I I went here in 2021, and it quickly became a favorite. My husband and I enjoyed our meal so much…read moreat Daddy O's that we came back 5 years later on a family trip with our daughter. Their macadamia pancakes and broasted chicken still hit. It's such a family-friendly restaurant. The servers were all very kind, especially with our toddler in tow. Their breakfast plates are so comforting. If I could, I'd eat here all the time. There's plenty of parking. Daddy O's is not too far from the airport, and it's pretty easy to get to if you're in the Lihue area.

Hot off the griddle!…read more My family ate here several times during our stay and each time our food was served hot and quick! The pancakes were so hot, fluffy and delicious. I had the shrimp Benedict's, my mom ordered the oxtail soup and everyone else ordered pancakes and bacon. The only reason I'm removing a star is due to service. Henry or Daddy O wasn't as friendly as the rest of the staff. There's only a few people working at this small establishment and when they get busy you can expect not so great service from the waitress and Daddy O. But if you get passed service, the food is delicious.

This is the spot! The portions are diner style for sure. My wife and one daughter could have shared…read morethe chicken katsu plate. The food was authentic, local and fulfilling. I had the pineapple chicken which came with two scoops rice and scoop of macaroni salad. I couldn't finish the last half scoop of rice but crushed the rest. The pineapple chicken wasn't overly sweet and chicken was tender. I'd eat here once a week if we had a spot like this in San Diego. My family had chicken katsu plate, chicken teriyaki plate and a grilled cheese. This is a totally family and kid friendly spot. Staff feels family run and very high quality service. When we visit Kauai again - this spot will be on the list.

We had such a great experience at Kauai Diner that we ended up eating here multiple times during…read moreour trip for both breakfast and lunch. Every meal was outstanding. The food was consistently fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The service was just as impressive. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel right at home each time we visited. If you're looking for great quality food, generous portions, and excellent service, Kauai Diner is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back the next time we're on Kauai. Highly recommended!

This is a nice local gem, located on a golf course (which I didn't realize) with amazing Mountain…read moreViews and occasional Nenes with the chickens. There is a large parking lot leading to two buildings, the right is the restrooms and proshop and the left is the restaurant with covered outdoor seating in the back. The order counter has a nice video menu display where you can review selections. There were many locals coming in for the food, not necessarily golfing. Staff were friendly and helpful. Our food was fresh and tasted great. I had the early breakfast which is an egg anyway, a meat (corned beef hash) and a bread (English muffin). My wife had the everything bagel Lox with salmon. Both plates were brought to the table with utensils by staff. Presentation was nice with orange garnish. We were checked on regularly with our coffee. Corned beef was mostly potato, but still tasty. Quiet today, with average conversation noise. Clean, restrooms needed a little assistance. If you want a nice off the beaten path location, that is quiet in the early morning and a reasonably priced, then this is a nice local stop.

Entrance/Ordering is on the left side when facing the building just FYI! Order first and then find…read morea seat. Service was quick and good. Great views outside on the patio as well as inside out the windows too! Eats: Mochi pancakes 5/5 fluffy and so tasty with coconut or maple syrup! Breakfast burrito with Portuguese sausage 4/5 comes with some super crispy potatoes and lots of eggs and salsa and sour cream. Would definitely recommend and return ourselves if we are in Kauai again!

After we landed, we were pretty hungry and had some time to spare before our hotel check-in, so I…read morefound this gem through Yelp! I ordered the teriyaki chicken plate and my hubby got the garlic shrimp plate. Everything had really good flavor, the rice was perfect, and the macaroni salad had just the right amount of mayo. The teriyaki sauce was really yummy. I prefer my chicken without the skin so I removed it but it was cooked very well and it came off easily. My hubby enjoyed his plate too. The portions are a good size too - you could probably share one plate if you're not that hungry. I saved half of mine for later and ended up eating it cold cause we didn't have a microwave, but it was still so delicious! We even got some fun chex mix snax to eat while we waited. They were so good! This is definitely a place to check out! You will not be disappointed! We even came back another time when we wanted a bite to eat before heading to the beach! So good!

This place was alright. We got a katsu chicken kalbi and terriyaki beef with rice and Mac salad…read more Super friendly, it's a take out place so we took the food To go and sat at a beach. My beef was a little too salty for my liking, but the other plate with the katsu It was decently priced for the amount of food we got. Not sure if I'd recommend, maybe u just need to try it again.

We had breakfast here during a tropical storm when a lot of placed didn't open. We really…read moreappreciate them taking care of the tourist. There is plenty of parking in the lot in front. Prices are fair. The greeting and services were really nice. Food was great with generous portions. I had the corned beef hash. It's patties of hash deep fried to a nice crispy texture and topped with brown gravy. It was served with tasty fried rice and eggs. The ham and cheese omelette was filled with a good amount of ham and melted cheese. Served with lots of golden brown hash-browns. The coffee was good. This is a casual spot where you order at the counter and the food is served to your table. I would recommend it highly.

