Where to eat American food in Kapaa: The Best Restaurants and Bars

March 21, 2020 Toi Mattera

Find out what American restaurants to try in Kapaa. Kapaa, also spelled Kapa'a, means "solid" in Hawaiian. Travelers find this small town, nestled at the base of Nounou (the Sleeping Giant) Mountain on Kauai tourist friendly with its diverse array of hotels, shopping centers, and restaurants. The Kinipopo Shopping Village is a favorite for its fun eateries and small keepsake shops. Look for the "Kauai Made" logo for products made by local craftsmen using traditional materials. Kappa also offers water sports, including water skiing and kayaking.
Things to do in Kapaa

10. Trees Lounge

440 Aleka Pl, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746-1420 American, Bar, Pub Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Parking Available, Live Music +1 808-823-0600 http://www.treesloungekauai.com/
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4 based on 330 reviews

Trees Lounge

Trees Lounge offers island culinary delights for locals and visitors alike. Indulge in one of our inventive cocktails or a nice glass of wine while enjoying authentic flavors and sounds from the islands. The Trees experience combines a swank lounge feel,

Reviewed By 808mfp

This cozy local spot hits it every time. Each night has a different type of music so check their calendar. Jazz, country, bluegrass, Latin, Hawaiian, Punk, they even put on comedy shows once ina while. It’s the only place to see great live music open late. The Tree house salad with lilikoi dressing, local beef burgers, ciopino, and brownie desert are a few of our favorites . Yummy! Family friendly before 9 pm.Thanks for joining us and noticing our hard work putting together a menu and events that showcase the various demographics of Kauai

9. Lava Lava Beach Club

420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746-1449 American, Bar, Seafood, Hawaiian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Ac [email protected] +1 808-241-5282 http://lavalavabeachclub.com/kauai/
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4 based on 1592 reviews

Lava Lava Beach Club

Lava Lava Beach Club is committed to providing uncompromised hospitality and service to our guests, offering a fun, toes in the sand, laid back luxury experience complete with passionately inspired island cuisine and libations.

Reviewed By Dave E

If you are looking for a fun place to have a drink and/or eat you have to try this one. Sitting on the beach, having a drink and appetizer was just fun! For us it was almost a vision out of the past. Somewhere you might see Tom Selleck doing one of his Hawaii shows. Another way to put it might be a setting that was just, simple. The drinks were great and the nacho appetizer we got was the best I've ever had. Check it out.Thank you for visiting and recommending Lava Lava Beach Club! We really appreciate your fabulous review and thrilled you enjoyed your time spent with us. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!

8. Oasis on the Beach

4-820 Kuhio Hwy Ste 4, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746-1588 American, Seafood, Hawaiian, Healthy Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Highchairs Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, [email protected] +1 808-822-9332 http://www.oasiskauai.com/
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4 based on 1186 reviews

Oasis on the Beach

Oasis is a beautiful oceanfront location that showcases the best of what Kauai has to offer in cuisine, service and ocean views. We strongly believe that residents and guests of Hawaii want to experience Hawaii. We use local sources for almost 90% of our

Reviewed By Traveling_To_Hawaii

My wife and I stayed at the Waipouli Resort for a week and visited the Oasis four times. My wife had one of their salads with a side of Ono. I had the curry with seared Ahi as well as the Seared Catch. Everything was excellent. We would make a reservation for an early dinner so we had an excellent table. Of course, it's on the beach so the view was good. Highly recommend The Oasis, but be sure to make a reservation as it is always full.

7. Ono Family Restaurant and Shave Ice

4-1292 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746-1659 American, Hawaiian Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 808-822-1710 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ono-Family-Restaurant/122191587794571
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4 based on 1359 reviews

Reviewed By Karex72

So many flavors and several specialty combinations. More choices of ice cream flavors as well. Staff was terrific. She was friendly and efficient and kept smiling even though she was by herself and there were suddenly a lot of people in line. Highly recommend!

