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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kauia Cosmo
    Rod A.

    Great spot for dinner. The reviews are all spot on. The cocktails rocked. The Westside Mule had the perfect amount of ginger. My wife loved the cosmo. For the food, the Italian Stallion was amazing. Lots of flavor and the right amount of dressing. The Greek salad was also spot on! Our server was very helpful with the menu and the vibe of the seating area was great along the river. The only downside if there was one, was more dessert options are needed. That is not a big deal as the food, drinks, and vibe all make this the perfect dinner spot.

    Amelia R.

    We were craving a big sandwich ! And drift provided that. The sandwiches were delicious and HUGE. I wish they had a small appetite option as that is too much for one person.

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    Chrystine A.

    What a fabulous place. Cocktails are amazing. And u expected with the casual menu. Great sandwiches. 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.

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    Stephen A.

    Super-cute permanent food truck bar/restaurant in the back of the Warehouse 3540 "Mall" on Koloa Road in Kalaheo. They serve a short but sweet menu of toasted grinders and salads with a great selection of specialty cocktails. We both had cocktails and then shared a Greek salad. We split 2 different sandwiches, the Reuben and the Godfather. They come grilled open-faced with potato chips, and one is more than generous for a mid-day meal. Our table overlooked a lovely view of a quiet stream valley and was a delightful spot for a unique dining adventure.

    Kristi H.

    Had a great experience here! The drinks were absolutely delicious with beautiful presentation, and the food did not disappoint. The outdoor seating and ambience are perfect--such a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. Definitely worth it!

    Italian stallion sandwich w/ chips! Delish!
    Ashley M.

    We live up the road and never tried, one day we went there for a spur of the moment kind of thing and glad we did because the sandwiches were awesome and drinks were refreshing! Staff were so sweet and welcoming

    Berry Flats
    Andrew C.

    Wife and I stopped in for cocktails on the drive back from Waimea Canyon. We saw the good reviews, so decided to check it out. It's a cute little "micro-bar" hiding behind a warehouse building. We ordered the Bird of Paradise, the Berry Flats, and the Roasted Garlic Cheesy Bread. Drinks were delicious and well balanced. Love this place. What a gem.

    We always stop here for cocktail's after a day at the beach. Love the atmosphere, and the drinks are delicious! Such a cute spot and a fun vibe! Service is always great. Highly recommend.

    Phenomenal soft pretzel. Legit want to go back and get one right now!
    Shannan S.

    Staff were friendly and spoke as soon as we walked in. We could hear the stream beside the fence and the rain made it so much better! The pretzel was amazing -- and only this is only the second place I know of that we can get soft pretzels! Philly cheesesteak was so delicious. Ambiance was 10/10 - loved this place and will def go back. We are always looking for local places to support when eating out so def will be eating here again.

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    !!! Try The Rumbleweed !!! Maybe the best find of our week away from Kansas. The staff all worked together to earn our praise. The food, customized to our taste, was fabulous! The corner table we found allowed our family gathering to share, and to also interact with other guests and staff. A semi-open setting with a light breeze to chill and recover from a big day on the Friendly Island of Kauai! MAHALO

    Berry flats
    Melody T.

    I love me a day drink spot! Super cute bar with craft cocktails & yummy bites to cruise with your gf's and have girl talk. Hidden in the back of Lawai warehouse, this is the perfect spot to sip a drank in the middle of the day. They have a nice selection of fun fresh drinks and yummy bites to share. Def one of my favorite spots on the south side :) Happy hour is 4-5p for $2 off all drinks!

    The Canyon or the Rueben sandwich. I can't remember. And a local Golden ale.

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    The coziest place for cocktails and food! The owner and bartender were absolutely amazing! Must dr

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    Great bar food! Casual outdoorsy atmosphere. Cocktails were artisan, and oh so tasty. Check it out.

