Deann K’s Guidebook
West Side Faves (Port Allen to Kokee)
If you are enjoying or coming through this area of Kauai, these are my recommendations
Ishihara Market
9894 Kaumualii HwyIf you’re heading to Kokee, this is a must stop near the top. Great food, coffee and desserts!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Koke'e Lodge
3600 Kokee RdIf you’re heading to Kokee, this is a must stop near the top. Great food, coffee and desserts!
Wrangler's Steakhouse
9852 Kaumualii HwySouth Side Faves (Koloa, Poipu to Kalaheo)
If you are staying in your area, these are my faves
This restaurant has great views, relaxed atmosphere and yummy food!! My fave pok'e bowl (made to order) and amazing burgers!!
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brennecke's Beach Broiler
2100 Hoone RdThis restaurant has great views, relaxed atmosphere and yummy food!! My fave pok'e bowl (made to order) and amazing burgers!!
This is a special occasion dinner spot with the best sunsets!!
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beach House Restaurant
5022 Lawai RdThis is a special occasion dinner spot with the best sunsets!!
Try the pineapple, mushroom, portuguese sausage, bacon on white crust with garlic butter pizza. It's amazing!!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brick Oven Pizza
2-2555 Kaumualii HwyTry the pineapple, mushroom, portuguese sausage, bacon on white crust with garlic butter pizza. It's amazing!!
The yummiest Mexican food fix...I love the fish burritos and fish or pork tacos. Must order online and pick up, this place is always busy!!
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Da Crack
2827 Poipu RdThe yummiest Mexican food fix...I love the fish burritos and fish or pork tacos. Must order online and pick up, this place is always busy!!
Everything on the menu is amazing, a must have is the chocolate souffle and/or apple crisp with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert!!
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eating House 1849 Koloa
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka RdEverything on the menu is amazing, a must have is the chocolate souffle and/or apple crisp with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert!!
This is a must, get refreshed and energized!! So much to choose from. Too many favorites to list...
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kauai Juice Co Poipu
5460 Kiahuna Plantation DrThis is a must, get refreshed and energized!! So much to choose from. Too many favorites to list...
Kiawe Roots
2-3687 Ala Kalanikaumaka StAmazing food and ambiance!!
Kukuiolono Park & Golf Course
854 Puu RdLa Spezia
5492 Koloa RdJust across the street...acai bowls, coffee, smoothies, etc. Order online before you pick it up becuase there is always a line!! https://littlefishcoffee.com/
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Fish Coffee Poipu
2294 Poipu RdJust across the street...acai bowls, coffee, smoothies, etc. Order online before you pick it up becuase there is always a line!! https://littlefishcoffee.com/
Stock up your refrigerator with Okinawan sweet potato, beet, broccoli or pasta salad. Plenty of choices for the BBQ...organic meats, chicken and fresh local fish. The menu here is amazing too!!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Living Foods Market
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka StStock up your refrigerator with Okinawan sweet potato, beet, broccoli or pasta salad. Plenty of choices for the BBQ...organic meats, chicken and fresh local fish. The menu here is amazing too!!
As my guest, you and your guests will have complimentary full access to this club. Full outdoor gym, fitness classes, tennis, pool w/slide, jacuzzi, restaurant, bar, live music and occasional concerts. A perfect place to spend the day when you have a late flight as they have locker rooms and showers available.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Poipu Beach Athletic Club
2290 Poipu RdAs my guest, you and your guests will have complimentary full access to this club. Full outdoor gym, fitness classes, tennis, pool w/slide, jacuzzi, restaurant, bar, live music and occasional concerts. A perfect place to spend the day when you have a late flight as they have locker rooms and showers available.
One of my favorite hot dogs!!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puka Dog Hawaiian Style Hot Dogs
2100 Hoone RdOne of my favorite hot dogs!!
Best fine dining on the South Side (and 2 minutes walking from condo). Make reservations well in advance. They also have a Sushi Bar (no reservations, first come first serve) excellent! Get there at opening to get a seat. Call Koa Kea and check for hours of operation or check my condo manual.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Salt at Ko'a Kea
2251 Poipu RdBest fine dining on the South Side (and 2 minutes walking from condo). Make reservations well in advance. They also have a Sushi Bar (no reservations, first come first serve) excellent! Get there at opening to get a seat. Call Koa Kea and check for hours of operation or check my condo manual.
Stevenson's Library
1571 Poipu RdSueoka Store
5392 Koloa RdRomantic dinner for two, if you love red's order the Plumpjack Cab (if it's still on the menu).
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tidepools - Grand Hyatt Kauai
1571 Poipu RdRomantic dinner for two, if you love red's order the Plumpjack Cab (if it's still on the menu).
East side/South east faves (Kapaa to Lihue)
If you are enjoying or coming through this area of Kauai, these are my recommendations
They have my favorite Acai, Pataya (dragon fruit) and fresh juices...you have to make this one of your first places to visit, it will definitely be one of your favorites too.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aloha 'Aina Juice Cafe
4454 Nuhou StThey have my favorite Acai, Pataya (dragon fruit) and fresh juices...you have to make this one of your first places to visit, it will definitely be one of your favorites too.
