Hawaiian Regional Cuisine is the result of blending culinary styles from Asia to Europe combined with nature’s bounty to compose a symphony of flavors ready to delight your senses.  Dining options on Kaua‘i are as diverse as its landscapes and residents as well as refreshing and balanced.  Wine pairings with local cuisine can be creative, fun and seemingly endless which can only add pleasure to your dining experience.  Whether the  offering is simple or complex, you will taste excellence  in  the freshness of local catch and exotic produce that is sure to please your palate.


CAFE PORTOFINO
Imagine a tropical Italy or a Hawaiian Riviera. That’s what you’ll find at this northern Italian restaurant overlooking Kalapakī Bay Café Portofino provides a Riviera-like atmosphere with a combination of fresco and salon dining. There are a variety of specialty pastas, fresh seafood, and veal, including Fettuccini Alfredo, veal Osso Bucco, and Bistecca di Vitellone, all enhanced by sauces with an Italian Soul. Bon Appetite loved Portofino’s fresh Marinara sauce. Home made Gelato and fruit sorbets are prepared daily. There is a cappuccino and espresso bar, so you can linger over exotic coffees after dinner. Located on Kalapakī Beach next to the Marriott Kauai Beach Resort.  (808) 245-2121.

KUKUI'S  
Features a Pacific Rim gourmet buffet in an outdoor setting, plus American and local specialties. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Located poolside at the Marriott Kauai Beach Resort. Located at 3610 Rice Street. Call (808) 245-5050. 

AUPAKA'S 
Enjoy the fabulous sushi bar featuring martini specials and entertainment five nights a week.  Open for breakfast and dinner.  Situated on the terrace overlooking the beautiful pool at the Marriott Kaua‘i Beach Resort 3610 Rice Street.  Call (808) 245-5050.
KIAWE GRILL 
Visit beautiful Po‘ipū Beach and dine oceanside at Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club.  Specializing in fresh seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with featured items smoked or grilled with Kiawe wood.  From tropical drinks to delicious desserts, join us for a memorable evening on sunny Po‘ipū Beach.  Located on Po‘ipū Rd. across from the Poipu Shopping Village, inside the Marriott Waiohai Beach Club Resort.  (808) 742-4400. 

PRINCEVILLE RESTAURANT & BAR  
The elegant Prince Clubhouse is home to the Prince Restaurant and Bar, offering casual dining and full bar service with spectacular views of Kauai’s north shore, including the Prince Course, surrounding mountains, and the ocean beyond. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and pupus (appetizers). For sushi lovers, Japanese cuisine and freshly rolled sushi are offered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening.  Breakfast 8-11am, Lunch 11am-3pm, Bar open until 6pm with appetizer menu.  Dinner served Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 5:30-8:30pm.  Located in the Prince Course Clubhouse in Princeville. (808) 826-5050. 

KOREAN BBQ RESTAURANT  
Authentic Korean food with great Korean BBQ like galbi, chicken and pork served with soup, kimchee, vegetables and rice.  Delicious Korean plates like shrimp tempura, Korean chicken, Mahi or meat jun (marinated mahi or ribeye dipped in egg and fried), bi bim bap (rice bowl with veggies and your choice of meat) and favorites like katsu, fried rice, noodles and dumplings all reasonably priced.  Open Mon.-Sun. 11am-9pm.  Kinipopo Shopping Village in Wailua. 4-356 Kuhio Hwy Building #E.  (808) 823-6744.


Kauai Restaurants

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