This place is a fantastic, welcoming, and relaxed neighborhood bar. It has that authentic…read moreold-school atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile, with friendly staff (thank you Justine for your excellent customer service) and a great local vibe. The menu is simple and honestly, when the food is this good, you don't need anything else. The smash burgers are outstanding (the Smittyaki is an absolute must!). The fries and onion rings are equally delicious and pair perfectly with a cold drink. If you appreciate a laid-back spot with personality, great comfort food, and an unpretentious atmosphere, this place is absolutely worth a visit.

Wow this was such a great burger place!…read more Came in on a thursday around 5pm and it was a little quiet. The bartender girl was sweet and working hard :). As for the burgers... amazing!! Absolutely no complaints! The bun so light and soft, patties cooked to perfection, and the cheeseeeeeeeee so good. Onion rings were big which is a GREAT thing! Perfectly breaded and fried. Extremely crispy! :) I believe the gentlemen that came by and asked if everything was tasting great was the Chef, and for that I appreciate! Thank you Smitty's.

Came by around 12:30 p.m. on a Friday, and there was no line at all. The truck is pretty much…read moreparked in an area right next to the airport. Parking is on gravel and can be limited depending on the time of day. There are some outdoor covered seating shared with other nearby food trucks if you want to "dine-in". Ordering was super easy -- staff were right by the door with a phone and took our order and payment on the spot. We got a Da Shaka Burger and a loco moco to-go for our island hop to Maui, and the food was out in about 10 minutes. Staff were really helpful, and especially with the loco moco gravy -- they gave me enough to stay under the radar with the TSA. Loco moco was solid overall; gravy leaned a bit salty, and the rice was sticky, but the patty itself was so good. The burger had a thick patty and leaned on the sweeter side. Not mind-blowing but made for a great last meal from Kauai.

Really great food and even better advice. Food was really fresh and had great flavor. Went twice…read moreduring my trip and was riding worth it.

Rainbeau Jo's was honestly one of the best coffee experiences I had in Kauai. I'm glad I stopped by…read moreon the way to the airport for one last caffeine fix. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming -- you can immediately feel how genuine and positive the energy is in this place. Its so cutely decorated! Looks like one of those cute coffee places in San Diego and reminded me off home :) Beau himself served us, and he truly made the experience unforgettable. He was so friendly, so warm, and just one of those people who instantly makes you feel comfortable. You can tell how much love and passion goes into this shop, and it really shows in the way they treat every customer. The drinks were amazing -- seriously some of the best we had on the island. Everything tasted fresh, high-quality, and made with so much care. Pair that with the fun, happy vibe of the shop and it just made the whole stop feel special. We're already saying we can't wait to come back to Kauai just so we can come here again. If you're in Lihue, this place is an absolute must-visit.

Do yourself a favor and make this your first stop after getting off the plane in Lihue, you won't…read moreregret it! Such amazing vibes in this shop, and they serve great coffee and bagels! Beau is hilarious and friendly, he kept the line moving but also made connections with everyone who walked through the door and everyone at the register. He even gave us a recommendation for a waterfall to visit nearby to take pictures at. I got to Coco Crunch Ombre which he said is a customer favorite and back on the menu for right now. It was sooo tasty, caramel and coconut creamy heaven. The coffee had great flavor and wasn't bitter or watered down. It was the perfect pick me up after landing in Kauai at 9:30am. We also tried the bagels, including the Jimmy Pesto on a rosemary bagel and the Brahvocado with added pesto cream cheese on an everything bagel. The bagels were fresh and had the perfect chew and crisp to them. The pesto cream cheese was full of flavor. There are indoor seating available and they also have a to-go window outside that you can pick up mobile orders if you're in a hurry. Parking is available behind the shop, it has signs letting you know it's parking for their shop. Definitely look forward to visiting again soon and trying a new drink option

I was determined to have a plate lunch in Hawaii. Wanted to get to zippy's, a Hawaiian fast food…read more No car and on cruise which gave limited hours in port So happy to find this food truck and finally get my plate Its was a short distance from an elegant beach and a world of difference. None the less, I had enough grilled chicken to feed a family, 2scoops of rice and really yummy pasta salad Did the trick, on the list, had it and enjoyed it

I wonder how long I will dream about the Lau Lau pork…read more.. Seriously, we ate a lot of places on the island, this place was the best.