Deli & Bread Connection
3-2600 Kaumualii HwyBest Chinese food on the island!! The Won Ton soup is my fave!
Garden Island Barbecue & Chinese Restaurant
4252 Rice StBest Chinese food on the island!! The Won Ton soup is my fave!
Grove Farm
4050 Nawiliwili RdThis is a must for some Kauai history!!
Hamura Saimin
2956 Kress StIf you love great food, creative mixologists and amazing views, this is the BEST!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hualani's Restaurant
3770 Ala Oli StIf you love great food, creative mixologists and amazing views, this is the BEST!
Hukilau Lanai
520 Aleka LoopMy fave burger! Great outdoor seating and pau Hana or lunch spot
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jimmy’s Grill
4-1638 Kuhio HighwayMy fave burger! Great outdoor seating and pau Hana or lunch spot
Best fine dining on the island!! My personal fave! Must make reservations.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
JO2 Restaurant
4-971 Kuhio HwyBest fine dining on the island!! My personal fave! Must make reservations.
Kiibo Restaurant
2991 Umi StreetIf you love rum you have to check this place out!!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kōloa Rum™ Company Store
3-2087 Kaumualii HwyIf you love rum you have to check this place out!!
Must stop to pick up poke bowls, sushi assortment, local plates, ginger fried chicken and shrimp
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Konohiki Seafoods
3-4301 Kuhio HwyMust stop to pick up poke bowls, sushi assortment, local plates, ginger fried chicken and shrimp
Mama Lucy's Kitchen
4495 Puhi RoadAuthentic Filipino Food, love the pork n peas, fried chicken and pancit!!
Mark's Place
1610 Haleukana St“Puakea Grill” hours of operation breakfast: 7am to 10:30am lunch 10:30am to 6p. Great food, local favorites and comfortable atmosphere.
Puakea Golf Course
4150 Nuhou St“Puakea Grill” hours of operation breakfast: 7am to 10:30am lunch 10:30am to 6p. Great food, local favorites and comfortable atmosphere.
My faves-french dip, fish sandwich, hamachi & salmon sashimi, Prime Rib on Fridays, Sushi on Saturdays
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rob's Good Times Grill
4303 Rice StMy faves-french dip, fish sandwich, hamachi & salmon sashimi, Prime Rib on Fridays, Sushi on Saturdays
If you want fun and sushi, this is the spot. Try the 24 karat golden roll or hamachi kama. YUM!!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi Bushido
4-484 Kuhio HwyIf you want fun and sushi, this is the spot. Try the 24 karat golden roll or hamachi kama. YUM!!
Verde Restaurant LIHUE
4454 Nuhou StYummy Mexican Food, Best Mango and House Margaritas
North east to North faves (Anahola to Ke’e)
If you are enjoying or coming through this area of Kauai, these are my recommendations
Great to pick up some yummy food for the beach
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fish Market Dolphin
5-5016 Kuhio HwyGreat to pick up some yummy food for the beach
One of the most beautiful gardens to take an amazing stroll through💖
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Limahuli Garden Tour
Kuhio HighwayOne of the most beautiful gardens to take an amazing stroll through💖
My favorite botanical gardens...on the way to the north shore. There are several tours to choose from, make reservations before you head out.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Gardens & Sculpture Park
4101 Wailapa RdMy favorite botanical gardens...on the way to the north shore. There are several tours to choose from, make reservations before you head out.
Best Mai Tai on The north shore!! Food is yummy too.
175 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tahiti Nui Restaurant
5122 Kuhio HwyBest Mai Tai on The north shore!! Food is yummy too.
Hanalei Dolphin is my forever fave, much better than the South Side one (different owners).
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dolphin Restaurant
5-5016 Kuhio HighwayHanalei Dolphin is my forever fave, much better than the South Side one (different owners).
The Hanalei Gourmet
5-5161 Kuhio HwyYummy food and fun atmosphere
THE BEST CHILI PEPPER CHICKEN!! Although everything is amazing here, it may be hard to choose but I always get the same thing...a must try!!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Village Snack Shop & Bakery
5-5190 Kuhio HwyTHE BEST CHILI PEPPER CHICKEN!! Although everything is amazing here, it may be hard to choose but I always get the same thing...a must try!!
Best “top shelf” Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum, food is great too!
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Happy Talk Lounge Restaurant & Bar
5380 Honoiki RdBest “top shelf” Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum, food is great too!
The Bistro
2484 Keneke St