Amazing and friendly service by Josie and Cassie. Can't believe this is our first time here after…read morevisiting Kauai 4-5 times the last 15 years. We ordered: Clam chowder - flavorful, not too creamy/thick Caesar salad - generous portion Kalbi ribeye - cooked well, yummy marinade Seafood risotto special - pricey but delish! An entire lobster tail was part of the entree Kids fettuccine - solid Grasshopper pie for dessert - yum Cocktails were great as well! Thanks for a lovely meal and taking our reservation just a few hours before.

The Bistro Kilauea - Skip this place for lunch if you can. All over cooked and over priced. Unless…read moreyou simply get a drink on your way home from the beach Don't eat here! What happened!!? Maybe the kitchen staff retired

Best food I've had so far on the island. Unique takes on classic dishes (don't just believe me, try…read moretheir Mac-and-cheese bites!). Their dry-aged steak is worth it as a main shareable dish with a unique butter compote smothered on top - you truly don't need a side dish for it. The cocktails/mocktails are also very unique and delicious. Wait staff was attentive and helpful, even with a tree nut allergy at the table. I would recommend making reservations and having this as a must-eat location in Northern Kauai!

The steak and mashed potatoes were perfect, and the chipotle butter that comes with the steak is…read moreabsolutely out of this world. We also tried the fried mac and cheese, which was even better than expected. The place has a really cool vibe. I wasn't big on the drinks, but that's more on me since I'm not much of a whisky fan. If you are, the mai tai would probably be right up your alley. Overall, the food and service were on point at a reasonable price. It definitely felt like we got great value for our dinner.

Welima terrace is all about the Hanalei Bay views. SInce it is insidew the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay,…read moreWelima Terrace is super expensive. My order: Veggie Roll Crispy Rice Black Sesame Mochi Cake MAHINA MELE Loved my food! The vegiie roll was like a veggie california roll with a mix of Cucumber, Avocado, Asparagus, and Shiso Leaves. The highlight was the crispy rice. Golden fried , sumptuopus riceand it was delicious! To top it off , they gave us a candle to separate our special occasion over a black sesame mochi caked. Cocktails were great with local spirits. I would recommend booking a table in advance, show up early and the best time would be 30 mins before sunset, so I showed up at 6PM. The views were a killer. The resturant also has a DJ and is open late in the night but after sunset the views become really dark.

I got lucky to spend my birthday here; our plan was to explore our options at the hotel and settle…read moreon whatever mood struck. This was our first and last spot. We were seated promptly at a cozy table inside with couches; we didn't want to wait for an outside table (tip: make a reservation). The cocktails were not only beautiful, but absolutely delicious and fresh. We loved each dish we ordered and the menu is big - and has something for almost everyone who enjoys Japanese cuisine. The views are incredible - especially at the outside tables. However we were able to enjoy a beautiful sunset where we were inside. Service was excellent - considering how busy it was. You wouldn't know it by how attentive and professional our server was. Excellent evening here and we'll be back. Mahalo to the Welina Terrace team.

Very nice outdoor eatery at the One Hotel in Hanalei, Kauai. Walking into the hotel reminded me of…read morethe White Lotus series, beautiful hotel. The Sandbox was not busy surprisingly so we were seated right away. It's next to the pool area so it is very casual. Service was good, maitais delicious and the food was great. We settled on sharing some pizzas, salads, and futikake fries for the littles. Def would go back again.

This restaurant is in the One hotel in Princeville, so you need to know that up front. Once you get…read morethere and park, actually finding the place is an adventure - down one elevator, across the floor, down another elevator then around the property to find it. Oh, and their hours were very limited. That said, it's a cool place and the food was very good. Service was prompt and our server knew the menu very well. The cocktails were OK and overpriced (welcome to Hawaii) the food was spot on - good burgers, good pizza. The walk back was pretty dark and there was limited signage, but we managed!

Owned by a local Kilauea woman, the chef and staff take great pride in ingredients for complex and…read moredeveloped flavors, not just what's cost effective or what will create more profit. This restaurant is run by people who love really good food and that comes through in every app, every entree and OMG don't miss the mango tiramisu. Ended up dining here three nights this week, which is to say every night we ate out instead of cooking at our rental, we came here. Small, quaint space but absolutely the best restaurant on the North shore, yes beating Barracuda by a mile.

