Fresh and delicious! The friendly staff were excited to have you there and share the fresh fish and…read moreother offerings from their menu. The location and ambiance was island perfect and my poke bowl was not just delicious but somehow just the right size! Salads and sushi rolls held up to my poke bowl, thanks team for sharing a bite. I did not share any of my bowl ... it was mine! A definite must visit and a staple on any visit to the island in my future.

A family-owned spot in downtown Hanalei for 30+ years…read more Arrive early to put your name on the list - they gave us a buzzer and we walked around to the neighboring businesses while we waited. We were seated on the covered patio, overlooking their lawn and the Hanalei River. The food was straightforward and good, but what we liked the most was our server. I sadly don't recall her name but she was a young girl who grew up in Hanalei and clearly has passion for food and for service. She knew the menu and spoke confidently about it, and shared little anecdotes along the way - she was attentive, informative, joyful, and yet not intrusive. A shining service star. The mixed tempura starter was tasty. The salad was a plate of fresh veggies - fresh but basic in presentation and flavor. I personally might skip this next time. We really enjoyed the daily special of soba noodles with yuzu sauce. Bright and citrusy. And the sushi rolls we enjoyed were clean in flavor with a focus on the fresh fish: -Next Best Thing -Hamachi -Avocado roll Another friend said that she orders the sushi rolls to go. And she also told me about their neighboring fish market, if you want to get fish to make at home (we did not have time to check that out). To cap our our meal, we shared a piece of the Homemade Dolphine Ice Cream Pie and it was decadently delicious!

Worth all of the hype - nothing on their menu will disappoint. I don't anticipate ever being able…read moreto top that churro French toast in my lifetime for breakfast, it is incredible if you've got a sweet tooth. Indoor seating is limited but their counter service is quick so you can grab and go to a nearby picnic table if there are no seats inside.

The restaurant has quite a bit of seating but was still a full house when we went…read more I tried the garlic shrimp. It ws sooo good. Very generous portion of sauce and goes so good with the rice.

Would come here again and again and again!…read more Lovely atmosphere and service was great. The food is delicious. I had a poke bowl and my husband had the tuna sandwich. Everything was very fresh and flavorful. I loved the sauce on the poke bowl. Drinks were delicious as well and they had a fabulous drink menu so it was hard to decide what to order!

Last night in Hawaii and we got 2 bar seats at the last minute…read more Reservations for this place were not available, as there seems to be only a couple "sit-down restaurants" on the North Shore. But the friendly staff found us a spot, despite showing up last minute. (the place we tried to go was closed for technical issues?) Our Waitress was super fun. FURIKAKE FRIES...??? That's a thing? It is, and they're great. Plus a Pina Colada Tres Leches dessert???? (thank goodness it was small, b/c we ate so much this trip) ONLY REGRET was there was a cute lil' KITTEN waiting outside for scraps. I should've brought him a piece a fish. Next time, Kitty.

Fabulous food, drinks, and service…read more Tiki man pizza is a must. A huge assortment of toppings and a very hearty and delicious pizza. Would come back here for the pizza alone. Gluten free is marked on the menu and the waiter was very helpful. They are famous for their mai tai which is good, but didn't quite make it as our favorite mai tai! Not sure what the hype is

We ordered a Hawaiian pizza, which was actually pretty fun since it was my first "Hawaiian pizza"…read morewhile being in Hawaii. We added jalapeños and sausage to it, which gave it a nice extra kick and made it more flavorful. The pizza itself was decent, good crust, good toppings, and it hit the spot, but overall it felt fairly standard rather than anything standout or unique. Still, it was a pleasant experience and a fun stop in Hanalei!

While staying at the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, we purchased the breakfast package at the 1 Kitchen…read moreHanalei Bay and little did I know that was a wise one. Everyday you can dine right in front of the bay and you can start your day with such a hearty diet! The beautiful open space , fresh smell of special locally brewed coffee and feathery visitors. Yes, you have a lot of birds swopping in to get a taste of the food when you just leave your table to refill from the buffet counters. The waiter gave a lid to cover our plates when we were gone. Coming to the food, the breakfast buffet was enough to feed a village, local to continental to international. Food options: Soaked oats Live omlette station - with veggies, cheese and meats of your choice Bagels, breads, pain au chocolate, croissants Avacado toast - garnished with grape tomatoes, radish, herbs Dumplings - veggie filled, steamed ones Miso soup Taro pancakes Tropical fruit juices Must-try, great service, ambiance and out-of-the-world views. Tip: Go early to get the best seats.