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    One of the best sandwiches on kauai. Nice and relaxing area and you won't know it's open unless you drive around the building

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    La Spezia Restaurant and Wine Bar

    La Spezia Restaurant and Wine Bar

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Sensational food and service to match. You almost feel like you're eating in someone's home. We…read moretend to dine later in the evening which was good in that it wasn't crowded in the restaurant but bad in that they'd already sold out in a couple items. I ended up choosing the vongole e gamberetti which was a nice blend of fresh seafood and spaghetti in a zesty broth. However, m'lady got the spaghetti bolognese and I'm telling you: this is the best, most flavorful, freshest bolognese I've ever tasted. I only got 2 bites and had to play it cool because, well, I made the choice I did. I was effusive in my praise afterwards and everyone who worked there concurred and said I was just the latest to discover this incredible dish! If you enjoy this dish, trust me: it's better than any other kind you've had in the past. After the meal, we met another waiter and chatted with him about the restaurant, recipes, and this neighborhood. Just as friendly as everyone else. Make it a point to stop here and get that bolognese!

    I'm reevaluating my review from 2+ years ago! The restaurant is under new ownership and the wait…read morehelp/ hostess lack experience and the quality of the food is not the authentic LaSpesia recipes of previous owners. And I believe the prices have gone up but so has everything. I hope this review is accepted with no disrespect only constructive criticism. Aloha Jerry

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    La Spezia Restaurant and Wine Bar - Mozzarella Fresca ($16)

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    Bar Acuda - Mai oh mai tai

    Bar Acuda

    4.3(2k reviews)
    19.3 mi
    $$$

    We went back for our second dinner here this trip. We had decided in advance to skip the brioche…read morerolls & to try something new for meat dish. Started meal with honeycomb with cheese, apples & crackers., cucumber salad, broccoli with burrata & bruschetta. All were very good. Bruschetta was slightly spicier than last time - extra Calabrian chile, I guess. We had two orders of broccoli - one without almonds due to food allergy. Charred just right w/ sauce & burrata. Great combo of flavors. Had the lentils, Kauai shrimp, papas ajo ( potatoes), filet with horseradish scalloped potatoes next. They were all great as usual. The filet was so tender you could easily cut it with a regular knife. And the scalloped potatoes were creamy with a taste of horseradish which I had never had before. We agreed it was excellent. I'd like to try to recreate at home. For dessert, we ordered 2 lilikoi cheesecakes & 1 lemon crumble ice cream. The cheesecake is particularly light & creamy - the favorite for 3 of us. Lemon curd ice cream is refreshing with pistachios on top. All in all we agreed Bar Acuda is our favorite restaurant in Kauai & a favorite, period, no matter where dining. Prices are reflective of being in Kauai, but still worth it. The only problem with Bar Acuda is getting reservations. You have to log in a month in advance at the precise time - 3pm HST - to score a spot. I missed out on reserving a time for next week for my daughter's birthday. You have to log in with 5-10 minutes of deadline otherwise you sign up to be notified if a spot opens up. I've already marked my calendar for next year to get reservations. I will set an alarm on my phone for 6pm DST on the day & then hope for the best.

    Booked ahead as soon as reservations opened. My boyfriend and I shared:…read more + North shore honeycomb cheese plate + Cucumber salad + seared Kauai shrimp + grilled lamb riblettes The honeycomb cheese plate and cucumber salad were my favorites. Lamb was also tasty. Too full for dessert but they all sounded amazing! Great vibes and service!

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    Bar Acuda
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    RumFire Poipu Beach - Short rib, filet, butterfish, and a local catch of the day.

    RumFire Poipu Beach

    4.2(1.3k reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$$$

    A very inconsistent meal here. Our table ordered the Brussel sprouts and the mussels as…read more appetizers. Brussel sprouts were very good. After we placed our order for the steamed mussels the server informed us that it would be a mixture of mussels and clams. When the dish came out, it was all clams, no mussels at all. They were very good and the curry sauce they were steamed in was yummy, but it just wasn't what we initially ordered. I ordered the fresh catch fish, which was very disappointing. The fish itself was very fresh tasting, but it was overcooked to the point of being dry. It was also bland and seemed to be unseasoned. It sat on a bed of purple sweet potato with a fresh succotash mixture on the side. The vegetables must have been plated long before the fish was ready because the potatoes and vegetables were no longer even warm, which was an unpleasant combo with the overcooked, bland fish. There was a sauce on the side, but not nearly enough considering the dry slab of tasteless fish sitting on top of cold potatoes. Others at the table ordered the lamb chops and steaks. The lamb chops were delicious and those at our table with steaks seemed very happy with them. Our server forgot to bring the drinks to 2 of the 6 people in our party. She did offer to remove the mussels from the bill due to the error in preparing this dish. Atmosphere was extremely loud, there was a singer in the bar area with the volume turned up high. That combined with the large bar area open to the restaurant made it so loud that it was nearly impossible to carry on a conversation in the dining area. It is a fairly pricey restaurant. For the price, I'd expect better service and a better prepared meal. There are far better choices elsewhere on the island.

