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HAWAIIAN
(see Hawaiian Food Glossary)

Hawaiian Cuisine Types
  • Hawaii Regional Cuisine:   Local food beautifully presented by professional chefs using the freshest Hawaiian ingredients.
  • Local Kine Grinds:   An ethnic mix of local-style comfort food.
HAWAII REGIONAL CUISINE | LOCAL KINE GRINDS


HAWAII REGIONAL CUISINE

CAFE HANALEI
Princeville Hotel
5520 Ka Haku Road
Princeville, Kauai 96722
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-2760
Overlooking Hanalei Bay - fabulous food and great service. Locally grown products used to create a "Taste of Hawaii". (BLD $$$)

HUKILAU LANAI
Kauai Coast Resort
520 Aleka Loop
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-0600
Fun place to hang out and a good place to eat. The food emphasizes regional flavors and ingredients with a twist. Entrees include fresh fish, beef, chicken, and pork dishes. Save room for dessert, especially the Goat Cheese Tart. (D $$)

TAHITI NUI
55-134 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-6277
Fresh fish, beef, and chicken prepared with an Island twist. Polynesian longhouse decor - very early grass shack. Expect the unexpected - for here serendipity reigns! (D $$)

TIDEPOOLS
Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort
1571 Poipu Road
Poipu, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-1234
Contemporary Hawaiian Regional cuisine born from the rich traditions and cultures of the Islands. Spectacular setting - thatched huts nestled amidst flowing waterfalls and koi fish lagoons. (D $$$)

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LOCAL KINE GRINDS

COCONUTS GRILL & WINE BAR
4-919 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 823-8777
Creative, fun, affordable island-style food. (LD $$)

DANI'S
4201 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-4991
Hawaiian and American food - unpretentious. A favorite with local people for breakfast. (BL $)

GARDEN ISLAND BARBECUE
4252A Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 245-8868
Serving local and Chinese food. (LD $)

HAMURA'S SAIMIN STAND
2956 Kress Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-3271
If there were a Saimin Hall of Fame, Hamura's would be in it. Transforming steaming bowls of noodles into a cultural experience. The same family has consistently delivered simple pleasures for over 50 years. 2004 & 2006 Ilima Award. (LD $)

HANALEI MIXED PLATE
Ching Young Village
Hanalei, HI 96714
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 826-7888
Delicious Hawaiian favorites. (LD $)

KALENA FISH MARKET
2985 Kalena
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 246-6629
Fish 'n chips and Korean plate lunches. (L $)

KOLOA FISH MARKET
5482 Koloa Road
Koloa, HI 96756
(South Shore)
Tel. (808) 742-6199
Fresh fish, Hawaiian plate lunch take-out, pupus & local favorites. (BLD $)

MARK'S PLACE
1610 Haleukana Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-2722
Ono local style mixed plates. (LD $)

THE MERMAID CAFE
4-1384 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 821-2026
A local favorite serving "delicious, healthy food with a smile". Their specialty is the Ahi Nori Wrap - a cross between a burrito and a sushi roll. (BLD $)

ONO'S
4-1292 Kuhio Highway (Route 56)
Kapaa, HI 96746
(East Side)
Tel. (808) 822-1710
Gourmet burgers - they are ono-ono (the best). Great Portuguese bean soup. (BL $)

PO'S KITCHEN
4100 Rice Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 246-8617
Bento boxes and teriyaki plate lunches. (L $)

TIP TOP MOTEL CAFE & BAKERY
3173 Akahi Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(Lihue-Kalapaki)
Tel. (808) 245-2333
A local favorite - great oxtail soup. (BL $)

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