that didn't affect taste. They kindly took the soup off the bill even though I didn't ask for that, given I had eaten most of it. The burger was also good, cooked to order. I chose fried for my side and they came out hot and tasty. It was a large portion, too, so much that I still had some left even after sharing. Everyone else enjoyed their meals and we had a little time to wander about through some of the shops and buy gifts. Some shops are upstairs, and there is no elevator. Im guessing there must be a ramp somewhere to get you to the restaurant at least, although I didn't readily see it. If you need the ramp you may want you call ahead to ascertain its location. Nice place for special occasions and for tourists that won't totally break the bank.

Such a cool place with amazing music and atmosphere! Huge shoutout to the musician who was covering…read moremodern hits in a Hawaiian style - honestly, that alone is worth coming here for. The bar bites were also really good. We ordered the coconut shrimp and chicken wings, and the wings were so tasty we ended up getting a second order. Service was great and respectful. My friends got beer and really enjoyed it. I ordered a cocktail and didn't have the best luck with it - lots of ice and a bit too bitter for my taste. I wouldn't recommend the Hanalei Sour. One thing to note: the restroom isn't inside the bar, it's on the hotel property, so you'll need to take a short walk. Overall, I'd recommend this place mainly for the vibe and live music - such a fun experince!

If only the food tasted as good as the setting of this restaurant looks, it'd be a five star dining…read moreexperience. Unfortunately, we don't eat the restaurant setting, so this is a 2 star experience instead. Came in with a group of 4, and between all of us we ordered: 1.) Coconut Shrimp 2.) Homemade Mac-Nut Hummus 3.) Fried Calamari N' Shrimp 4.) Happy Talk Loco-Moco 5.) Happy Talk Smash Burger 6.) Volcano Poke I only got to try #'s 1-4, and from those, only the hummus was any good. Unfortunately, the loco-moco was bland. There was no seasoning, and there was no flavor. My party seemed to really enjoy the burger and that was probably the best food from what we ordered. Overall, I wasn't happy with the meal and would give this a 2/5