Having lived in Sonoma County wine country for 51 years I know plenty about fermented grape juice…read more And my town of Santa Rosa has the most amazing wine store (Bottle Barn), a veritable Costco of booze. This small shop jams a lot of quality into a small space. Besides wine there is some hard liquor, cigars, beer for sale. We purchased 4 bottles. Two French and 2 Californians. You'll also find Italian, Spanish, German, Argentinian, Australian, South African and others. Quality is way better than Foodland on the other side of the shopping center. Recommended.

Very rude. I was glancing over the register to look at the minis of rum and the man w/the glasses…read morewho worked there absolutely freaked out. He was busy with Fed Ex. "EXCUSE ME! CAN I HELP YOU MAAM??!!" I walked out. Sad. I was going to buy 2 cases of wine for an event.

Comfortable inviting atmosphere off the main path is a true gem of a restaurant. We had the…read more Linguini and clams that was amazing. The pasta was cooked al dente covered in perfectly balanced light white wine and butter sauce with a touch of lemon. Clams were large and juicy that exploded on your palate.. exceptional dish! Their flat bread special won't disappoint you. Ours had marinated Mushrooms, goat cheese with red onion! A Crispy crust with just the right seasoning blends these flavors heavenly.. we added sausage for our taste buds which added a nice savory flavor. The restaurant owner circulates around to each table making sure you feel welcome and shows pride of ownership who truly cares. Seek this restaurant out for a 5 star dining experience. We will be back .

We have been trying to find a stand out restaurant on the North Shore besides Bar Acuda and are so…read moreglad to find an even better place to eat. What an incredibly delicious meal. Everything was amazing, perfectly cooked and prepared. The restaurant is very small, but feels intimate and the staff (only 2 people) are friendly, and really great people. They have a diverse menu with a lot of vegetarian options. The bruschetta was delicious, crispy and perfect. The scallops were wonderful and I loved that the asparagus and carrots were cooked perfectly, still crunchy, but cooked. (I am particular about vegetables being overcooked). One person had the meatball appetizer, which is pictured and a huge serving, the others has meatballs an pasta (no picture) that was another huge serving. A friend said "It was better than my Italian grandmother's meatballs". The shrimp scampi had large shrimp and pasta and was also liked. I especially appreciated the staff kept our bottle of Chardonnay in the refrigerator between servings so it would stay cold. I almost didn't write this review because once you come once, you will want to come all the time and then I won't be able to get a reservation!

Have lived on Kauai for 20 years and last night was my first dinner at the Bistro in Kilauea. I…read morewas happily surprised. The Bistro is very neighborhoody...didn't see too many folks that were tourists. Food and service were both good. We had the fish special (swordfish - cooked right and not dry as swordfish tends to be) and the beef. Both were delicious. The dining room is not overcrowded and there are several nooks so you can actually enjoy a conversations at your table.

I was really disappointed with my visit. The burger was bland and the bun was burned, which is a…read moretough combination. I'd ordered it with onion and didn't get any. What made it worse was the service--our burned out beat up server seemed checked out the whole time. Nobody came back to see how things were going or if we needed anything. The place feels more like a stanky dive bar than a bistro, which wouldn't be a problem if the food and service were there to back it up. For the price, I expected better. 2 stars because I the fries were decent and so was the ranch.

It's only Tuesday and am craving a shorty burger with fries from Avalon Gastropub. ‍…read more OPEN! OPEN! OPEN!!!!

Everything was amazing!…read more Anela our waitress was on her game! Food came out on time, and so delicious! Gabe and Ali know their stuff! Including drinks :) The vibes were set! 10/10 great job!

We love this little institution of a liquor store in Hanalei. They've been there since 1946?!…read moreThat's amazing. It's your one stop shop for drinks of every variety, snacks, musubis and their awesome souvenir tees & hats. I bought 4 tee shirts. 2 were gifts.... They loved the tees as one I gave to my dad. He wears it all the time. My girl bought a hat. She loves it. It's perfect for the beach. Love the old logo. Love the new logo. The older gentleman that was manning the register was super cool. Not sure, he might be the manager or the owner. He asked us whereabouts we were visiting from and we told him Southern California but that I was originally from San Francisco. He was telling us he used to work the fishing boats up and down the California coast. We enjoyed talking to him and hope to see him when we return next year to Hanalei town. Located right in the middle of town on the main drag along Kuhio Highway. Just after Titus Kinimaka's Quiksilver store and before the plaza BIllabong (AI Forever) is in. Cant miss it. Parking out front. Make sure you stop in and buy something.

