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Kauai restaurants
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Nicole Anderson
A local girls restaurant recs you must try while in Kauai!!🌺
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Breakfast/brunch
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High End restaurants
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Lunch/dinner
Breakfast/brunch
My go to breakfast/brunch spots on Kauai!
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Best lunch spot on the west side! And believe it or not it's a good truck!!
Mama Bear's Kitchen Kauai (@mamabearkauai) · Waimea, HI
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By far my favorite brunch spot on the island! Great aesthetic and the food is to die for!!
Kalaheo Cafe & Coffee Company
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The best French toast and bacon on the west side and they also sell a mean pumpkin crunch ready to go!
GINAS ANYKINE GRINDS CAFE - Updated December 2025
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Bomb breakfast spot in South side of island!
Break + Feast
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If your staying in east side of the island here is my rec for brunch you must try!
Kountry Kitchen
Mexican
Good Mexican is hard to find on Kauai so let me save you the trouble!
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Best Mexican on Kauai in my opinion. It also has killer views and a golf course on site ...even mini golf!
Paco's Tacos Cantina Kalaheo (Kukuiolono Golf Club) | Mexican Food Restaurant Kauai
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This is a great Mexican spot overlooking kalapaki bay!
Mariachi's Mexican Cuisine
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Another good spot for tacos they have a large variety and the tacos are huge!
TIKI TACOS - Updated December 2025 - 139 Photos & 177 Reviews
High End restaurants
If your looking for a dress up spot with great views and food this is it!
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This is another fancier restaurant with tables in a tidepools but their seafood is above!!
Tidepools
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This is my go to when I'm craving Italian food! Definite must try!!
KP Lihue
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If your looking for a fancy night out this is my favorite! 360 ocean views and their scallops are chefs kiss!!!
Menus | RumFire Poipu | Sheraton Kauai Resort.
Lunch/dinner
Casual lunch and dinner spots worth checking out on Kauai!
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The vibe is like bringing the outside in. My favorite is their prime rib sandwich which is on their lunch menu! It sells out most days!
Keoki's Paradise
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This is a casual dining spot with my favorite BBQ!!! They have a beer tap wall and karaoke and trivia nights!
Chicken In a Barrel BBQ & Da Pizza Place
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Great local bar and grill with good food and live music some nights!!
Kauai Island Brewing Company
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In my opinion as a local best pizza spot! Love their Hawaiian pizza!
Koloa Pizza Kitchen + Bar
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If you've never had a Hawaiian style hot dog you won't want to miss this!
Puka Dog Hawaiian Style Hot Dogs