    We are staying on the resort and ate here couple of times. Beautiful floor to ceiling windows of…read morethe breaking waves. Epic backdrop to a really good meal. Service is so prompt, friendly and attentive. He was great 10/10. Thanks, Greg! Everyone in my party loved their dinners. Short rib, miso cacio e pepe and crab crusted fresh catch. Must order the fried brussel sprouts and ahi panzanella (unique flavors but so cohesive and surprisingly delicious)..... ONOLICIOUS. Side of fried rice was sad. I don't recommend.

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    RumFire Poipu Beach - Various table sizes

    Various table sizes

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    Ahi Crudo

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    Naisla Kitchen and Cocktails - Hamachi Crudo

    Naisla Kitchen and Cocktails

    4.6(196 reviews)
    14.3 mi
    $$$

    First thing we were greeted by the bar tender Stephanie. She actually came around the bar, greeted…read moreus, and also sat us. That was a great first impression. A waiter came around and then offered to take our order. Then when time went, another girl asked if someone already came by and helped us. We ordered a few things off the menu it being our first time back after two years. This time, everything was delicious! From the appetizers, to the salad, to our entrees. They have really came a long way! The wasabi Caesar dressing, delicious! Bao bun, soft and tasty! The scallop appetizers, sauted in bacon and bacon fat... oh my goodness! Our filet mignon cooked to perfection! The poached lobster and squid ink noodles with lobster bisque.. my favorite! Our waitress, which she didnt even tell us her name, did a mediocre job. We really tipped her more than she deserved, but I hope the bartender got a good portion of that tip we left. Thank you Stephanie, our bartender! All the kudos to you for making us feel welcomed, and really making our experience all the more better! It's those little things that we as customers look for... service, and attentiveness.. and of course great food! Shout out to the preps, and chefs! Delicious! Hands down!

    Great food prepared well and quickly using very fresh ingredients…read more Service is attentive and kind. Ambience feels high-end but not stuffy. Drinks were a delight. The old fashioned was too sweet for me but the sazerac was on point!

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    Naisla Kitchen and Cocktails - Hamachi crudo

    Hamachi crudo

    Naisla Kitchen and Cocktails - Scallops (a must)

    Scallops (a must)

    Naisla Kitchen and Cocktails - Everything was amazing! Service & food!

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    Everything was amazing! Service & food!

    Scotty Browns - Chicken fajita quesadilla

    Scotty Browns

    4.4(131 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    I had the Dragon bowl and the wife had the Blackened chicken. I the bowl was very good above…read moreaverage and interesting flavors. Filling as well. My wife had the chicken and she can be finicky and loved her blackened chicken a lot as well. We will be back next time in Poipu. Service was good and speedy for n=being somewhat busy. Was a typical casual restaurant good for family or friends.

    Ok this was our first time trying Scotty Browns and I'm glad we did!…read more They are in the same shopping center as some of our other favorite restaurants. They're more on the casual side, and they're on the first floor, so no ocean view. But they have a great covered patio area that is fun and VERY protected. My sister in law and I each tried the macadamia crusted mahi mahi and we really loved it. We got the mashed potatoes with it which was definitely the right call. Unfortunately the broccoli was pretty bland. But my family loved their lilikoi foam-topped Mai Tais. I want to thank the staff because I called and left a message asking to be seated inside since we were worried about rain. Our party was too big for the inside seating (it's very limited), but they made sure to put us in a very protected area on the patio. Our waitress was welcoming and patient. There is plenty of parking in the shopping center which is always helpful. We would definitely come back!

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    Scotty Browns - Bar counter as of 10/17/25

    Bar counter as of 10/17/25

    Scotty Browns - Dragon Fruit Bowl

    Dragon Fruit Bowl

    Scotty Browns - Exterior photo of restaurant at The Shops at Kukuiula

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    Exterior photo of restaurant at The Shops at Kukuiula

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