Great vibes. Great…read morelocation. (right next to the foodcarts) Good prices. (a location like this in a beachy place in Florida would have wildly inflated prices) Friendly staff. Only negative is that the selection of local hard seltzer was really lacking, we found there to be much more variety at local grocery stores. (they had a wide selection of "Big Seltzer" (Truly, White Claw) though) They do have some decent HI-brewed canned beer though. (such as Maui Brewing's Pilsner, pictured)

Such a nice restaurant right by the pool! We started with the kampachi and Wagyu Merguez, both were…read moredelicious! For our entrees, we got the truffle pasta and the snapper. The snapper wasn't too fishy and had a really good sauce, but I definitely enjoyed the pasta more! We ended with the chocolate dessert since we were celebrating my birthday and that was probably the best part!! So good. Service was awesome, our server was kind and attentive. I'd definitely come back for the vibes, view, and good food! The menu is a little small, but everything we tried was tasty and did not disappoint.

Exceptional service from Aleah, Hiílanií, Branden & Kyle!…read more The bartenders at Sandbox at 1 Hotel Hanalei are truly outstanding. Every time I'm there, they manage to stay calm, composed, and professional even when things get busy, while still making every guest feel welcomed and taken care of. Aleah, Hiílanií, Branden, and Kyle each bring such a warm, inviting personality to the experience. They're attentive without being overbearing, genuinely friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. You can tell they care about creating a great experience, not just serving a drink. Their ability to maintain that level of hospitality under pressure is impressive and really sets them apart. They make Sandbox feel relaxed, welcoming, and special. A fantastic team and a true reflection of the hospitality you hope for at 1 Hotel Hanalei. Highly recommend!

Kilauea Bakery and Pizzeria was the best breakfast we had on the trip. It's a bakery, so you order…read moreat the counter and find your own seat, and the food is excellent. We loved the older Hawaii vibe of the area too; it has a real local, laid-back feel. We tried the veggie stromboli, some pastries, the granola, and tea lattes; all of it was great. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

There's plusses and minuses here. Service was fine - no complaints there. The place is Hawaii…read morecasual with expectations otherwise, so ambiance was fine too. Let's get to the food. I've now tried several things from the pizzeria and bakery that were somewhat flawed: pizza crust that was too bready (AP flour with inadequate kneading?), guava macaroon that was over baked, a cupcake with a cake part that was too heavy and dense (often a sign of over mixing). I'm positive on the oatmeal cookies - toothsome and tasty. Chocolate chip cookies were good, éclair was tasty (proper dough texture and a delicate coconut(?) pastry crème filling), as were pizza toppings. So it's a mixed bag of results that gives this place only three stars in my book. The pizza dough is the worst offender - if you are a bakery and a pizzeria you ought to know better.

Happened upon this fun bar today. Great drinks and easy going atmosphere. We usually stay on the…read moreNorth Shore when we visit so can't believe this was our first time there but we will definitely be back! They are open and ready to welcome you!!! Our bartender Dani was fantastic... she made delicious cocktails AND was a blast to hang with! Mahalo Sunset Lanai...can't wait to see you next time!

The new Sunset Lanai venue is a great place to hang and listen to live music. Very pretty…read moreenvironment, and a good chance to see a nice sunset. Very comfy seating. Draft beer selection looks good. Wine selection (canned wine?) is poor.

The food is delicious, especially the hot sauces, and the products that they sell are all straight…read moreout of my pantry at home. I love this place. It's a must-go every time I'm on the island

One of my favorite places in Kauai!…read more Everything here is amazing. They have kombucha on tap, juices, elixirs, smoothies, bowls, as well as a bunch of prepared foods. The bakery has so many gluten free options. I was in heaven. Their tahini protein cookie was my favorite!