Hawaii, United States Food Guide: 10 Hawaiian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Koloa

March 5, 2020 Renato Branum

Reviews on Hawaiian food in Koloa, Hawaii, United States. Step off the beaten path to Koloa, a community steeped history. Hike, bike or drive the Koloa Heritage Trail to experience such sites as the spectacular Spouting Horn geyser, the ancient walled temple of Kihahouna Heiau, the archaeological sites at Keoneloa Bay, the Puuwanawana Volcanic Cone from which Kauai was born and the Sugar Monument, celebrating the sweet history of sugar production in Hawaii. If history isn't your thing, Poipu Beach and the Kiahuna Golf Club are nearby for your pleasure.
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10. Plantation Gardens Restaurant

2253 Poipu Rd, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756-8554 American, Seafood, Polynesian, Hawaiian Dinner Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Private Dining, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +1 808-742-2121 http://pgrestaurant.com
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4 based on 1306 reviews

Plantation Gardens Restaurant

Plantation Gardens Restaurant & Bar is located in a beautifully restored plantation manor on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. Dating back to the 1930's, the estate once served as the plantation manager's home for Hawaii's first sugar plantation, the Koloa pl

Reviewed By hollytravl

I recently worked with Amy Evans with a small group private dinner at Plantation Gardens Restaurant. She made the whole planning process easy planning from Nebraska. The chef's and staff made an AMAZING dinner with delicious options for our unusual special requests of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free special diets. The patio dining was lovely, the servers were amazing and it was a stress free lovely evening. My compliments to all.

9. Holoholo Grill

2641 Poipu Rd, Koloa, Kauai, HI 96756-8581 Bar, Grill, Hawaiian, American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +1 808-742-2538 http://holohologrill.com/#OurMenus|Featured
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4 based on 193 reviews

Holoholo Grill

HoloHolo Grill is about celebrating life’s pleasures. Designed with fun and good times in mind, we offer a leisurely island, away from life’s worries. We invite guests to cruise through their time with us, thinking not about the destination, but relishing

Reviewed By kauaivalentine

I have been for lunch and wine with friends and for dinner, poolside with friends and family. This place has easy access and parking for an SUV full of people. There is table side service and pick up for pool tables as well. Hostesses are extremely friendly and offer Kama'aina prices. My husband loves the fish and chips; the burgers are great and my KETO committed kids got what they desired as well. Koloa Landing is great for a staycation - but even if you are not using the pool - it is such a nice atmosphere for happy hour and early dinner as the colors kiss the warm tradewind blown sky

8. Merriman's Poipu

2829 Ala Kalani Kaumaka St # G-149, Koloa, Kauai, HI 96756-8571 International, American, Seafood, Hawaiian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront [email protected] +1 808-742-8385 http://www.merrimanshawaii.com/fish-house/
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4 based on 2199 reviews

Merriman's Poipu

In a casual yet elegant setting of an Old Hawaii Plantation, Chef-Owner Peter Merriman serves his unique style of Hawaii Regional Cuisine in Kauai's Poipu. A pioneer in the "Farm to Table" concept, Peter serves only the freshest products, at least 90% of

Reviewed By Rob M

We stopped by Merriman's during happy hour for a pina colada and a Big Wave on draft last week. What was really nice about the experience was that there was a small band just outside (guitar, ukelele and bass) singing Hawaiian songs. Worth a stop! 3 1/2 stars.

7. Beach House Restaurant

5022 Lawai Rd, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756-9618 Hawaiian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Parking Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Serv [email protected] +1 808-742-1424 http://www.the-beach-house.com/
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4 based on 5785 reviews

Beach House Restaurant

Known as "one of the most romantic restaurants in the world," this breathtaking oceanfront, open-air restaurant has earned the prestigious Honolulu Magazine's Hale Aina's Best Restaurant award, 16 years in a row. Other notable achievements are Wine Specta

Reviewed By Triaero

An incredible menu that is executed perfectly. Bartenders that know their craft and can create the classics or new and creative concoctions that are certain to please. Ask to be seated in Mr Joshua Stone’s service area and your have the finest food and the most perfect service. Thank you Joshua for another perfect dinner at Beach House.

