Experience great restaurants while visiting Hanalei; from fresh island seafood to pizza and Mexican, there is something for everyone’s palate. Enjoy fabulous views of the ocean and the mountains while dining at many of the local area restaurants. Check out our restaurant guide for our favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner spots.
Bar Acuda
Best place in Kauai to enjoy tapas and wine with friends.
Location: Hanalei Town Center | 5-5161 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
Phone: 808.826.7081
Ching Young Village
From juice bars to pizza to local snacks and more, Ching Young Village is a great place to find a little something for everyone.
Location: 5-5190 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
Phone: 808.826.7222
The Bistro
The Bistro Restaurant and Bar has been serving the North Shore of Kauai great food and live entertainment in an open air Hawaiian plantation garden setting since 1999.
Location: Kong Lung Village Center | 2484 Keneke St, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754 (Formerly Lighthouse Bistro)
Phone: 808.828.0480
The Hanalei Dolphin
An island favorite for over 30 years, The Dolphin Restaurant is known for its peaceful riverside location, fresh seafood and unmatched service.
Location: Hanalei Dolphin Center | 5-5016 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
Phone: 808.826.6113
Hanalei Wake Up Cafe
Charming coffee house dishing up hearty portions of their famous omelets, cinnamon rolls and other local favorites.
Location: 5-5144 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
Phone: 808.826.5551
Julio`s Beach Burritos
Locally owned and operated food truck serving a wonderful selection of Mexican and specialty seafood meals.
Location: 4244 Kilauea Rd, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754
Phone: 808.634.3218
Kalypso Island Bar & Grill
Calypso is my spot for a margarita and some an island fresh Mexican seafood fusion dish. Fun bamboo bar and lanai seating.
Location: 5-5156 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
Phone: 808.826.9700
Kilauea Bakery & Pau Hana Pizza
A bakery, cafe and pizzeria, they have something for everyone and for every meal. Enjoy local confections, creative recipes and specialty pies. A local favorite infused with local flavor.
Location: Kong Lung Historic Market Center | 2484 Keneke St., Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754
Phone: 808.828.2020
Postcards Cafe
Postcards Cafe has wonderful vegetarian & fish entrees. The owner is in my book club and frequently surprises us with really excellent appetizers from the restaurant.
Location: 5 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
Phone: 808.826.1191
Tropical Taco
Tropical Taco is a local surfer favorite. Tasty fresh fish tacos, tostadas, burritos and their famous Fat Jack.
Location: Halele’a Building | 5-5088 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
Phone: 808.827.8226