We loved the Olympic & were so disappointed to hear it was closed, Today, learned it was due to a fire last year. We wanted to take our family there this week, Your fish sandwiches are the BEST! Love the open air ambiance and interesting regulars who frequent the bar! But ...., we'll be back. Hopefully you'll b reopened soon. K&K read more

Five stars. The food was really good and tastes like homemade. Really enjoyed the Kim Chee Fried Rice and the Chocolate Chip Pancakes. Service was excellent & efficient. Friendly also. Ambiance was an open air, outdoors type and very laid back and comfortable. Enjoyed it lots! read more

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This is definitely a laid-back, hang out, have drinks and appetizers kind of place... which is most suitable for Island life. Other than that it seems to be a place that's been around a very long time, which has a certain charm of its own, yet equally a bit 'long in the tooth'. Located on the second floor of an older, historic type building on the main drag of Kaapa, it is very open air and very casual. We came for lunch and were seated right away, given a choice. It was suggested we sit on the 'ocean side with a view' which turned out to be the parking lot out back with a miniscule peek-a-boo view of the water. OK, now I understand why most folks sit on the street side. Service was friendly, casual and helpful, yet it was noted a wee bit "overwhelmed by the lunch crowd'. There weren't that many people. We got a beer ane a very sweet non-alcoholic drink. The beer was a Bikini Blond from Maui Brewing, very refreshing. We ordered off the daily special menu. I got the Tostada with Mahi ($33.).. Ed got the fish tacos with Mahi. Both platters were quite large and came out in good time. Ed enjoyed the tacos, and he is picky about ii, yet no way to pick them up and eat them with how they were served. My tostada was not really a tostada in a traditional sense, but merely two tortillas underneath a pile of black beans, lettuce, chopped tomato, etc. Plus a generous amount of fresh avacado which was the best part of the meal. The grilled Mahi on top was a nice sized piece but very undercooked. Since we were only given forks it was nearly impossible to cut or break apart to get bite sized chunks. It was frustrating. Ed 's Mahi chunks were far better cooked. So, just an OK meal, barely. This place has obviously been around a long time so must have a ffollowing. Again, probably best for drinks and appetizers. read more

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The food was amazing and LARGE portions!! Upstairs Restaurant, we sat were there wasn't much of a breeze and street side Wait staff was extremely pleasant. Only reason I'm giving a 4 is because the price of the food is extremely expensive. It was $35 a person, granted a LOT of food, I must have eggs with my pancakes but it was a separate charge!! And of course a lot of the food went to waste for me. I wish they had an option of just 1 pancake instead of 3 giant ones. And we only had water to drink! read more

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This restaurant was good - great menu, nice sized portions, great staff, easy seating and parking, relaxed vibes. I needed something on the healthier side after all the Hawaiian fare we'd been indulging in, and this hit the spot. I wish we would have found this place earlier in our stay. read more

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I know when we came here before the service wasn't the best. Thought we'd give it another try...Hubby ordered the ahi & katsu plate and I got the Gouda Burger. Food is always good, but...our server brought my burger with fries instead of the up charge of onion rings. She had me transfer my burger to a small plate so she could take the fries back. When the onion rings took longer than expected, she brought me a small plate of fries to compensate. Never checked to see how we were doing, didn't refill our drinks. She could've notified us that her shift was ending and checked to see if we needed anything...instead, she spent her time talking to people at the bar and texting. Food 4/5, service could be better. The server who took over was nice and attentive. read more

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It was OK. We had a number of things: An omelette, scramble, pancakes, and combination breakfast. The food was pretty solid. Service was fine. Coffee left some things to be desired. Great open-air seating, though with that came a cleanliness issue. The whole place could have used a power wash. The tables were sticky. It's hard to find a good breakfast in Kauai; this was decent. read more

Olympic Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Food was very good but the service was extremely lacking. We were seated immediately, it was moderately busy at 1130 and there were PLENTY of workers. It took at least 5-10 to get a drink order and another 10 to get our drinks. We had 3 children under 3 so being quick with ordering is pretty important. Our orders were taken 20 min after being seated. The food came out relatively fast except for oatmeal.... That came out when most of the party had finished. There was no apology for slow service--so I figure it was probably normal. There was another party that was waiting to pay as they had an excursion to make, so we were not the only ones. Everyone was friendly enough just not efficient at all. If you have tons of time, the breakfast Banana Mac Nut Pancakes, Kimchi friend rice, scramble, and breakfast burrito were solid. read more