The Musubi Truck is such a fun and delicious spot. We absolutely loved it! I ordered the chicken…read morekatsu musubi and it was SOOOOO GOOD, perfectly crispy, flavorful, and super satisfying. My husband got the tofu musubi, which came with a really tasty peanut sauce that paired so well with it. The setup is also really cute and aesthetic, with a good amount of seating and umbrellas for shade, making it a great place to hang out and enjoy your food. It's definitely picture-worthy. Another plus is the location; there's plenty of street parking, and it's surrounded by other great foodie spots, so it's perfect for a little food crawl. They also sell cute merch, which I couldn't resist; I picked up a sticker for my journal! The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. If you love musubi or just want a cute, casual food spot, this place is a must-try. We'll definitely be back!

We wanted to try the truck on our trip, so we stopped here before the airport…read more It was a bit rainy outside but still sat at the tables. Staff was very patient and helpful. Ordered the spicy mayo and there was SO much fish. I couldn't finish it. Tasted great and not much of a wait!

When stopping by Lihue, we were looking for a place where you can get some delicious poke quickly,…read moreand The Fish Express popped up as an interesting option to stop by. We went on a Saturday around lunchtime and it wasn't too busy. There is a small parking lot near the restaurant on the left hand side. It was filled when we first got there, but we were luckily able to get a spot. I could see this lot filling up quickly during other meal rush hours, so do take note if you plan on driving. The ordering is done like your typical poke place, you tell the service worker what you would like and there's a small toppings bar at the end before the cashier. There was a small line when we went, and even with the line, it still only took about 5-10 minutes to get our food. There isn't interior seating in the restaurant though, you will have to get your food take out, or just eat in the parking lot. I got the 3 scoops of poke option for $15.25, and I think that this is a pretty solid deal for the variety of fish that you can try out! I think based on my personal experience on Kaua'i, it will be difficult to get food, especially poke at a reasonable price. But for this price, it's probably the best place on the island to get poke without paying $20+ for the same variety. The fish tasted fresh, and I am a fan of the selection of toppings they had. If you are in the Lihue area and looking to try some poke at a reasonable price, I would recommend The Fish Express! There seems to be a decent amount of other interesting looking options on the menu, and if I'm ever in the area again, I would totally give them a try!

I was recommended this place by a local tour guide and I think it was pretty good, portion size was…read moreok wish they served more in their scoop and they had a variety of toppings. The staff were very nice and gave their best recommendations which the flavors were spot on.

Open during covid November 2020 Friday, I thought they were going to retire, so I was delighted to…read moresee the crimson truck from Kalapaki beach! The consistency of this two man band is incredible and appreciated especially during a pandemic! Kudos aside, the ginger chicken karaage bao wrap is one of the most delicious menu items on the island. I live here so this is no one visit in a lifetime review. It's best had on the spot as the ethereal bao wrap melts in your mouth but also in your hands after about 20 minutes. Get the salad the greens are impeccable and the homemade dressing/sandwich topping delightful. Lemon honey ginger

For an island treat head on to Kikuchi's food truck by the airport! We stopped here for a bite to…read moreeat before our helicopter tour and we were so glad we chose this instead of the restaurants in the shopping center. FOOD: amazing flavors made with the freshest ingredients! The pulled pork was super tender and bursting with smoky flavors and the fresh made bun was excellent! Now for the vegetarian option I had the island garden sushi wrap that looked like the Hawaiian rainbow! Loved the purple sweet potatoes and the salad! Everything was so fresh and tasty! I highly recommend this food truck and skip the restaurant row and other touristy restaurants nearby! Your taste buds will thank you!

I ate some of the best Thai food at Anatta's Thai food truck in Lihue, Kauai (the Ace Hardware…read moreStore location). Their location at the end of the parking lot has a few plastic picnic tables, plenty of parking, and lots of locals (human and feathered) enjoying the food. The menu has something for everyone, and you can customize with your choice of proteins, veggies, or tofu. I chose the pad see ew with veggies for $15.95, a very generous portion loaded with beautiful fresh vegetables. The red curry with beef for $16.95 was beautifully aromatic with tender slices of beef and plenty of bamboo shoots and cabbage. A chicken thigh skewer for $4.75 was succulent, perfectly seared and a must! Three tender skewers of chicken satay for $7.95 with the best Thai peanut sauce I've ever tasted. I got 2 veggie summer rolls for the plane ride back to the mainland, which were the perfect red eye food packed with fresh veggies and with a sweet chili sauce side. Any return trips to Kauai will definitely include a stop at Anatta's :)

These folks are very nice and the food is tasty enough although it could all use a tad more…read moreintensity. We had spring rolls, shrimp pad Thai and grilled chicken thigh sticks. The spring rolls were boiling hot, very crisp with a fresh vegetable filling. The best was the grilled chicken thighs. Very well trimmed and nicely charred with a slightly salty teriyaki sauce. They were tender and on rice would be great. The pad thai was too sweet, lacked depth of flavor and wasn't even warm. This location was not as good as the Koloa location. We had red curry there which was very tasty.