6. Street Burger

4-369 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746-1423 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 808-212-1555 http://www.streetburgerkauai.com/
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4 based on 864 reviews

Street Burger

Reviewed By brookst45

This place is really good. They had a large selection of burgers. They had all your typical burger variations and a few with some cool local flair. Certainly a place I will eat at again. Wasnt cheap but it was worth the price for sure.

5. Kountry Kitchen

1485 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746 American, Cafe, Hawaiian Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 808-822-3511 http://www.kountrystylekitchen.com/
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4 based on 1651 reviews

Kountry Kitchen

Reviewed By GlobalPete2010

Great hours: open at 6am every day. Great service: fast & friendly service and the bill is presented quickly after it's asked for. Very large menu: many items to choose.Food: Everything I've tried has been delicious. Good location with ample parking in front and back.

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4. Sam's Ocean View

4-1546 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746-1830 Italian, American, Bar, Seafood Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfr [email protected] +1 808-822-7887 http://www.samsoceanview.com
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4 based on 637 reviews

Sam's Ocean View

SOV SERVES EVERYDAY GOOD FOOD. The menu is from scratch, using our recipes, including all desserts, dressings and sauces. We Hand-Cut our Fries from Russet Potatoes. Fish is delivered fresh daily and we NEVER use frozen fish. Aloha to our local fishermen.

Reviewed By 100QA

Pros:great view and nice, helpful servers. Good quality food. Cons: pricey for what you get, limited menu, overcooked fish( like a lot of Kauai restaurants), view is great but little character in the restaurant. I rated this restaurant higher than our group because of the view and servers. Our table otherwise gave it an average of 3 stars.

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3. Hukilau Lanai

520 Aleka Loop across from Coconut Marketplace, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746-1452 American, Seafood, Hawaiian Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront, Jazz Bar +1 808-822-0600 http://www.hukilaukauai.com
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4 based on 2898 reviews

Hukilau Lanai

Reviewed By gpm58

We chose this restaurant based upon reviews and for once we felt TA failed us. There are much better restaurants for the price within 20-30 minutes. The atmosphere is mediocre. You overlook a garden (with child toys visible) but the water is in the distance. The hotel is tacky. The food is also mediocre. The Caesar was less flavorful than those one gets st the grocery store. The lobster soup was decent. Who serves Italian focaccia with “Hawaiian” food? I had a fish combination, some of which was over cooked. It wasn’t bad, just didn’t compare to (for example) Keoki’s in Poipu. Desserts were also justOk. Overpriced for what we got for everything. The service was fine. Would never go again.

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2. Eat Healthy

4-369 Kuhio Hwy Ste 110, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746-1423 American, Cafe Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service 8988227990 http://www.eathealthykauai.com
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4 based on 121 reviews

Eat Healthy

Reviewed By BuddhaFleur

Came for breakfast and was wowed by the choices available! Different kinds of smoothies and smoothie bowls, pancakes, waffles, bagels, eggs done in all ways, sandwiches, burgers, etc. Great portions too! Outside seating at the back was great too. Definitely recommend!

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1. NOM Kauai

4-1101 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746-4600 American, Fusion, Street Food Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +1 808-635-5903 http://www.nomkauai.com
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4 based on 208 reviews

NOM Kauai

KEEP BRUNCH WEIRD! BEST BURGERS ON THE GARDEN ISLE Hours Vary. Check social media to stay up to date. Mucho Mahalos

Reviewed By Jun R

The food and service get high marks at this popular brunch place. The downside of this place is the place itself. The AC can’t cope when the place is packed full. Also, because of limited seating, expect to be paired up with another couple if you show up as a twosome. Not a bad way to get to meet other people but a little awkward if you’re the last couple to be seated in a table with two other couples already halfway through their meal. That said, still a good place to fill up for a weekend brunch.

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