I had this burger last month, and from what I remember, it was way better than any burger I've had…read moreback home in SoCal. It was juicy, tasted incredibly fresh, and the seasoning was just right. This was also my first time trying a grass-fed beef burger made with 100% Kauai beef, and it definitely lived up to the hype. If you're in Poipu, you've got to give this place a try!

The food at Bubba's Burgers was delicious and fast. Even though we had to wait in line for a few…read moreminutes, our food came quickly. The line was well worth the short wait. We had a beautiful view while eating. There were some tables inside, but most people ate outside. Everyone in my party had the same thing, so I didn't feel the need to photograph everything. We had Double Bubbas, a side of fries, a side of onion rings, a chocolate milkshake, and a vanilla milkshake. I forgot to take pictures until midway through, because it looked so delicious I just had to dig in immediately.

The food here was good it just needs more flavor. More spice, more heat. There's a lot of things on…read morethe menu that are listed as having some variety of spice but most of the food was on the bland side. It wasn't bad by any means, just mellow when it could've been excellent. Personally I ordered the carne asada nachos. It's a good portion size for nachos - enough for one but not for sharing. They have lots of queso which I liked. It also had a jalepeno lime aioli which could've made the whole dish & sounded so good but was soooooo mild. I wanted more punch! & with the steak saying it's chili marinated, I wanted more heat there too. Again they were good but imo had the potential to be spectacular if they ratcheted the heat up a few notches. The consensus around the table was basically the same thing. Husband got the wings & devoured them but said they were very strong in vinegar so if that's not your jam, don't do the chili peppah water. Nice upstairs open air patio area to sit in but doesn't overlook anything other than the street and other shops. So if you're after a view, this isn't it. Giving four instead of three because of service. We had a little mixup and the manager made sure we were taken care of, even though it ended up being not the restaurants fault at all.

Friendly Waves is in Koloa. It's located upstairs. We were seated in the open air patio. We asked…read moreour server for recommendations to help us order since they had a lot to choose from! We ordered fries, boneless buffalo wings, bone-in chili peppah watah wings and a loco moco. Service was fast and our server checked on us often. Everything was very good. The boneless wings were huge! The chili peppah watah wings were so tasty but could've used a little more heat. Loco moco didn't disappoint. Would come back again!

Don't let the small, cozy size fool you! Kauai Island Brewing Company serves up some really good…read morebar food alongside local beers. We ordered a light beer, poke bowl, and grilled chicken sandwich. We were honestly shocked at how simple yet delicious everything was. Fresh, flavorful, and great service and vibes - I'd highly recommend. (I was so hungry, I forgot to take photos of the sandwich. Sorry!!)

The dough!!! Chefs kiss. The pizza, beers & Tyler our…read moreserver & bartender was great! We had the garlic chicken pizza and added their pesto instead of Alfredo and it was so delicious! Sprinkle salt on their dough was a great touch! Yum! Tyler made a bomb zero proof mocktail . Great location and vibes and right by the cutest stores & market.

My dad and I were on our way to our hotel when he saw the sign for Smash Cafe Kauai. There are also…read morea few other food trucks there as well so everyone can find something. The star of the place is definitely Smash Cafe. I order the OG "Original" SMASH BURGER. There are tables and chairs that are set in the shade as well as friendly chickens to keep you company. Even though it was a food truck they still brought the food to and it was a 10-15 min wait MAX. This has to be the best burger I have had EVER!!! It was so fresh I had to wait a bit for it to cool off. The patties were juicy and crispy along the edges, the truffle aioli worked so well with the cheese and beef flavors. The fries were cooked to perfection as well. I strongly suggest you ask for some extra aioli on the side to dip the fries in. They have other menu items as well like crispy chicken, veggie burgers, and they even have a vegan Beyond Burger. I strongly suggest you give them a try you will not be disappointed.

We got a veggie burger with fries and an activity bowl from a nearby truck. This spot in koloa town…read morehas plenty of food trucks and there are so many seating available. The burger and fries were freshly made and tasted yummy. There were also some soft drinks available at the store for purchase. The only thing was there were so many chickens wandering around the tables and that is common in Kauai.

Wowzers! After a long day zip lining we stopped off in Hannapepe since it was a Friday night. The…read morecouple that owns the truck were awesome and their son did magic tricks for us while we waited for our food. They said the menu changes but the one we got was delicious. My dad had the Ahi tuna melt - he raved about it (ate it so quick I didn't snag a bite!), my mom had the burger which was delicious, and I had the Lamb Melt with AJus dipping sauce. It had just the right amount of cheese and jalapeños! The bread was fantastic. They serve it with a side of kettle chips- chefs kiss! It was the perfect night and they had a cute little table with heart shaped place mats and a little chandelier- it was the perfect ambiance! Truly a magical experience!

No brainer. Just do it…read more See the pictures. Oh wait, we ate it all...nothing left. 100% Awesome Burger Bodacious Bourbon Bitchin' Burger

June 2026 I loved…read morethis small and quaint super market. We grabbed the poke bowl and a few bento boxes to go. The poke was delicious! It had just a hint of sesame seed oil and that made it so fabulous.

*** Great store to grab food *** *** Part of ABC Store…read moreFamily *** Sueoka Market has all your small market needs. Grab some food like spam musubi which was our fave to eat for your hikes or the beach. They have bentos and a variety of sweet and salty items but don't go too late as they do run out. Since they are part of the ABC Store family, you save your receipts to get a free gift when you spend a certain amount of money. We went to several markets but this one was our go to. They also carry everything else like souvenirs, water shoes, etc.

Mucho Aloha drew us in because of their cute logo and cool vibes. We just grabbed some shrimp tacos…read moreand a glass of local cider but this place made a great impression on us. The service was friendly and fast. The restaurant is really clean. And the indoor/outdoor setting is perfect for the area. I'd absolute go back!

Nestled in Old Koloa town, we decided to take a stop by Mucho Aloha brewhouse since it had more…read morethan your typical "bar fare" to eat. Where can you get seafood at a brewhouse? We stopped in and the service staff was very kind, getting us a highchair for the little one, and letting us keep our stroller inside and nearby. I definitely appreciated that there was indoor seating since it was pretty warm outside. We ended up getting the Happy Hour furikake tots, which were nice and crispy (our toddler enjoyed these!) and to drink I got the Pineapple Xpress. The beer was great - not too bitter, and a hint of pineapple, which was pretty unique. To eat I ended up getting a smashburger, and it seems I was so hungry that I didn't get a picture! The brioche bun was great, and I thought it was a good burger (albeit a little small for the price). Overall a great spot to have food and brew - if I wasn't so full of potatoes, I would have definitely tried another beer!

Really Great Spot for breakfast. They have lunch items as well…read more I had the Pigs in a Blanket omelet. A perfectly cooked omelette filled with cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, Portuguese sausage and ham. It was really good. But the fried shredded potatoes were amazing. A large portion of potatoes cooked to a crispy brown. So good. The French press coffee was really good. Service was excellent! Haiden was our server. He was friendly and very efficient. There is plenty of parking in the adjacent lot. I would highly recommend checking this spot out!!!

Flew 3200 miles from New Mexico to Kauai Of course my wife…read morefinds green chile on a menu She said delicious. So did i. Not enough heat but flavor was spot on I recommend