Uncle D’s BBQ

This is a great place but it looks like it's closed? They say they'll be closed until. May 20th,…read moretoday is June 20th!

I was determined to have a plate lunch in Hawaii. Wanted to get to zippy's, a Hawaiian fast food…read more No car and on cruise which gave limited hours in port So happy to find this food truck and finally get my plate Its was a short distance from an elegant beach and a world of difference. None the less, I had enough grilled chicken to feed a family, 2scoops of rice and really yummy pasta salad Did the trick, on the list, had it and enjoyed it

Blowing sea breeze drinking ices you feel you know ............

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Barbecue beef bowl with broccoli, carrot, onion, and peas

Harley's Tropical Barbecue

4.3(281 reviews)

2.5 mi

Hole in the wall Hawaiian bbq place, tucked in between buildings. Recommend to me by my brother and…read moreit didn't disappoint. You order at the window and wait for your food, they have a few outside tables or you can take it to go. No public restrooms. We ordered the harley's chicken caesar wrap which was amazing, honestly one of the best caesar wraps I have had, and the kalbi plate with fries and mac salad. Kalbi was delicious, fries were crispy, and mac salad was creamy. Wish to try the onion rings next. Friendly service in my opinion! Would come again :)

We came to Harley's after my boyfriend visited a year ago and had great things to say about the…read moretinono. For dinner, we tried the bbq beef ribs and broiled Mahi Mahi Cajun style. I enjoyed the Mahi Mahi which was cooked well, pretty tender and had a nice kick from the Cajun spice. The beef rib was a bit disappointing though as it was covered in sauce and the sauce was too sweet for our tastes. Also the beef rib is a beef back rib when we thought it would be a meatier Dino rib/short rib cut. It was still pretty tasty but didn't have much meat on the bones. Overall tasty and I appreciate that they have an outdoor seating area now but overall I left a bit disappointed.

You hungry for some good food?When you see this sigh you're there!!

Barbecue pork ribs...

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Richie's Huli BBQ

5.0(65 reviews)

7.8 mi

i'm hesitant to add another 5 star review because Richie is already so popular…read more BUT, this is the best chicken I"ve ever had! Several years ago we would buy HuliHuli chicken from a man who had built a large grill on the side of the road. It was really good, and we were disappointed when he retired. We heard about Richie, but the last two years could not find him. This year, success! Our first visit to the truck we got 2 Hull Huli chicken halves, so we could have it 2 nights, with leftovers for lunch. At first bite we almost lost our minds! Smoky, tasty, juicy chicken, even the breast was fabulous! Then we came up with a plan - to buy another 1/2 and freeze it and take it home so we have a good dinner the first night. It's ready to go! Just get to Kapaa and get this chicken - it will blow your mind!

Love this place..From the garlic fried chicken,Garlic shrimp tempura,Huli Huli chicken,Also they…read morehave rib's,daily specials And much much more!.The staff is also very friendly..I Can't wait to try the burgers!.So when in Kapaa town come here!.Located between Kauai craves n Burger King.you won't be disappointed..

Garlic fried chicken n the special of the day Dry Min with Dashi dipping sauce.

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Mark's Place

4.4(1.7k reviews)

2.6 mi

Mark's Place serves hefty and tasty rice plates with decent pricing so it's a great bang for your…read morebuck! My family enjoyed the chicken katsu and the chili chicken (not spicy at all). You order inside and get a beeper. The front desk lady was quick in getting our orders. There's seating outdoors by the trees. They have so much food to offer that I would definitely come back to check it out.

Ambiance: it's mainly a takeout place, no indoor dining room or restroom for customer use, there's…read morebench chairs setup outside, be careful of mosquitoes, they're having their meal while I was eating there Service: friendly and efficient, once you place the order, they'll give you a buzzer to pick up your food Food: you can get the individual orders or their combinations to try out everything Casey Boy's Combo - **** Kalbi, Hawaiian Chili Pepper Chicken, Loco Moco, chow mein noodles, choices of white rice and toss salad, I liked the kalbi and chicken, recommend Mark's Famous Mix Plate - **** Beef Stew, Teriyaki Beef, Chicken Katsu, chow mein noodles, choices of brown rice and macaroni salad, I liked the beef stew, tasty sauce with rice, recommend Price: generous portions and affordable prices, expect $25 per person for a very fulfilling meal, and they have surcharge for credit card payment

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Smiley's Local Grinds

4.4(918 reviews)

0.8 mi

Smiley's Local Grinds was absolutely delicious! I got the Kalbi + Chicken Katsu combo, and…read moreeverything was amazing. The chicken katsu was perfectly crispy and super crunchy, and it was even better dipped in the sauce. The kalbi was incredibly tender and juicy with an amazing flavor that had me wanting more. The pasta was also delicious and honestly the perfect side to complete the combo. Definitely one of the best meals we've had while in Kauai! Highly recommend giving Smiley's a try!

Grab and go spot. Service is very fast here. After ordering, we waited just a few minutes…read more Large variety of food but the combo plates is probably the safe bet. We got the chicken and shrimp combo plate both with chili sauce. It was incredible. The chicken was crunchy and moist. The shrimp was smothered in garlic sauce. Grab this and eat in your car or at the park nearby. You just gotta be careful with the chickens

Kalbi Ribs! Close up meaty goodness!

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Smiley's Chicken Plate close up. Crunchy on the outside, meaty on the inside!

