Kauai's Top 10 for Food, Drinks, and Dessert

Kauai's Top 10 for Food, Drinks, and Dessert

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Created by Ryan • Updated On: September 2, 2011

These are my top 10 picks in Kauai for good food, drinks, and desserts. This list covers the entire island, from Hanalei to Poipu.

Hamura Saimin is one of Kauai's Top 10 for Food, Drinks, and Dessert.

1. Hamura Saimin

7.8
2956 Kress St, Lihue, HI
Noodle Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Try the special, the beef skewers, and DO NOT forget a slice of Lilokoi Pie!

Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant is one of Kauai's Top 10 for Food, Drinks, and Dessert.

2. Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant

7.5
5-5016 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 109 tips and reviews

3. Josselin's Tapas Bar & Grill

2829 Ala Kalani Kaumaka St, Kōloa, HI
Tapas Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Try a variety of plates and share with friends/family. The presentation on the deconstructed ahi roll was amazing!!! I had never had a dish served with dry ice for effect until here.

Koloa Deli is one of Kauai's Top 10 for Food, Drinks, and Dessert.

4. Koloa Deli

Kōloa, HI
Deli · 5 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Try the classic. Like artichokes and peperoncinis? If so, go for the Godfather!

Bubba Burgers is one of Kauai's Top 10 for Food, Drinks, and Dessert.

5. Bubba Burgers

7.0
2829 Ala Kalani Kaumaka St, Kōloa, HI
Burger Joint · 55 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Try the Double Bubba with an order of Frings and a root beer!

6. Red Salt

8.2
2251 Poipu Rd, Kōloa, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Enjoy what is arguably the best breakfast on Kauai whether you are staying here or not. Closed for lunch. Dinner is also fantastic.

Puka Dog is one of Kauai's Top 10 for Food, Drinks, and Dessert.

7. Puka Dog

2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr (Poipu Shopping Village), Kōloa, HI
Hot Dog Joint · 111 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Try the spicy sauce and one of their specialty relishes. Cash only.

Kauai Kookie is one of Kauai's Top 10 for Food, Drinks, and Dessert.

8. Kauai Kookie

7.3
1-3529 Kaumualii Hwy, Hanapēpē, HI
Bakery · 5 tips and reviews
Kauai Coffee Plantation is one of Kauai's Top 10 for Food, Drinks, and Dessert.

9. Kauai Coffee Plantation

8.3
870 Halewili Rd., Kalāheo, HI
Farm · 76 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Walk through the coffee maze.

Uncle's Shave Ice & Smoothies is one of Kauai's Top 10 for Food, Drinks, and Dessert.

10. Uncle's Shave Ice & Smoothies

7.5
2829 Ala Kalani Kaumaka St, Kōloa, HI
Ice Cream Parlor · 33 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Go for POG. Passion Fruit (lilokoi), Orange, and Guava.