6. The Lanai

2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka The Shops at Kukui'ula, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756-8571 American, Bar, Contemporary, Hawaiian Lunch, Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Table Service, Reservations [email protected] +1 808-378-4359 http://www.thelanaikauai.com
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4 based on 273 reviews

The Lanai

The Lanai restaurant and bar is a spot for friends and family to enjoy great drinks, even better food, and the best of company while reveling in the spectacular setting that is the island of Kauai. Open-aired, The Lanai combines an enchanting dining exper

Reviewed By Experience785108

We had the burger which is incredible! We've been eating seafood every day and we needed something else and this was it! Also had the shrimp and pork belly appetizer and lastly the cheesecake desert. Also, the mixed drinks were great. We will come back and try more of the menu. Prices are fair and our server Kaya was the best.Mahalo for the 5-star review! We will share your awesome comments with our service and culinary team. We can't wait for you to come back and experience a few more of our tasty menu items!

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5. Eating House 1849

2829 Ala Kalani Kaumaka St A-201, Koloa, Kauai, HI 96756-8571 American, Seafood, Asian, Polynesian, Hawaiian, Fusion Lunch, Dinner Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront +1 808-742-5000 http://www.eatinghouse1849.com
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4 based on 1076 reviews

Eating House 1849

Reviewed By Robert D

My wife and I had dinner at Roy’s Eating House 1849 in Koloa in late September 2019. My wife had the Butterfish bowl and I had the Blacken Ahi. My Ahi was excellent however, my wife’s Butterfish was fishy tasting and disappointing. Our service was slow for reasons never explained to us. Roy’s is expensive and it is nice to treat yourself to a great meal occasionally but our dining experience was not special that evening. We have eaten at numerous Roy’s before and will again as this dining experience was probably an anomaly. There is free parking nearby.

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4. Keoki's Paradise

2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756-9552 American, Bar, Seafood, Polynesian, Hawaiian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront +1 808-742-7534 http://www.keokisparadise.com/
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4 based on 5435 reviews

Keoki's Paradise

Reviewed By TwilightOverBoard

My husband and I made dinner reservations, which I recommend, since it gets very busy for dinner. The grounds around the restaurant are beautiful; feels like you are in the jungle. There was live music and service was excellent. Highly recommend.

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3. The Garden Island Grille

5404 Koloa Rd, Koloa, Kauai, HI 96756-9421 Bar, Seafood, Grill, Hawaiian Dinner, Lunch, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discov [email protected] +1 808-639-8444 http://www.gardenislandgrille.com/
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4 based on 613 reviews

The Garden Island Grille

Casual Hawaiian. Open daily 11:30 am - 8:30 pm with Live music 6-8 pm. Closed Wednesday. Serving Fish Tacos, local 100% beef burgers, fish, shrimp, steak, coconut shrimp, appetizers, vegetarian options, kids menu. Music: Mon Hawaiian; Tues 60s-70s; Thurs

Reviewed By Tess G

Food was great, but the pina coladas were the best on the island. Try to get a table next to the open area -- we got to see some cool geckos!

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2. Anuenue Cafe

2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr Poipu Shopping Village, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756-9552 Hawaiian, American, Cafe, Healthy Breakfast, Brunch Parking Available, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Card [email protected] +1 808-278-8197 http://www.anuenuecafe.com
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4 based on 619 reviews

Anuenue Cafe

John is the Chef-Owner and Michelle is the GM & Owner since 2015. We serve only the best food and Kauai Roastery Coffee. Our menu features organic, local, fresh ingredients like Makaweli Beef, Anahola Granola, Kauai Roastery Coffee, and all the local frui

Reviewed By AquaPacifica

I am a little confused as the reviews are so good. Cute location, super fast and friendly service. BUT the $4 cup of coffee was tiny - yes free refills but the cup was a joke - , the type you get at conventions but without a saucer or spoon, the small orange juice is served in a tiny small latte glass and my french toast was 1 slice only which came a little burnt and was so small that I thought 'where is the rest of it'? Usually portions in America are so enormous that I can never finish anything and usually wonder about all that waste of food. Here I left hungry and I am not a big eater to start with. One slice of small toast isn't really good enough. Felt a bit cheated.

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1. Kiawe Roots

2829 Ala Kalani Kaumaka St, Koloa, Kauai, HI 96756-8571 Barbecue, Asian, Fusion, Hawaiian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 808-631-3622 https://eatatkiawe.com/
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4 based on 164 reviews

Kiawe Roots

Local, Hawaiian style barbecue...with a twist. Serving brunch all day. Simple ingredients Simple techniques Unique flavors Just.Plain.Ono. We accept reservations for parties of 5 or more. 20% gratuity is automatically applied for parties of 5 or more. We

Reviewed By Tom R

We visited this place on the recommendation of a local. They also recommended the smoked meats there. I must say that they were delicious. However, I made the mistake of ordering the brisket which, while very tasty, was extremely fatty. Locals later told me that the pork was the better bet.

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