Garden Island Barbecue & Chinese Restaurant

4.0(442 reviews)

1.0 mi

Oh my gosh what a gem that my aunty and uncle introduced to us! There's plenty of parking in the…read moreback of the restaurant and once you walk in the super nice staff greets you with a genuine smile and "happy to see you" attitude. Great atmosphere and excellent service! My aunty ordered all the food for the table, but I didn't get to picture everything cause we started eating as soon as it all hit the table. We got fried pork chops, sweet and sour pork, stuffed eggplant in black bean sauce, beef in Szechuan sauce, gau gee mein, honey walnut shrimp, and saimin for my daughter. The portions were humongous!!! The food tasted out of this world, and everything came out so super fast I didn't even get a chance to take pictures of it all. Let me tell you that all the awards posted on their wall that they won, are well earned and deserved! If you want good Chinese food and affordable prices...this is THE place. We ordered ala carte, but they do have individual lunch and dinner plates that were well priced and packed plates. This is our new go to place on Kauai when we come back!!!!

We went twice the week we were in Kauai. Some of the best…read moreChinese food I have had in a long time. Service is great food is super good, it's served piping hot and very quickly, and there's plenty of parking behind the restaurant. You should check it out.

Garden Island Barbecue & Chinese Restaurant

Plate lunch combo of roast duck and char siu. Amazing

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Hamura Saimin

3.8(2.6k reviews)

1.1 mi

SAIMIN!! One of The best on the islands!! No this is not Ramen!!! Its Hawaiian Saimin!!! Its a must…read moretry for anyone visiting Kauai!! Come in and grab a stool at any open counter. Menu is up on the wall. Service is friendly and Food comes quickly. This is a no frills place!! Oh yes and dont forget about the Lilikoi Chiffon Pie!!!! This is always my first stop when returning to Kauai!!!

the vibes are cute like a diner but it's hot in there!!…read more first time trying saimin so i have no point of comparison. i generally thought the dish was bit of a one note even with the addition of the mustard. i didn't want to really put the vinegar in because the containers that held it didn't look so clean nor safe? it was in a plastic container that used to contain pepper the broth is dashi broth like an udon. noodles are a bit of a mush on arrival. the dish itself is cute like something straight out of anime lol it's good as a junk food snack maybe - i had this about 3 hours before my flight and i didn't feel so hot afterwards service was pretty quick and straightforward!

Interior

Crispy Fried Won Tons (8pcs)

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Sumo Saimin

Kaua’i Diner

4.2(282 reviews)

0.9 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

This is my first time in Kauai, and I've tried five restaurants so far. Out of all of them, this…read moreplace is the best! They have everything, with a great variety of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's also a great spot for tourists if you want something quick and good to eat. The prices are fair and reasonable, the restaurant is clean, and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this place. If I could give it six stars, I would! Definitely come check this restaurant out. It's one of the best places I've tried in Kauai so far!

Great choice for big groups cuz there's something for everyone! Dim sum, Japanese, Filipino, local…read moredishes. And typical America breakfast available as well. We wanted to have dinner sum but they're not available at breakfast time. So we tried loco moco, Denver omelette and french toast. The food was not bad but I also wouldn't go back for their food. Service was ok. Very family style. Very spacious seating. Good for big groups.

Interior

Egg Tarts

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Inside looking towards the door.

Sleeping Giant Grill

4.6(1.6k reviews)

6.5 mi

Welcoming, kind, cozy, delicious, amazing people, amazing service. I cannot speak highly enough…read moreabout this place. Looks like a hole in the wall but I assure you it will be some of the best food of your life! Everything we ate was delicious- the ahi tuna wrap was spectacular, as were the Ono tacos and shrimp tacos. The guy working behind the register was so kind and even took us back to see the tuna they were prepping for the next day! This place is a must try! When a place serves food on plates like these- you know it's gonna be good! MUST TRY!

Food 9/10 I had the grilled mahi mahi and it was one of the…read morebest meals I had on the island Service 9/10 They were nice and the service was fast Ambiance 8/10 The place was small but we sat outside so it didn't feel dark and cramped.

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Ono grilled over salad 4/5

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Kauai Bakery

4.4(448 reviews)

1.7 mi

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came here for their malasadas and they did not disappoint. facing the market to the left, bakery is…read moreon the right as you head into the open air mall, just a few steps in. sign wasn't obvious enough so I missed it and walked all the way into the mall.

I had seen the reviews on this bakery and wanted to try it. I found it in the mall we were in. The…read moremap said it was further than just walking the mall. I drove around and it was only a little walk away. The place is small but has a lot of stuff to eat. The lady was really nice and helped us out. I was a bit hungry so I got a ham and cheese croissant , I had her warm it up. It hit the spot and a nice snack. I got the custard and guava malasadas and they were terrific. Tasted great. The stuff was fresh and soft. so nice Got to come early for the good stuff because I got the last custard. we walked to the food court to eat the stuff.

The selection of treats!

Malasadas

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Lilikoi malasada

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Andrew G.

5 years ago

Amazing food!! Mac n' Cheese boats were so good!! Got the mild sauce on our meat and it was exactly that, mild! Almost a hint of a kick, but not spicy! Wish we could pack the BBQ sauce into our luggage. Genuine customer service, a very kind owner who is happy to talk and explain the food, and such a nice guy. Also it is a disc golf shop, he has a great selection of discs, and is happy to give a tour of what he has im stock. Such a great guy in the community. read more

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