Kauai Restaurants ~ North shore is loaded with places to dine! Atmosphere and cuisine options on the North shore are as varied as the island’s terrain and range from on-the-go quick eats to hot and trendy places for fabulous dinners.
You will love all that the North Shore has to offer! Unique and varied culinary opportunities abound. Start the day by taking breakfast to go to enjoy on a beach. End a day in the sun with music and fresh fish, or have a romantic date night at one of the North shore’s fabulous restaurants.
Creative Euro-Pacific Rim fare in a casual space with an open-air plantation vibe & live music. Fresh, local and delicious!
Address: 2484 Keneke St, Kilauea, HI 96754
Lunch Menu 12 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Dinner Menu 5:30 P.M. – 9 P.M.
Bar 12 P.M. – closing
Happy Hour 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. With half off all wine by the glass , draft beer and Mai Tais.
Espresso, breakfast, baked goods, smoothies & pizza served in snug dining room or covered courtyard.
Address: 2484 Keneke St, Kilauea, HI 96754
Cozy eatery and deli offers daily catches, lunch plates & vegetarian choices. Plus outdoor seating with welcoming atmosphere.
Known for great Burger, Panini Sandwich, Turkey Wrap, Coconut Shrimp and their famous Makai Tai and Aloha Mary (Bloody.) They have a 70inch HD TV in the seating area and host viewing parties for the super bowl, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, etc.
Open: 7:00am – 5:30pm
Serves Breakfast and Lunch daily
Happy Hour Specials (7 Days a Week): 2:30pm – 5:00pm
With breathtaking views of Hanalei Bay and Bali Hai, the Kaua’I Grill should not be missed. The restaurant is a stunning venue for the exceptional food served there featuring many curated signature dishes from appetizers to entrees of Jean-Georges Vongerichten, a world renowned chef and Michelin award winner. Using only the freshest of ingredients, steaks and seafood are stars on the menu.
Open: Dinner (Tuesday to Saturday)
Call for reservation: (808) 826-0602
The St. Regis main dining room has an unbelievable setting overlooking the stunning Makana Mountains and Hanalei Bay. The sophisticated cuisine, although casual, features the freshest ingredients sourced from local farms on the north shore assuring diners not only the finest of ingredients but the freshest, all done with an Asian flair.
Open: Breakfast, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays for dinner)
*On Thursday evenings, the Mailani Dinner Show (Seasonally) takes the place of the ala carte menu.
Call for reservation: (808) 826-2746
For outdoor dining with spectacular views and excellent light Mediterranean influenced food, be sure to visit the Nalu Kai Grill and Bar. Located poolside with unforgettable views of Hanalei Bay, you can either dine in the large open air gazebo.
Open: Bar and Lunch
Do not miss spending some time in this truly wonderful bar. With absolutely breathtaking sunset views, the ocean, the bay and the mountains, it has to be one of the best scenic views in all of Hawaii. There is entertainment nightly, a Sunday afternoon Jazz Jam and a delicious bar menu of small plates from the Kaua’I Grill. And keeping with a St. Regis legacy, watch the daily sunset champagne sabering demonstration. If you’re not familiar with it, it is an exceedingly dramatic way to open a bottle of champagne with a saber.
Open: Bar and Dinner
This small take away deli features an assortment of freshly baked pastries, toasted homemade bagels and fresh brewed espressos, cappuccinos and lattes, perfect to start your morning off right. They also carry various salads and sandwiches, chips, water and other drinks.
Open: Breakfast, Lunch, and Brunch
This is a lovely restaurant that features a relaxing casual atmosphere combined with excellent food and a choice of indoor or outdoor seating – hard to beat that combination. And while all the Villas have kitchens, the restaurant is popular enough to suggest reservations. There is both a Vegan & Gluten Free menu, available at dinner only.
Phone:(808) 827-8808
Address: Westin Resort, 3838 Wyllie Road, Princeville, HI 96722
Open: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch
The Wailele Bar is located next to the main swimming pool. They feature a great lunch menu that features salads, sandwiches, wraps, kalua pork quesadillas, various sides and of course, some really great hamburgers as well as a large selection of beer and cocktails. They also have a great selection of appetizers during Happy Hour.
Address: Westin Resort, 3838 Wyllie Road, Princeville, HI 96722
Open: Bar and Lunch
The Princeville Market is unique in that it carries not only fresh local produce, but also fresh steaks, burgers, chicken and fish, all at market price. They also carry beer and wine, fresh pizzas, breakfast selections and feature a full line of Starbucks® coffee and espresso as well as resort essentials, like the toothpaste you might have forgotten to pack.
Open: Quick Meals and Groceries daily
Features locally caught fish and USDA Prime Beef along with fresh island vegetable and fruits. All entrees include a trip to their popular salad bar. There is live Hawaiian music on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Address: 5-4280 Kuhio Highway, Princeville, HI 96722
Call for reservation: (808) 826-6211
Open: Lunch and Dinner (Closed Saturdays and Sundays for lunch)
Authentic Mexican food using only the freshest ingredients at affordable prices. Try the fresh fish tacos and carne asada tacos, as well as some great freshly made salsas. The restaurant is rather small but take out is always an option.
