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!

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!

Owned by a local Kilauea woman, the chef and staff take great pride in ingredients for complex and…read moredeveloped flavors, not just what's cost effective or what will create more profit. This restaurant is run by people who love really good food and that comes through in every app, every entree and OMG don't miss the mango tiramisu. Ended up dining here three nights this week, which is to say every night we ate out instead of cooking at our rental, we came here. Small, quaint space but absolutely the best restaurant on the North shore, yes beating Barracuda by a mile.

Wow! Truly a hidden gem! If you are a foodie and looking for a great culinary experience you must…read morego to the Palate Wine Bar in Kilauea. Expansive menu from simple but very tasty pesto penne to a variety of fish and wagyu entrees. One of our crew is vegan with some very specific food requirements and chef Kelly worked with him to tailor a meal for him. Our server Pat was very kind, giving excellent service and as a local great advice and insights. We particularly enjoyed the scallop appetizer, the portobello entree and the chocolate mousse! Good wine selection as well. We will be back!

Great place to grab what you need here on the island. The person that helped us was great.read more

Beautiful store - everything was really well merchandised. They have an excellent selection of…read morepremium/luxury wines. And really helpful service as well. So glad to have found this store and look forward to returning to stock up!

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.

The food at Stevenson's Library was unreal! We ate dinner here three nights in a row. The drinks,…read moresushi, and dessert were absolutely incredible but our all time favorite was the sushi pizza. We will be dreaming of it until our next visit to Kauai! Amazing staff who helped make our dinner celebration extremely memorable. The gorgeous wooden bar featuring carved pineapples along with the old books transports you in time. Would highly recommend this restaurant especially the sushi pizza and matcha tiramisushi!

I would give this a 3.5. I love the idea of this place but it struggled with execution. The…read morecocktails weren't well balanced (and for the price, you expect better). The fresh fish Omikase was good. The standout dish here was the Misoyaki black cod. Very tasty. Other than that, nothing very stand out. The ambiance is pretty, so if you're staying here it is a nice dinner at the hotel, but for the money there are better options.

Took our chance and drove from Nahwiliwili to Bar Acuda to arrive well before 530pm to join the…read morestandby list in the hopes to score a seat at the bar or possibly a table from a last minute cancellation. There are about 7 to 9 seats at the bar and we scored two of them. Well worth the journey and wait. Bar service was great. Friendly and informative about today's tapas options with recommendations.

I Never give a five star review but Bar Acuda earns that and more. We'd tried to get in on prior…read morevisits to the area, but it's always booked solid 30 days in advance and no wonder. This time--I was ready. I made reservations 30 days ahead, and so so glad I did. For context; we eat out a lot at a wide range of restaurants so we have a pretty good sense at what's exceptional. We arrived really early ahead of the reservation for a drink but the bar was packed so we were shown to a nice seating area to have a cocktail while we waited for our reservation time. This is everything a restaurant should be. The service was warm, fluid and flawless. The atmosphere is relaxed, understated and elegant. The food was exceptional with each aspect adding its own role in the dish. Hubby had the short ribs which were incredible and luscious; this is what a risotto truly should be but often never is. My shrimp were tender and juicy; cooked perfectly. My only regret is that we enjoyed ourselves so much I forgot to take photos. We will be back for sure. It was truly the dining highlight of the trip and we've eaten literally everywhere in Princeville-Hanalei. Tip--set your calendar for 30 days before you wish to dine, go into the Resy app and snag a table. You can try to walk in, and add your name to the waiting list but the line of folks waiting each night was so long, I would guess it's a long shot. A reservation at this place is worth it.

Beautiful views. You will need a reservation unless you're…read moreopen to setting up the bar. Great bartenders Solid options Great happy hour.

I was actually pretty surprised by this place! I ordered an entrée sampler of some sort that was…read moreshred by two people. We ordered 3 different types of fish and the short rib - the fish was remarkable. If I were to come here again, I would focus on the fish and maybe order the entrée sampler that allows you to order two different dishes because four was a lot for two people. Also, I really enjoyed our Brazilian server. He was attentive and gave great recommendations.

Loved everything about this restaurant! We received Michelin level food and drinks. Service was…read moregreat as well. The hamachi crudo was delicious as was the black cod appetizer. We had the fresh catch and the garden pasta for our main course. All of the dishes were exceptional! Cocktails were expertly crafted. The best we had on the island. Was honestly blown away by this little place! Wish we had time to go back again.

Ashamed to say that this was our first meal at Naisla. We have our favorites and rarely try a new…read morerestaurant. Everything on Kaua'i is expensive, so - as locals - we stay to the place we know are worth the money. We invited some friends to join us and we had a wonderful evening. Excellent service - creative and delicious cocktails - fantastic food. There was not a single thing that we did not think was great - explore the menu and enjoy!

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.

First time here and it was pretty good…read more Busy resort-area restaurant feel, so there are a lot of tourists. Eclectic American fare, ranging from salads and burgers to pasta and steak, plus sushi and Asian-inspired appetizers. They have an extensive drink and cocktail menu in which I did not partake, but it's there. I opted for the blackened chicken Alfredo (full size), which was pretty hearty. There are tons of fried bacon in here, which makes it a little more indulgent, so be warned if heavy cream and Parmesan is already a lot for you. The kung pao chicken lettuce wrap is the unheralded star here, in my opinion. Sushi is okay, but there are other places in the Poipu area who don't specialize in sushi that make better sushi. Server gave us forks to eat the sushi, which I thought was odd. Pretty good restaurant with a nice, busy feel and good staff. The overhead music can be a little loud at times, but the option of outdoor seating can lessen the clamor.