Olympic Cafe - Banana mac pancakes - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We came here for drinks and dinner. We had a Mai Tai, dinner and dessert. Great view from above and service was quick and friendly. We forgot to take photos of our meal but everything was delicious. We recommend coming here. read more

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Hubby and I stopped in for lunch. He had the burger. I had the Cobb Salad with blue cheese dressing m. When the salad was served to me, the grilled chicken breast was still warm. It was a huge salad. Very very good. Great service, friendly staff. read more

One of my family's favorite stops! Cute cafe with a causal feel. The service was great. I had the fish taco plate and it was so good and fresh! And the grilled plantain on top was delicious! My family was there for a week and we came back three times on our visit. read more

Olympic Cafe - Fish taco plate - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

The menu was overwhelmingly large! My husband and I stopped here after a long and muddy hike on Sleeping Giant close by. Ambiance was a standard American bar feel but with a vamped up menu. Fair pricing. We ordered fried calamari, a wrap and a salad topped with tuna salad. Portions were large for the main dish. My wrap (pictures) reminded me of a sushi burrito essentially. Service was quick. We arrived at 2:30 after checking hours that they closed at 4:00. I noticed they started turning patrons away at 3:00 and turning chairs upside down on tables as if to signify they were closing soon. Not sure if this is the norm or not. It was a slow day for business and incredibly rainy. We were back through there a few days later, nicer weather and they looked packed. Would definitely recommend for a quick lunch spot with lots of options for everyone! read more

Olympic Cafe - Fried calamari - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Food: Tuna Salad Wrap (Specials) with with melon - Onion can be too strong for some Chicken Avocado Club with fries - A bit on the dry side - Not much condiments Overall the food is fresh, and the portion is pretty big, that is enough for those who aren't as hungry or don't eat much to share. Coffee and guava juice is good. Brittnay the server was great, and the food came out pretty prompt. Great place for casual bite and dining, overlooking the main road. The booth seating cushion can use some update as it's pretty torn. read more

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What can you say about a place that's situated in a prime location with open air seating overlooking the street life vista. This might be the high point although I did not try their specialty Bloody Mary which I think is $20. Meals hover around $20 and it is moderate pub food quality. Hey, I ate there yesterday and probably would have been less forgiving. For second time around I would go else where. Ordered Fish n' Chips, fish was good but not batter and parts of fish served a bit on the cold side. Other meals included various wraps which were unremarkable,i.e. bland. Hope your experience is better than mine. read more

Food was good, large portions. I had the Kalua pork omelette with home fries. The kalua pork was slightly salty, but the home fries were , they had garlic & onions. The coffee was strong. Others in my party had burgers, they totally enjoyed. The onion rings were the . For Kauai, prices weren't too bad. Service was great! read more

The food is delicious here. Had the Loco Moco and the gravy made here is awesome. The staff was very friendly here and had a very aloha vibe. It is located on the 2nd story; with great views of Kapaa. My wish would be the eggs to be cooked better. Ordered over easy eggs and were cooked all the way through. I was really hungry and so I didn't say anything but the over all food is good. Just hoped my eggs were the way I wanted. read more

Olympic Cafe - View from the table - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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I ate breakfast here 3x. Each time the veggie omelette was loaded with a mix of fresh perfectly cooked green veggies like broccoli, onions garlic and was perfect to share. Country potatoes were well seasoned and the side of papaya was a great plenty. If you are a larger eater enjoy it for yourself. 2 mornings they were playing a nice mix of 70s tunes and the window seats had a lovely breeze. All of the servers we met were kind, upbeat and in general seemed to like their job which says a lot. Looking for a more healthy breakfast that's a good value come here. read more