Address: 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy, C-102, Princeville Center Food Court, Princeville Shopping Center, Princeville, HI 96722
Phone: (808) 826-7177
Open: Lunch & Dinner from 10:30 am to 8 pm, Closed Sunday
The locally family owned Foodland is one of Hawaii’s favorite supermarkets. You can find a large selection of wine & beer, pre-made sandwiches, cut up fruit and vegetables, yogurt parfaits, and various salads and personalized sandwiches for take out.
Open: 6 am to 11 pm daily
If you’re never had a Hawaiian shave ice you are in for a treat at this locally owned family business. They also offer smoothies, coffee and fresh made waffles, but you might want to stick with the shave ice which fans say is the very best on Kauai.
Open: 8:30 am to 6:00 daily
Made in Kauai, Lappert’s Ice Cream gets rave reviews from most visitors to this small shop in the shopping center. The ice cream is handmade and they make their own waffle cones. The selection of flavors include a wonderful Kona Coffee, fresh coconut and the popular Kauai Pie…you have to try it to appreciate it.
Open: 10 am to 9 pm daily.
Master Baker, Jason Panui bakes up some delicious muffins and all sorts of sweets just perfect to start your day off right. Made fresh daily, this small shop also features espressos, mochas and lattes as well as what some fans call the best coffee on the island.
Address: Princeville Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Highway, Princeville, HI 96722
Phone:(808) 826-7277
Open: 6:30 am to 4 pm daily, Sunday 7 am to 1 pm
Experience authentic Chinese & Thai cuisine prepared fresh daily! Prepared fresh daily by original Chinese & Thai chefs. Vegetarian menu available.
Address: 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy, C-101, Princeville Center Food Court, Princeville Shopping Center, Princeville, HI 96722
Phone: (808) 826-9999
Open: Thursday-Tuesday 11:30am – 8:30pm
Closed on Wednesday
The Café not only serves up local beef burgers and plate lunches with all the trimmings, they also sell Chevron Gas, along with brick oven baked pizzas and they also feature a full service espresso bar. It’s an unusual combination, but fans say quite tasty – minus the gas of course.
Address: Princeville Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Highway, Princeville, HI 96722
Phone:(808) 826-7992
Open: 8 am to 7:30 pm daily
Bar Acuda is Kaua‘i’s coolest place to relax with friends, share tapas and sip some wine. Chef & owner Jim Moffat’s culinary sensibility originates from the people and food he experienced during years of travel to the Mediterranean regions of Europe.
Address: Hanalei Center, 5-5161 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI 96714
Open: 6 pm to 9:30 pm daily
Phone: (808) 826-7081
Casual Pacific Rim & sushi spot with tropical cocktails, live entertainment & waterfall views.
Address: Ching Young Village Shopping Center, 5-5190 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI 96714
Phone:(808) 826-9701
Open 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Local chain for teriyaki burgers, fries & milkshakes has a casual, counter-serve space with a porch.
Address: Ching Young Village Shopping Center, 5-5161 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI 96714
Phone:(808) 826-7839
Open: 10:30 am to 8:00 pm
Kauai’s freshest and largest variety of local seafood and island specialties. Charming Hanalei favorite of locals and visitors for over 30 years. Freshest cuts in seafood, nostalgic riverside ambiance and a World Class sushi lounge.
Address: 5-5016 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI 96714
Open: 8am to 10pm daily
Phone:(808) 826-6113
Hawaiian Seafood and Bar. Great food. Great atmosphere.
Address: 5-5156 Kuhio Highway G4, Hanalei, HI 96714
Phone:(808) 826-9700
Open: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Farm-fresh vegetarian, ocean-to-table entrees & revered desserts inside a plantation beach house.
Address: 5 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI 96714
Phone:(808) 826-1191
Open: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Address: Hanalei Center, 5-5183 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI 96714
Phone:(808) 826-6659
“If you’re looking for onolicious food, live music and a warm, friendly atmosphere, Tahiti Nui in the heart of Hanalei will welcome you with open arms. Since opening in May 1963, Tahiti Nui has been family run and operated and continues to serve and entertain patrons with the same casual, romantic vibe found only in Hanalei.”
Address: 5-5134 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI 96714
Phone:(808) 826-6277
Open: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Serves fresh local produce, dolphin-free tuna, low sodium meats, fresh-baked whole grain breads and homemade dressings. Pacific Rim dining adventure in a warm, Aloha-friendly atmosphere.
Address: Hanalei Center, 5-5161 Kuhio Highway #5, Hanalei, HI 96714
Open: 8 am to 10:30 pm daily – Happy Hour 3:30-5:30
Dinner from 5:30 to 9:30
Phone:(808) 826-2524
Head to iconic Tahiti Nui featured in the movie, The Descendants. In back you’ll find Tiki Man where the Huli Chicken and Kalua Pork pizza rules. Thin crust is our specialty and brushed in our secret garlic buter. You can dine on the lanai and listen to live music nightly from 6:30-9 and Hawaiian Slack Key guitar starting early on Fridays at 4:30pm.Tiki Man Pizza
Address: Hanalei Center, 5 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI 96714
Phone:(808) 826-1788
Simple Mexican joint serving fish, beef & vegetarian tacos in a low-key space with porch seats.
Address: 5-5088 Kuhio Highway, Kilauea, HI 96754
Phone:(808) 827-8226
Open: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm