How is it that I have never reviewed my favorite Sushi Bar on and off island? Yikes!…read more I'm fortunate to live on island and make every opportunity to get my sushi fix here. This place has the freshest and most well prepared sushi, sashimi and "omakase" (chefs choice original roll). Omakase is ALWAYS out of this world no matter which chef came up with that nights special. The fish is always super fresh so they don't need to drown it in sauces. The flavors pop pop pop with every chew. Amazing! Some of my favorites are the scallop sashimi (incredibly fresh every time), chili hamachi, uni (sea urchin-not for everyone) and always omakase roll or two. Also, if artichoke is in season I like the steamed one, a cup of chowder always hits the spot, pretty killer tempura, really great fish and chips and I know I'm missing a bunch of stuff but now I'm salivating and need to wrap this review up so I can drive over. I don't eat in the restaurant part so much but that's because I'm a total hound for the sushi. When I have it's always great. Don't skip dessert!

We ate it so many nice restaurants and this was one of my favorite meals of our recent trip!…read more We started with the baked artichoke, then split three rolls (Fire cracker, Next best thing, Sunset) and had this incredible banana ice cream cake for dessert!!!! The rolls were incredible!!!! And the presentation was pretty:) our server was super sweet too! The views outside are so beautiful too to relax and enjoy drinks! This is gonna be a staple spot on all of our future Kauai trips!

Wow! So sad we waited so long to try this place during our stay in Hanalei…read more Let's just rate it already. 10/10. Absolutely amazing. Good was some of the best I've ever had. The Churro French Toast is life changing. Full order can easily feed 3-4 people. Crispy, sweet, yet soft and tasty inside. Best description is a combination of a churro, mixed with a cinnamon roll, mixed with a donut. Would highly recommend. They offer a half portion too which is great for 2 people to share. The breakfast burritos are legit. Massive, tasty, delicious, and filling. About the same size and width as a 32oz Yeti bottle. Ordered the veggie burrito with bacon and the Smoked Pork burrito. Loved both. Tots, veggies, cheese, meat, all loaded. Even the salsas were 10/10. Seating is limited, maybe enough for 8-10 people total to sit inside, but they take to go orders and you can walk 5 minutes to Hanalei beach and eat by the ocean. TLDR - Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Absolutely delicious and such a beautiful experience!…read more We had the Garlic Shrimp and the Churros French Toast, and both were incredible! Let me tell you the garlic shrimp was amazing! The shrimp was cooked to perfection: juicy, tender, and coated in the most delicious garlic sauce. Every bite was so flavorful! The Churros French Toast was actually one of the reasons we came here because it's so popular, and it absolutely did not disappoint! It looks like it would be super sweet, but surprisingly, it's not. It's perfectly crunchy on the outside, moist in the middle, and just the right amount of sweetness. So delicious! And to top it all off, you get to enjoy this fantastic food with a beautiful Kauai view. Overall, such a wonderful experience. If you're visiting Kauai, I highly recommend putting Wake Up Delicious on your list you won't be disappointed!

This place is in the cute little town of Princeville which has some shopping and is a 10 minute…read morewalk to a beach when you're done with the shopping! We had a wait of like 30 minutes because we wanted a window seat and it was worth it! The view out the window to what honestly looks like it does in Jurassic Park is so good! Okay to the food... I got the curry and literally amazing. I will be coming back here specifically for the curry. My fiancé was over seafood for a little bit so he ordered the waygu burger and he loved it. Overall, really good place and amazing service! Worth the wait, has an amazing view. What could be better? Will be coming back!

Walked in on a Friday night at 5:30 PM and there was no wait for 2 people. I tried:…read more + Ube pina colada + Peruvian style ceviche + Organic greens, beets and goat cheese + Mahi Mahi and tiger shrimp + Lilikoi cheesecake Highlights were the pina colada and cheesecake. Shrimp was also great. Ceviche and salad were solid, though the chips that came with the ceviche were mid. Sit by a window for amazing mountain views!

Tahiti Nui is a can't-miss spot on the north shore of Kauai. It's a Hanalei institution, and they…read morehave the receipts. They were even featured in The Descendants starring George Clooney. Don't think twice, just order the Mai Tai and coconut shrimp to start. Both are perfection. I had the zesty coconut crusted catch as my entree. It was really good, but next time I'm definitely trying one of their famous pizzas! If you time it just right, they have live music in the evenings.

No wait for 2 people on a weeknight at around 7 PM…read more Tahiti nui mai tai was great, and the coconut shrimp was perfect. Tsunami fries were also decent. Came for a drink and a snack and this did the trick - no need to eat full dinner here imo. 4.5 stars.

views are amazing. food is decent. price to food quality and portion, not good. you're paying for…read morethe views. SOURDOUGH PULL APART: tasted like Hawaiian bread you get at the store, BUT the Aleppo pepper + honey butter that comes with it is so gardeny and refreshing. BILLIONARES PORK BELLY: braised well. flavor was a bit light. I wish they added more sauce on it. cake with 3 pieces. potatoes could've been cooked for longer. BRASIED SHORT RIB: cooked very well. the cauliflower sauce didn't really have a taste. I wish there was a bit of a more savory sauce. the service here was 10/10. very kind and attentive staff. views are stunning. parking is $20 valet (mandatory)

Wow what an experience. Although a night time supper & views were dark. The night sky sang & shown…read morebeautifully like the quality of food & spectacular service. Phew; seafood, i see no other reason to comment. Although pricey the quality in complexity taken to the attention of detail is all together a unique experience. Textures, tastes, a purée of sweet corn & coconut milk that danced with a Mahi that i can palpate in the present. A nuisance to each ingredient of every dish shows a corporate effort of excellence & appreciation of Hanalei Bay & Kauai. I dont prefer to consume eggplants but my family does. So having a panko crusted eggplant prepared like that....WowOpened my eyes to new culinary ideas of taste, texture, preparation & palate transformative ideas.

First-class chef Javier works his magic on super fresh fish, wagyu beef, shellfish and lamb, as…read morewell as meatless dishes. And donʻt miss his novel take on appetizers, like hummus scooped with fanciful nori crisps fried in tempura batter. Waiter AJ attends you like a neighbor, and rest of wait staff excels as well. Nothing citified or fancy here--the cottage is quaint and real, and the food and service deserve, and get, all the praise for a great night out.

Wow postcards was truly such an amazing experience! My husband and I celebrated here during our…read morehoneymoon in Kauai, and we were beyond pleased with our experience from beginning to end. Postcards is a quaint restaurant in the heart of Hanalei and the ambiance was exactly what I envisioned for our Hawaiian date night celebration. It was intimate, peaceful, and not loud at all. We started with Mai tai's, and I can confidently say it has been my favorite on the island so far. For our appetizer, we ordered the hummus that is made of edamame which was really unique. For our entrees, I ordered the New York steak and my husband ordered the Market Fish which was a kampachi. Both of our plates were amazzzing. The flavors were incredible and everything paired together so perfectly and there wasn't a thing I would have changed. Our server AJ was amazing and very tentative.

We had a wonderful dinner here this week. Server was fun…read moreand personable. God sat right away, while the wait at Tahiti Nut was over an hour. We got the Seared Ahi appetizer with a sesame crust. De-lish-ious! We got the Kahlua Pork Sandwich and the Mahi Mahi dish with crab, mashed potatoes, asparagus, and a drizzle of hollandaise sauce. For bevvies, we got the Mai Tai and the Rum Colada.

This place has a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. As we walked in, it reminded us of an…read moreApplebee's or Chili's--a casual place that's easy to stop into after a day at the beach. One thing we appreciated was the seating options. They have a nice outdoor tables that's covered, so you can enjoy the fresh Hawaiian air while staying protected from the sun or an occasional rain shower. The service was friendly, and our food arrived promptly, which was appreciated because we were hungry after a long day of exploring. That said, the food itself was pretty average. Nothing was bad, but nothing really stood out either. If you're looking for a casual, familiar meal similar to a chain restaurant, you'll probably be satisfied. We were hoping for something a little more memorable, especially considering all the wonderful local dining options on Kauai. For drinks, I'd recommend sticking with the draft beer. It was cold and refreshing. Unfortunately, the tropical cocktails--like the Piña Colada and Lava Flow--were disappointing and lacked the fresh island flavors we were expecting. Overall, it's a decent place for a casual meal with family, friendly service, but next time we'd probably choose one of Hanalei's many other local restaurants for a more memorable dining experience.

I've been to quite a few poke places throughout the Hawaiian Islands, and honestly, they've all…read morebeen pretty good. But this place is definitely the one that stands out the most to me. My husband ordered the Security Style, and I got the Hanalei Style with jalapeños and a side of wasabi oil. Let me tell you... this was my first time ever trying wasabi oil, and I had never even heard of it before. WOWWWWW, it is a total game changer!! It's so much stronger and more flavorful, and I genuinely don't think I can go back to regular wasabi now. I can't really speak on how my husband's poke tasted because I was way too focused on mine, but he said his was delicious and it definitely looked good! I think we were both so invested in our own bowls that neither of us even bothered trying the other person's. That's how good it was! The poke was so fresh and flavorful. A few more months and I get to come back here and try another item on their menu. I can't wait!

Food was so incredible Quick service…read moreFood was everything I was hoping it would Tasty and fresh The rice was even so gooey and yummy Everything about that establishment is clean

Hands down our best meal on Kauai. I went onto the waiting list through Resy but we went at 4:30p…read moreto get on the list and were seated by 6:45p. The food! Insanely good. The lamb riblets and short rib were our favorites. The cucumber salad was also excellent. It's no joke, make a reservation about 4-5 weeks in advance or plan to line up for walk in list by 4-4:30p. We walked down the street and had a drink while we waited.

Bar Acuda was easily the best restaurant we went to on Kauai. It's nearly impossible to get a…read morereservation, so I recommend booking 30 days out when tables are released. Bar Acuda makes eating vegetables feel like a reward rather than something you order to feel better about everything else you ate on vacation. The cucumber salad was light and refreshing, and the pan-roasted broccoli was perfectly seasoned and served with a delish harissa sauce. For our entrée, we shared the Hawaiian fish. Super fresh and perfectly cooked, but a little bland. It was begging for a sauce or something to give it a little personality. And then came the lilikoi cheesecake. GAME OVER! By far the best dessert I've had in a very long time: creamy, tart, sweet, and dangerously addictive. We ordered one to share, took a few bites, and immediately realized sharing had been a tactical error. So naturally, we ordered two more to take home for the next day. Our favorite meal on Kauai. Come for dinner, but whatever you do, do not leave without the cheesecake.

What a great value! Good options (fresh & healthy) - view…read moreeven better - dessert a great finish!! Highly recommend. Mahalo!!

Such a spectacular setting in a large open area. Along with incredible service and great tasting…read morefood. Our server was more than accommodating to dietary restrictions of Gluten and Dairy. The pork belly GF ramen was delicious. A small tray with 3 condiments of a flavor profile to amp up your dish to your personal liking. The poor was tender and flavorful and wasn't waterlogged. It's not a large menu but a menu that does everything largely well.