After you’ve calmed down from the excitement of one of our Kauai zipline tours, you’ll probably find it’s time to go in search of food. Food is one of the biggest reasons people like to vacation, experiencing the delicious dining options in other regions. You’ll find everything you could imagine in Kauai, but especially great local menu items you won’t find anywhere else. So, where to go for the best food? Everyone has their opinion and we’re sharing ours below!
In the mood for live music along with dinner? Hukilau Lanai is where you’ll truly feel like you’re on vacation whether you are entertained by jazz, blues, ukulele or regional slack-key guitar. While this upscale restaurant offers five courses and specialty dishes that are hyperlocal, you may want to take a look at the a la carte menu where you’ll find Kaneshiro, a locally raised pig used to make charcuterie. Yum!
Makai Sushi is one of those hole-in-the-wall places we all know and love, one where you can pull up on one of the bar stools or take your poke or gorilla ahi bowl down to the beach. If you love sushi, this is definitely one you won’t want to miss.
Keep your money in your pocket without sacrificing a great lunch or dinner by visiting Mark’s Place, a wonderful place to eat like the locals. From beef teriyaki and loco moco to the Japanese bento box, you’ll feel the Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Philippines in the food AND the atmosphere.
For health food fanatics, no place on earth rivals Aloha Aina Juice Cafe where you’ll find the best acai bowls you’ve ever tasted. Infused with local flavors from produce grown locally, this juice cafe offers up the Aina bowl and menu items packed with fresh ingredients such as homemade macadamia nut granola, shredded coconut, papaya, passion fruit, dragon fruit – you get the idea.
Comfort foods such as saimin are what you will find at Hamura Saimin right here in Lihue! Family-run and in business since the ’50’s, this small restaurant is a favorite of both locals and visitors who love the Chinese and Japanese flavors that meld so wonderfully with egg, noodles, green onions and other satisfying ingredients. Put it on your list!
These are a few of the restaurants we think you will absolutely love. While food is always at the top of your mind when vacationing, be sure to come check out our Kauai zipline tours! Fun and excitement for the whole family.