Wow! Truly a hidden gem! If you are a foodie and looking for a great culinary experience you must…read morego to the Palate Wine Bar in Kilauea. Expansive menu from simple but very tasty pesto penne to a variety of fish and wagyu entrees. One of our crew is vegan with some very specific food requirements and chef Kelly worked with him to tailor a meal for him. Our server Pat was very kind, giving excellent service and as a local great advice and insights. We particularly enjoyed the scallop appetizer, the portobello entree and the chocolate mousse! Good wine selection as well. We will be back!

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!

We love coming here, we make a reservation every time we are in town. They used to have beautiful…read morecocktails (I still have photos on my phone!) but they've changed their menu and now they are all on the rocks. My server suggested that the bartender could easily make my requested drink as it is a full service bar, but when I went up to the bartender he seemed so pissed that I would even ask for something off menu! I get that he didn't want to make a drink with egg whites (why?? they are so good, and a good sour is a classic cocktail). But it was his tone and attitude that just seemed so off.. I've never met a bartender who didn't like engaging with a customer (maybe sub in condensed coconut milk if you don't want to use egg whites?). All in all, that completely changed the tone of my night. I felt embarrassed for even asking, and that never should have been the case.

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

Great spot with an awesome atmosphere and really good cocktails!…read more We stumbled in here completely by accident and somehow ended up in what felt like the busiest place in Hanalei, great live musicians, people dancing, and legitimately tasty cocktails and beer. Service was just amazing! The only downside is the price. We ordered a couple of cocktails, one beer, and a small pizza, and the bill was close to $200, which felt a bit steep. The pizza itself wasn't anything special, but to be fair, this is a bar, not really a restaurant, so I can't complain too much. Overall though, super fun vibe and a great place for drinks and live music. Would definetely come back for the atmosphere alone.

Such a cool place with amazing music and atmosphere! Huge shoutout to the musician who was covering…read moremodern hits in a Hawaiian style - honestly, that alone is worth coming here for. The bar bites were also really good. We ordered the coconut shrimp and chicken wings, and the wings were so tasty we ended up getting a second order. Service was great and respectful. My friends got beer and really enjoyed it. I ordered a cocktail and didn't have the best luck with it - lots of ice and a bit too bitter for my taste. I wouldn't recommend the Hanalei Sour. One thing to note: the restroom isn't inside the bar, it's on the hotel property, so you'll need to take a short walk. Overall, I'd recommend this place mainly for the vibe and live music - such a fun experince!

If only the food tasted as good as the setting of this restaurant looks, it'd be a five star dining…read moreexperience. Unfortunately, we don't eat the restaurant setting, so this is a 2 star experience instead. Came in with a group of 4, and between all of us we ordered: 1.) Coconut Shrimp 2.) Homemade Mac-Nut Hummus 3.) Fried Calamari N' Shrimp 4.) Happy Talk Loco-Moco 5.) Happy Talk Smash Burger 6.) Volcano Poke I only got to try #'s 1-4, and from those, only the hummus was any good. Unfortunately, the loco-moco was bland. There was no seasoning, and there was no flavor. My party seemed to really enjoy the burger and that was probably the best food from what we ordered. Overall, I wasn't happy with the meal and would give this a 2/5

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!

Food - 5 stars. Easily. Some of the best sauces I've ever tasted & obviously locally sourced…read moreingredients. The basic green salad was absolutely incredible. The hot wings are unique in a very good way. They are definitely hot but have such a well balanced flavor profile. Even their fries have a dusting of magic on them. The sticky ribs are a must try. Ambiance is fun & lively. Tiki drinks are fun & strong. The only reason I held back a star is because we were a party of 2 waiting behind two larger groups of people to be seated. Multiple people were allowed to walk up & enter through the exit, then sit at the bar while we were patiently waiting to even be approached. We would have gladly sat at the bar, if anyone would have checked with us. I guess it pays to be aggressive here? The check in process during busy times should be regulated & monitored better. Other than that, once we were approached we were seated after a short wait and service was great after that. Food was so good, we came back the next day and were seated immediately. Aloha!

It's such a shame, because my wife and I love trying tiki bars whenever we go to a new place, but…read moreTiki Iniki just feels like no one cares. At all. Service is slow. Slooooowwwww. Slow. The worst mai tai I have ever had. My god. Ordered the "top shelf" Mai tai, and it was absolutely brutal. First, it wasn't shaken OR stirred. What does this mean? It was served one ingredient on top of the next, room temperature, and tasted like a hot mess. We actually felt sick from it. The amount of syrup this bartender used was crazy. She's either not tasting her drinks, or has just fried her taste buds doing god knows what over the years. Please, for your customer's sake, train the bartenders.