Here for the first time and I was excited to see the amazing dinner views and if you're able to…read morecelebrate a birthday with the view sunset it's worth it -- we were sat an outside table with the sun setting and it was just beautiful would go back during the day. Also it was pricey but expected for an establishment like this . Started with the Kauai Tai was perfection would get it again love the liliko'i + hibiscus foam. Seafood tower was great for three , unfortunately mignonette was not fan of the poke or ceviche could have done without and had more oysters with the cucumber mignonette or some extra hamachi . MP catch of the day was a Hawai'i yellow fish or amber jack and it was cooked to perfection it was buttery inside and crisp skin with like green herb chimichurri like sauce . Spicy Kona crab rigatoni which had a great kick loved all the fresh crab on top Brussels sprouts were crispy and flavorful super tasty . Ending with the pineapple crème brûlée great we shared with three but definitely could have gotten my own and devoured if we didn't get entree heavy. Thank you to Darren our waiter who made great selections he definitely attended to us and made sure those water cups were full. Definitely would go back for another drink during the day .

Service was great and dinner was phenomenal! We got the hummus to start with. I was skeptical at…read morefirst, as I've never heard of edamame hummus, nor have I eaten hummus with a rice-nori crisp. I was blown away by the flavor of the hummus. The sesame and edamame combination was delicious. Dinner: I ordered the seed crusted lamb rack and it was cooked to perfection. The fennel was a great touch, and the whipped feta added such a good tang to the dish. I would've loved just a bit more of the feta because it was so good. My wife ordered the risotto and she thought it was amazing. She loved the hint of citrus in the dish that provided some freshness to pair nicely with the rich flavor of the ricotta. We are hoping to be able to visit once more before we leave!

Ordered the leek salad, hummus, sword fish, risotto and pasta…read more The hummus and leeks were absolutely amazing, unique and flavorful. The risotto was a tomatillo sauce which was super unique and good balanced with the Mac nut vegan cheese. The pasta was boring and not great. I'd recommend skipping it!

Looking for a local place to celebrate a Birthday, the reviews were spot on!…read moreThe food was fabulous! The service was outstanding Trevor was very attentive. We will be back! Thank you!!

Good happy hour. The Mai Tai's are delicious! The coconut shrimp is really good! The nachos are…read morehuge! The chowder is good too!! Our server was friendly and the atmosphere is casual.

Quick service and a small outdoor seating area. Good selection of beers and drinks too!…read more Now for the poke....what have I been eating all of these years? Certainly not poke! This is the end all be all. And a must try in Hanalei Bay!

Delicious poke. VERY expensive…read more The poke here is outstanding. Very fresh and flavorful and their flavor choices are awesome. Love the toppings too. But the portion is incredibly small for the price so we probably will not return. There is poke just as good for more affordable at other places! Outdoor only seating on a small patio but we didn't have trouble finding a table.

Took our chance and drove from Nahwiliwili to Bar Acuda to arrive well before 530pm to join the…read morestandby list in the hopes to score a seat at the bar or possibly a table from a last minute cancellation. There are about 7 to 9 seats at the bar and we scored two of them. Well worth the journey and wait. Bar service was great. Friendly and informative about today's tapas options with recommendations.

I Never give a five star review but Bar Acuda earns that and more. We'd tried to get in on prior…read morevisits to the area, but it's always booked solid 30 days in advance and no wonder. This time--I was ready. I made reservations 30 days ahead, and so so glad I did. For context; we eat out a lot at a wide range of restaurants so we have a pretty good sense at what's exceptional. We arrived really early ahead of the reservation for a drink but the bar was packed so we were shown to a nice seating area to have a cocktail while we waited for our reservation time. This is everything a restaurant should be. The service was warm, fluid and flawless. The atmosphere is relaxed, understated and elegant. The food was exceptional with each aspect adding its own role in the dish. Hubby had the short ribs which were incredible and luscious; this is what a risotto truly should be but often never is. My shrimp were tender and juicy; cooked perfectly. My only regret is that we enjoyed ourselves so much I forgot to take photos. We will be back for sure. It was truly the dining highlight of the trip and we've eaten literally everywhere in Princeville-Hanalei. Tip--set your calendar for 30 days before you wish to dine, go into the Resy app and snag a table. You can try to walk in, and add your name to the waiting list but the line of folks waiting each night was so long, I would guess it's a long shot. A reservation at this place is worth it.

Excellent consistent dishes wonderful service and delightful ambiance. Love this place.read more

We had reservations, were seated immediately. The setting is stunningly beautiful (even though low…read morelying misty clouds covered a lot of the mountain) - we were seated under the open air porch. We shared the large green papaya salad - fresh crunchy and delicious - and the chicken satay bowl (roasted Jidori chicken thighs, bok choy, soft egg*, scallions, sweet peppers, chili crisp broccoli and a peanut, coconut, satay sauce) - both were fabulous. We also had the sake flight - unique and fun to try. Highly recommend!