Best modern tiki bar! They got the kitsch of Tiki+UFO, down to a wink nod, with the mastery of balanced cocktails by a knowledgeable, experimental, well balanced mixologist! Some of the best drinks we've had in Kauai!!! Thank you Kate!!! read more

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This place was winning before we ever even went inside, because the hours are awesome! Sleepy Kapa'a needs The Flying Saucer and it feels so good. The atmosphere is classy and well tuned. The people who work here are fabulous and they make delicious drinks with tasty food. After our first night we came here two more times. Located above another food bar across from the ABC store his place was simply the best find on our trip! read more

The Flying Saucer - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

Hitting up tiki bars around the world is a fun hobby of mine and this little spot absolutely owns the "flying saucer" tiki vibe. Great service and incredible pupus and drinks. The drink names match perfectly to the drinks themselves. Highly recommend their Starfkr and the wedge salad. Make sure to get the "happy meal" too for the best tomato soup ever. read more

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One of the best cocktail bars not just on Kauai'i, not just in Hawaii...but...ever. There is a diverse selection of drinks made from scratch. Some are takes on old classics, some are concoctions you've never seen before! Ambiance is fun, dark, and sexy. Service is great. The food menu might be ever more inventive. What something looks like based on the menu and what comes out to your table are often very different things: in a good way. It looks like there are still under 20 reviews at this writing so...I fully expect there to be 1-2 hour waits to get into this place shortly, once it's more discovered. It's that good. read more

The Flying Saucer - Food menu - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

Super cute hidden little bar upstairs above the Fish Deli, with fun vibes, great service, and food that is way more delicious than it needs to be! Order the spicy beef poke nachos, shrimp toast and hibachi and you will be getting yummy umami flavor bombs that pair perfectly with mocktails or cocktails. Not a huge space and they don't do takeout but well worth a visit. read more

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We have a home on Kauai, and are always looking for new places to go out. This one topped the charts! It's a little hole-in-the-wall upstairs from Fish-Bar-Deli in the old crystal shop spot. (IYKYK) It's only open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5- 11 so plan accordingly. Not cheap for drinks and pupus, but as Kauai locals, we understand that if your cocktail isn't close to $20, it's because there isn't any booze in it. That being said, everything we had was fabulous! We ordered 3 different special cocktails and sipped around on each. Then shared the Ahi Carpaccio, which was totally unique, nothing like the usual island poke suspects. Our flying saucers were over-stuffed with locally sourced goat cheese, which we dipped in the best tomato soup I have ever tasted. And I am a connoisseur of the grilled cheese and tomato soup combo. For dessert, we had the house-made chocolate ice cream sundae with whipped cream, crunchy chocolate tidbits, and a better fudge sauce than I have ever had in a restaurant dessert. Not a place for big parties or kids, but very, very cool. read more

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This spot is a hidden gem on the island and definitely very different from the other more touristy bars on the island. The food and drinks did not disappoint! We pretty much ordered the entire food menu since it was on the shorter side and loved everything we tried. Although the space is small, it is well-utilized and the decor is ecclectic and fun (definitely plays to the theme of the bar's name). I also loved that the bar was primarily female-staffed. Everyone was so friendly and cool! Don't miss it!! read more

What a fun and creative bar in the heart of Kapaa town! The decor is thoughtfully curated, the service is personable, and the drinks are beautifully made. It's nice to have another craft cocktail bar on island! read more

A must stop for us every time we're in Kauai! The cocktails are so special and well curated. The staff is friendly, and the bar bites are delicious. You MUST try the popcorn, the chili crunch is delicious. read more

The Flying Saucer - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

Loved this place! Do yourself a favor and come here for drinks and small plates. You won't regret it. The food was both creative and well executed. The UFO vibe is really chill and fun and the bartenders were on point. Cheers! read more

5th day on the island and I finally found the most insanely delicious + thoughtful food, open late and vibes on vibes. The cocktails are so special and perfectly crafted. Our food was crazy good (we had mushroom lumpia/crispy rice/saucer soup). Our server ended up being the owner and super sweet and attentive. She really cares about her restaurant and it definitely shows. I just wish it wasn't closed for the last two days I'm here. I'll be dreaming about this meal until the next one I visit. read more

Incredible drinks and food! Loved the Moonrise Kingdom, Atomic Zombie and Pocket full of Stars!! Awesome tiki bar vibes! Come early to get a seat! read more