Talk about the Aloha Spirit!…read more I'm only in town for the day until our ship leaves this afternoon. Walking through the town of Lihue I found this store and wouldn't you know it! They have exactly what I was hoping to find somewhere, Disc Golf equipment! Then I find that the store is closed today! This is a shared operation with a Barbecue business and the other half being Disc Golf. Well, it turns out that staffing issues had occurred and the only one staff member there was running the barbecue. Bummer. The Mrs ended up knocking on the closed doors and the proprietor came to see what she wanted. She explained I was hoping for some discs for my son who is an avid player, and as luck would have it, he stopped cooking long enough to help me purchase a couple of discs! Oh man that was so cool, plus he knew his stuff and helped me pick out two top quality discs. I got two drivers. One initial driver and a custom design fairway driver that they designed! At 171 for their custom disc, and 167 gr. for the other, these two will be seeing some use when we hit the mainland. While we're doing this, ah, the smell of the food started wafting over, but he was not nearly ready yet to start serving. I appreciate so much how this gentleman went out of his way to help a tourist pick out some gifts, when clearly he needed to be in the other side of the business managing his barbecue. Thanks Uncle D's You Rock!

Located in a small retail space on the first floor of the Harbor Mall, Uncle D's BBQ is a…read morecombination BBQ, retail beer, and disc golf equipment retailer. My wife and I were staying very close by, so we made it a point to visit it during our week long stay in Kauai. The concept and beer selection was great, but the food tasted no different from what one would get from a cafeteria. It's important to check their hours when their food is offered, since it differs from their open hours. Currently food hours are 10:30 - 14:30, W-Sa (opening one hour earlier on Saturday). We came on Friday, and walked around the mall until their kitchen opened. It wasn't too busy yet, so was able to order and pay. While waiting, added two cans of alcohol, at which time the food was ready. Brought everything out to the common outdoor tables that can be used for dining. There is a large choice of local beers in cans, and we chose two: Lanikai Brewing Company's Pualani Sour Ale ($6) and Paradise Ciders (Honolulu HI)'s Lei'd Back Lilikoi ($3.50). Both were good, and would absolutely use this store to buy local beers to take back home in the future. Both of us love brisket, so got the brisket sandwich a la carte for $18.99, and added a side of cole slaw ($3) and Mac Salad ($3). It was a medium sandwich to begin with (used a hoagie type soft bun), but with so much bbq sauce mixed with the chopped brisket, it became more of a bbq sauce sandwich. The sauce itself was good, and the chopped brisked seemed OK, but the ratio was way off. The sides were OK with small portions. For $24.99, should have gotten better...even in a tourist area of Hawaii.

Best açaí bowl in Kauai! Good blend of açaí fruit and toppings, well proportioned and great flavor!…read more Also have a great string space area, super cute!

Sunrise Coffee in Lihue, Kauai, quickly became my favorite coffee spot during our trip to the…read moreisland. The experience was delightful from start to finish. Friendly Atmosphere: The staff were incredibly welcoming. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, who was so nice. When she asked why we were visiting, I mentioned it was my birthday, and she surprised me by writing "Happy Birthday" on my cup. Delicious Drinks: My favorite was the vanilla macadamia nut iced latte made with macadamia nut milk. My husband, who isn't a coffee drinker, enjoyed a smoothie recommended by the owner, which they developed during Covid. On another visit, he tried the POG juice, which was also fantastic. Charming Environment: The area is beautiful, and the truck itself is adorable. I regret not trying any of the food because it all looked delicious, as did their variety of coffee creations. Memorable Merchandise: I couldn't resist getting some merchandise featuring Rosie the cat, who was sweet and added to the charm. If you're visiting Kauai, Sunrise Coffee is a must-visit. The drinks are amazing, everyone is so nice, and if I lived there, I'd be a daily visitor. You won't be disappointed!