Kauai
Hanalei Poke
Wailua Drive In
Wailua Drive In
Hanalei
Food Rating: 10/10
I loved the freshness and variety of flavors in this poke bowl. It's well regarded in Kauai as Guy Fieri made a stop here!
Wailua Drive In
Wailua Drive In
Wailua Drive In
Kapa'a | Website
Food Rating: 10/10
This was the best Loco Moco I've ever had. The gravy was so rich and the beef was cooked to perfection. The mini is a perfect size for one person if you don't want leftovers.
Porky's
Wailua Drive In
Keoki's Paradise
Koloa | Website
Food Rating: 10/10
Porky’s in Koloa has a small and simple menu but serves up delicious Hawaiian food! I went with their Baby Kalua Pork meal, which had the perfect amount of food and even included a side and drink. I loved the flavor of the Kalua Pork but the Sweet and Spicy sauce was the highlight.
Keoki's Paradise
Keoki's Paradise
Keoki's Paradise
Koloa | Website
Food Rating: 10/10
Keoki’s Paradise is a great spot for a date night or a fancier dinner! The restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious. I enjoyed my Crispy Hoisin Honey Pork Ribs, especially that sweet and savory sauce. The meat could’ve been slightly more tender but I surprisingly enjoyed the pickles! I also loved the Original Mai Tai, which I preferred to the Koloa one because it was stronger and not as sweet. We ultimately came to Keoki’s for the Hula Pie, which is one of our all-time favorite desserts.
Mark's Place
Keoki's Paradise
Mark's Place
Lihue | Website
Food Rating: 10/10
Mark’s Place serves classic Hawaiian lunch plates. I thoroughly enjoyed their Loco Moco. Loved the cook of the beef and the gravy was delicious.
Noka Grill
Keoki's Paradise
Mark's Place
Lihue
Food Rating: 9/10
Pineapple on burgers is genius. This is a great spot for lunch while hanging out at the Kalapaki Beach.
Da Crack
Da Crack
Da Crack
Koloa | Website
Food Rating: 8/10
These Fish Tacos were pretty good. The fish was a little dry and lacked in flavor. The beans and rice were surprisingly the highlights.
Shave Ice and Treats
The Good Stuff Shave Ice
The Good Stuff Shave Ice
The Good Stuff Shave Ice
Koloa
Food Rating: 10/10
The Good Stuff Shave Ice in Koloa replaced my favorite shave ice spot but just became my new favorite! They have multiple creations to choose from. They sadly ran out of my first choice but my second choice, the Mango Lava, was just as appealing. It had mango syrup with fresh chunks of mango, Tajín, and chamoy. It was the perfect combination of flavors and the ice was silky smooth. I’d never had a shave ice like this and can’t wait to try their other creations!
Waikomo Shave Ice
The Good Stuff Shave Ice
The Good Stuff Shave Ice
Koloa | Website
Food Rating: 10/10
My favorite shave ice in Kauai! The ice was silky smooth and the Lilikoi and Mango syrups were perfectly sweet and fresh. Plus, I love the complimentary toppings they add!
Jojo's Shave Ice
The Good Stuff Shave Ice
Jojo's Shave Ice
Hanalei, Waimea, Kapa'a | Website
Food Rating: 10/10
The texture of Jojo's shave ice was perfection. I highly recommend their Mango and Lilikoi.
The Fresh Shave
Koloa Mill Ice Cream & Coffee
Jojo's Shave Ice
Koloa | Website
Food Rating: 10/10
The Fresh Shave in Koloa serves high quality shave ice! I was so impressed with the texture of their ice; it was smooth and flaky and definitely my favorite ice on the island. They have pre-set flavor combinations, so we went with the Orange Creamsicle. I enjoyed it but would’ve preferred something with passion fruit.
Koloa Mill Ice Cream & Coffee
Koloa Mill Ice Cream & Coffee
Koloa Mill Ice Cream & Coffee
Koloa | Website
Food Rating: 10/10
I recommend Koloa Mill Ice Cream & Coffee for a variety of sweets, especially their Dole Whip! They have pineapple, watermelon, and a swirl. Their pineapple tasted just like the one at Disneyland — sweet, not too tart, and very refreshing.
Aloha 'Aina Juice Cafe
Koloa Mill Ice Cream & Coffee
Koloa Mill Ice Cream & Coffee
Lihue
Food Rating: 9/10
I haven't had many acai bowls so I don't have much to compare it to but this was amazing! Loved the acai and fruits. It's a perfect, refreshing breakfast or snack to get you energized for the day.
Mango's
Uncle's Shave Ice
Uncle's Shave Ice
Koloa
Food Rating: 9/10
My favorite flavors are Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) and Mango, which they thankfully had. The flavors were great and I enjoyed the smooth texture of the ice.
Uncle's Shave Ice
Uncle's Shave Ice
Uncle's Shave Ice
Poipu Beach, Lihue | Website
Food Rating: 9/10
They have a wide variety of flavors here! I loved the Guava, Mango, and Lilikoi.