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!

Fast and quick. The farmer is close by and the truck is run by his kids…read more We got the lau lau with both rice and poi and it was so good. The lau lau actually reminds me of the savory Cantonese zongzi because they also wrap in banana leaves and the meat is slightly cured. The taro mac salad is good. If we come back for vacation, we would come back

We loved Hanalei Taro…read more Great kalua pig and their mac salad was one of our favorites. Taro mochi?! I could eat that every day. The portion of kalua pork was huge. And we loved the ginger lemonade too. She was friendly and it was super fast. Highly recommend!

After the owners read our previous review about our experience at their restaurant, they went above…read moreand beyond to make things right. We truly appreciate everything they did and would highly recommend Tahiti Nui to anyone visiting the north shore of Kauai.

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.

Flavorful, charcoal roasted chicken plate shared with the Mrs…read more. Combo potato/Mac salad was unique,a little salty and paired well with the steamed rice. Our friends shared the Da local combo plate,that included some tasty breaded shrimp and BBQ d beef. Friendly staff with some dope island music and a covered patio area to dine outside.

Really disappointing visit to Big Nick's in Hanalei -- easily the worst meal of our Kauai trip…read more The food was just not good: bland, overcooked, and nowhere near the quality you'd expect at these prices. What made it worse was the service -- the staff were rude and dismissive from the moment we walked in. We made a couple of simple requests about our order and they were brushed off without any attempt to help. No apology, no effort to make things right -- just attitude. For a place charging tourist prices on the North Shore, this was a letdown on every front. We won't be back, and I'd suggest spending your money elsewhere in Hanalei.

Such a nice restaurant right by the pool! We started with the kampachi and Wagyu Merguez, both were…read moredelicious! For our entrees, we got the truffle pasta and the snapper. The snapper wasn't too fishy and had a really good sauce, but I definitely enjoyed the pasta more! We ended with the chocolate dessert since we were celebrating my birthday and that was probably the best part!! So good. Service was awesome, our server was kind and attentive. I'd definitely come back for the vibes, view, and good food! The menu is a little small, but everything we tried was tasty and did not disappoint.

Exceptional service from Aleah, Hiílanií, Branden & Kyle!…read more The bartenders at Sandbox at 1 Hotel Hanalei are truly outstanding. Every time I'm there, they manage to stay calm, composed, and professional even when things get busy, while still making every guest feel welcomed and taken care of. Aleah, Hiílanií, Branden, and Kyle each bring such a warm, inviting personality to the experience. They're attentive without being overbearing, genuinely friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. You can tell they care about creating a great experience, not just serving a drink. Their ability to maintain that level of hospitality under pressure is impressive and really sets them apart. They make Sandbox feel relaxed, welcoming, and special. A fantastic team and a true reflection of the hospitality you hope for at 1 Hotel Hanalei. Highly recommend!

BEST FOOD ON THE ISLAND. I got the sampler plate which did not disappoint. The food was very tender…read more& full of flavor. From the chicken, ribs, beef, pork, rice, & mac salad everything was perfect! The food itself is amazing by itself but once you add the bbq sauce, WOW. It just takes the flavor to another level. I would visit Kauai again just to eat here. We came on a busy day. Line was out the door & we were ordering on a kiosk. Despite the restaurant having a line out the door, those employees are quick & approachable!! There is great covered outdoor seating specifically for chicken in a barrel guests which is nice considering there are plenty of shops around the restaurant. I would rate this place 100/10 if I could!

Wow! The chicken and ribs were so tasty! With every bite you got at great smoky taste. The…read morechicken and ribs were very juicy and they give the large portions. I got French fries as a side and the fries were crispy. I originally ordered the breast/wing but they gave me thigh and legs. I went back and they apologized and just gave me what I ordered. It was very nice. I got the bbq sauce on the side and it was tangy and sweet. I alternated dipping and not. I will make this a normal stop for next time I'm In Kauai. If you are in Hawaii and run into this place, stop in you will love it.

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

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!

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!

Great food and menu. Best pancakes on island!! Always fresh, hot and fast. Easy Northshore food…read moretruck location.

This place is not here. Waste of time. Don't go. It's just a small neighborhood. Food truck…read moreprobably moves around. Location needs update

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!