I grew up eating here, so this place is nostalgic to me. The chicken cutlet with gravy has always…read morebeen my comfort meal and it hasn't changed. Surprisingly everything still tastes the same. They still had desserts left in the fridge, so I grabbed the blueberry cream cheese pie and the pumpkin crunch. The blueberry was really good. It could use a little more blueberry but the crust and the overall taste was nice. I called ahead to place an order for pickup. What was nice is that they called me to let me know my order was ready. Really thoughtful and welcoming when I arrived.

Wailua Drive In is a popular Hawaiian restaurant in Kapa'a, Hawaii, known for its fresh, local…read morecomfort food like plate lunches, burgers, and katsu. Popular menu items include ahi katsu 10/10, chili pepper chicken 9/10, and Hawaii's own- loco moco (not a huge fan in general). They offer a variety of other options, including poke, ramen, and sandwiches, with convenient takeout and delivery available. It's definitely a local favorite due to its generous portions, authentic Hawaiian cuisine and friendly service. We ordered the fried chicken and poke combo with wonton chips and the ahi katsu (my absolute fav). The ahi was fried to perfection- crispy on the outside while rare and tender on the inside. The sauce on the katsu was absolutely fire!!! So good! Macaroni salad was creamy and delicious. And the rice was perfect. Obviously, you cannot visit Hawaii without having some of their poke- always fresh and delightfully tasty. The marinade was savory and packed with flavor.

First time to Kaua'i and I'm looking for some local eats. From the reviews I've read, this seems to…read morebe a popular place. GETTING THERE: It was extremely easy to find. Its right off a main road and you cannot miss it. Parking lot was a bit small, but there was plenty of parking. AMBIANCE: When I went there was plenty of seating. A bit dead, but I also did go pretty early. There were a bunch of decor of older American pop culture like Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, etc. But also Hawaiian themed decor (obviously). SERVICE: You gotta walk up to the front to order. I was approached almost immediately as soon as I walked up to the menu on the screen. The girl working was super friendly and welcoming. I made my order and she gave me a pager for when my food was ready. FOOD: I ordered the chili pepper chicken, which was recommended from the girl at the counter. My friend ordered the ahi katsu. The chili pepper chicken was good! It was crispy and extremely flavorful. It was slightly too salty for my taste, but luckily the rice does help balance it out. Some of the crispness was sacrificed for the sauce, but it was overall still pretty crispy. I loved that they used boneless chicken thigh. I was expecting bones or lots of breading but it actually had a perfect ratio. I wasn't much a fan of the mac salad. It was like a mix of mac and potato salad, but more like a potato salad. I'm not big on potato salad, so that makes sense. My friend's ahi katsu was alright in my opinion. The sauce that's on it was good and enjoyed all the flavors. The tuna was just a bit overcooked to my liking, but idk how else one would make a katsu without overlooking it too much. Maybe bread the fish and freeze it before frying? Idk man, I'm not a chef lol but the tuna would definitely be better if it was less cooked. OVERALL: Honestly, I would still come here again. I still enjoyed the meal and the service was pretty quick. Both items were both worth trying. All the flavors were there and the little things I didn't like were just personal preferences. Its a great place to pick up a lunch plate and enjoy it at the beach.

Good vibes. the bartenders were friendly and on point. Definitely a go to dinner spot. ‍‍read more

What a wonderful Yelp find! Lots of locals, so you know it's good and worth the price!…read more We had the Braise Short Rib special with Garlic Mashed potatoes. And the Hawaiian plate: Kaluah pork, lomi salmon, ahi poke, mac salad, and poi. I'm not a huge poi fan- so I won't comment. But I do love mac salad and theirs is special! Less "wet" from mayo, more on a thicker side-- superb! The braised short rib was melt in your mouth with a great semi glaze and fantastic crust on the meat. It is a sports bar- so the atmosphere is quite lively and loud. Do not expect a quiet dinner. But the patio is less loud.

I entered Duke's with a great attitude and ready for a great meal by the sea and excited to dig in!…read moreWe entered the restaurant with high hopes when greeted by two very nice hosts. When we sat down though the hostess was not quite the nicest, but still did her job (even if it took a while). When bringing out the food, almost the whole tables were warm, even if it was a $90 steak. I ordered the Duke's Cheeseburger and it was enjoyable. The manager was super nice, and after talking about this with him, he decided to help us out! The ambiance of the place was amazing, and loved the statues and mood the entire time.

We ate here at the downstairs bar 5 years ago during Covid. Now we are back with a reservation in…read morethe upstairs celebrating our anniversary. We did the picture in front of the huge surfboard to start. We were seated with a view of the bay. Waitstaff was very nice. Keep in mind the front desk is on the opposite side of the restaurant as the bay. We started with ahi sashimi which has become standard at all the restaurants we eat at in Hawaii. LOL. My wife ordered the ahi tuna tacos. I ordered the coconut ginger braised seafood. It has multiple types of fresh fish of the day with lobster. The sauce is just perfect. Filling and flavorful. In the end they gave the hula pie for free for our anniversary. So kind! The twisted version was a mango sorbet. We missed the twisted version with the cookie dough. We ordered the original. Damn it was good. How can you go wrong with hot fudge and ice cream!