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Great drink selection . Many drinks you won't find anywhere else for sure . Great staff as well . Very worth the stop! read more

The Flying Saucer - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

The drinks are top notch - we had classics and beautify balanced tiki rum drinks - all delicious and thoughtful. We had the pork belly hibachi - fun table top cooking, complimented with a tasty carrot slaw and sweet sauce. We would love for Channel and Erin (et al) to bring this amazing place to San Diego - but we understand that this place belongs to this incredible island. What a find! read more

Absolutely amazing find! We went downstairs to eat, but were put on a waitlist and a local overhead our debating about wanting a drink but being too tired to wait and suggested this place upstairs. Total score. We ordered mai tais, the chili crisp popcorn, spicy beef poke nachos, the crispy rice salad, the mochiko corn dog, and banana split and each and every one was incredible. We are foodies from california and we come from families of foodies and cooks... so this is high praise! Not every surprise venture is a good one, but this place certainly was and is a genuine GEM on Kauai. We will be back during our stay, and recommend it to friends who visit afterwards. Highly recommended! read more

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After getting a tattoo done at little tsunami, we figured to try out this new spot. We were a bit early and just hanged out on the lanai area which was very entertaining. Great location and service. We ordered a few things on the menu and it did not disappoint. We ordered goat cheese flying saucer with tomato soup, crispy rice salad, chili crisp and truffle popcorn, deep fried hamachi with shiso/jalepeno ranch and a grilled shrimp sandwich. Grilled shrimp sandwich was my favorite. Their inside ambiance was great and different from the rest. Need to go back to try the scorpion bowl drink for 2-3 people. read more

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It's a charming little place that has an eclectic yet classy feel, fun decor, Jade looking small side plates, gold flatware. Everything we ordered was tasty, service was good! Excellent Dirty martini with specialty green olives I will go back and try more of their unique dishes. Be patient, it's a small kitchen, can be a bit of a wait, if busy! Love the vibe and happy that it's in the heart of Kapa'a town. read more

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"Fortune favors the brave" truly one of the best cocktails I have ever had, creamy, not too sweet. Utter perfection. I will dream about this cocktail. Our bartender was the sweetest human. We had the best experience. I will never forget this bar. The chili popcorn is CRAZY. read more

The Flying Saucer - Cocktail - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

100% amazing. Food, Drinks, Service, Ambiance. Unique and delicious! We loved it and you will too if you like a special spot to relax and enjoy! read more

This felt like a hidden gem. The crunchy rice, out of this world. The drinks are made for you right in front of you with fresh ingredients and they have good quality spirits. The girls who own it are AMAZING, friendly and passionate and they've obviously made this place in the image of what brings them joy, so it brings others the same. Would recommend. read more

The Flying Saucer - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

I love this place! The bartenders are super sweet and amazing. I tried 3 cocktails and they all were super delicious. I highly recommend this bar! It's a great place to end the night read more

The Flying Saucer - The drink all the way on the left is the zombie cocktail. 10/10 - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

This place is an upstairs hidden gem. I don't know what's most impressive - the gorgeous presentation, amazingly crafted cocktails, or phenomenal small plates. Don't miss this spot! read more

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This place is an absolute vibe. So much attention to detail! (The funky glassware is my favorite) I appreciate the changing specials, keeping things fresh and exciting for each visit. Feels like I've been transported to another dimension with these delicious cocktails! read more

Great atmosphere, Great drinks, bartender listen and adjustment in drinks. Love this place

Amazing little tiki style bar with delicious handcrafted cocktails. A must try for those who love tiki style cocktails

Great vibe and awesome drinks. Ask Cait if you're not sure. She will hook you up with something delicious. read more

The Flying Saucer - Royal HI Mai Tai - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

This classy, swanky bar has the BEST ambiance by far of anywhere on Kaua'i. Plus the menu is stacked, the glassware is stylish, and even the food is top notch! Seems like every detail was thoughtfully executed, and I really appreciate the effort. Well played ladies!! read more

Amazing drinks! We love their concoctions- but tonight was especially perfect! Fresh squeezed watermelon mojito! Might be my new favorite, although I absolutely love the Ancient Mariner too! Don't miss the fancy popcorn- you can convince yourself you are eating so you can feel good about having another drink Their other food options are wonderful too. read more