Olympic Cafe - Menu cover - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

A large menu to choose from and they boast they have the best breakfast on Kauai and I don't think I agree. I do say it was a nice breakfast but it has a lot of things like "absolutely" no changes or add ons. Not overly friendly. But the people were efficient. The place reeked of the. Leaning solution they used which made me nauseous. I wasn't able to finish my meal. I had an egg scramble and hubby had a Denver omelette. Both were served with chunky style potatoes and all was under seasoned. Coffee was strong and it's a fun Hawaiian themed place. Try it;) read more

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The location is on the second floor so you can see the other shops in the area. The vibe is definitely vintage surfer. Our service was pretty great. Very upbeat and positive. The food was outstanding for the price. Very healthy helpings and tasted great! I had the California omlete which was great. read more

We had a great visit, our server Brittney working in a walking boot was amazing our party of 16 was treated very!!!! As we celebrated my Moms 81st birthday today this was a perfect start to day!!! To food was delicious read more

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Excellent food excellent service excellent location 10 stars excellent thank you Makana for excellent customer service! read more

Olympic Cafe - Makenna!!! - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

I try to be lenient with bad reviews but I had a horrible experience here. We swung in for a drink after a long day of walking around Kapa'a shopping, but when I sat down at the bar every bartender and server ignored me until I spoke up and essentially demanded what I wanted.. I waited 10 minutes and when I spoke up I felt like a d*** but it had to be done... idk if they hate tourists or were all in a fussy mood but geez, get a grip. It did smell good and the venue was pretty legit - one side of the room was a bar top overlooking the street (the bar was on the second floor, front door opened up to stairs). But I value service over everything. Come here if you feel bold or have time to spare, but I, myself, will never come back here. read more

Olympic Cafe - The floor, counter overlooks Kuhio Highway - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

It is on the 2nd floor. The air felt so fresh and relaxed. The team members are very friendly. We ordered Coffee, Banana Macadamia Pancakes, Loco Moco, and Crab Cake and Eggs. They are so super delicious. Highly recommend this place. read more

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We always make a point to eat here when on island. Service can be a little slow but everyone is nice and pleasant and makes up for it. The second story open air location is unique and fun to watch the street activity below. We've enjoyed everything we've tried here from burgers and fish to pasta! Huge portions for Kaua'i and so tasty! read more

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7 years ago we visited Kauai and my son remembered this restaurant because it made such a great grilled cheese sandwich, just the way he loved it. Unfortunately they no longer have it on the menu, but the waitress knew what I was talking about and the kitchen made it special the way they used to make it, and my son was happy. They have an awesome bloody Mary with all the fixings you could imagine, and more. I really enjoyed it. My daughter also remembered the Kalua Pork from this place, apparently it made an impression so many years ago. We came back again for breakfast on the day we were heading for our flight home, they have a very good breakfast menu with Hawaiian bread french toast or macadamia nut pancakes, plus plenty of other breakfast choices. Both times we came, we were able to seat at one of the tables overlooking the streets of Kapa'a, it felt very refreshing to be able to look out on the sunny island while enjoying our meal. The waitress was very friendly and happy to meet our special requests. I definitely recommend this place when visiting kawaii. read more

Olympic Cafe - Just below the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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The Ahi sandwich was good. My Mai Tai needed some help. The mud pie ice cream was the deal of the century at $12.95 . It was amazing and delicious. Our waitress Sam was SUPER !!!! Enjoy =) read more

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$6 for a coke in a casual place? Unacceptable! Many nice things here. Location, large menu (although they no longer serve their great tropical fish tacos. read more

Awesome location, great customer service and the food was bomb!! Definitely worth the visit!! read more

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Food is just ok, bland especially the salsa. Overpriced like most places and kinda smells. I liked sitting above the street and service was good. read more

Still great. We went again last week after not having visited the island since 2019 (things came up), and we were stoked to make our regular dinner trip to Olympic. Sadly, dinner is no longer an option. We weren't able to find out why they abandoned dinner service - we really enjoyed drinks in the evening with the breezes that flowed through - but perhaps it wasn't worth it. These days, Olympic is a breakfast and lunch experience, and while the hours are different, the beer is freezing cold, the portions are still huge, and everything we had for a late lunch before catching our flight home tasted great (ono fish and chips, kalua pork sandwich, fish tacos, and nori wrap, btw). It's still well worth a stop...but bring back dinner, please! :-) read more

Great food. I got here a little early, so sorry to the staff. Huevos con chorizo really good. A little potato with my morning garlic. A garlic lover's dream. Please like follow and share. https://www.instagram.com/onlyrubberchickenfans #rubberchicken #onlyfans #Hawaii #kauai #red #reddit # waterfall #waterfalls read more

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Went for breakfast on a Wednesday. Our experience left something to be desired and I wouldn't come back. PROS: - Once inside, we were greeted by friendly staff and seated right away, with a high chair for my little one. - Nice breeze on the upper level, can sit partially outside - We received our food quickly and portions are huge (although priced accordingly). CONS: - My first impression was that the restaurant was a little smelly/dirty. - Poor service. Our waitress didn't visit the table for quite some time. She never brought my husband's ice coffee, yet it was on the bill. When I pointed out the coffee had never been delivered, she made an excuse as to why, instead of trying to make it right. - Skip the food, not very tasty! read more

Husband and I love coming here. Burgers are ridiculously huge and yummy per husband. My fave are the breakfasts. So we like to come around 11 when husband can get lunch menu and I can get breakfast. Huge portions. Our fave waitress Maya is always friendly and attentive. She works really hard. Kaua'i has a serious labor shortage but our service here is always great. Food is huge too. That Kaua'i Pie is my fave cheat day food! read more

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Loved this place! Our waitress was outstanding. For me the real star of the show was the fish and chips. The fries were great, but the fish was UNBELIEVABLE! I couldn't believe how amazing it was. The fish is ono, and the best texture and taste. I love how it's upstairs and open so you get the breeze and lovely views of downtown. Definitely worth a trip! read more

We stopped here for a restroom break, beer and some fried calamari. Great views from the second floor perch above town. Kind and efficient service. read more

Olympic Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Pancakes were completely uncooked and raw in the middle. Server was un attentive as well read more

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Super disappointed! Everyone told me to come here and I was so ready for their fish & chips!! When my order came there was so so much breading I could not taste the fish. I had to peel half the breading off so I could enjoy a few pieces. I also ordered a coffee and they didn't bring me a spoon to stir it. No water offered. Their Bloody Mary had "pickled" veggies were not pickled but raw and the egg was too sketchy to eat all the way. Is breakfast better? Do they have a certain speciality? Kristie K was amazing and I will come back on her recommendation read more

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Fun place to go... for Lunch or just drinks... located on the 2nd Floor (above Shops) and you need to walk up/down stairs, so please be careful! We both had Kulua Pig and it was excellent! Wish we had more, lol!! Server was hobbling around with a walking cast, but she was so cheerful and friendly that we felt bad she had to work!! We enjoyed every about the Olympic Cafe!! And we were able to park out front too!! read more

Well , two for Brunch on Easter. We went with French Toast and a Denver Omelet. Old Standards. Both were good but getting them delivered hot was a bit of a chore. One request and it was handled. Endless coffee and the biggest orange juice I ever had. This is all second floor dining, no ADA access. So if you sit along the outside rail you can see traffic below and birds flying by and sitting on the wires. Xlnt service and she had a lot of tables to cover. We ll be back. ! read more

Olympic Cafe - From our Seats - Seafood Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Ok...ugh I wavered between a 3 and 4 star but knew that a 3 star is my truth. One thing I have come to know about Kauai. Is that they do not season their food. What's wrong with a little salt and pepper? Dash of garlic powder and a sprinkle of some kind of razzle dazzle to set everything off? BIG SIGH The customer service was good. We were seated promptly and our waitress came to take our order. She came back to check on us after our food was delivered and asked "how was it"? However she was walking away as she asked therefore, there was truly no interest in our response. If she had really wanted to know I would have told her my eggs were not over medium and the burger on my Loco moco was cooked well not medium as I had asked when I placed my order. Oh well...I added salt and pepper and chewed and chewed away. Didn't finish it. The sticky rice and gravy were good. The coconut syrup is good. It is very sweet. Hubby didn't finish his pancakes...they are good just a lot to eat. The Portuguese sausage was good as well. My guava mimosa was divine! So that is my experience. Perhaps yours will be different. read more

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