TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated November 2024

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Bryan Macy

"I came here originally looking for a burger but ended up getting the grilled ahi, which was the catch of the day. I don’t think I had ever ordered..."

Asa Kusuma

"Awesome little burger place. Upper deck with a view while eating! Mushroom burger and POG! Family enjoyed it, very..."

Anthony Rivas

"I have been to Kauai twice and ate all over the island. Of all the places I have ate, this is the best place I have been. Their lunch burgers blow..."

Braxton Buckway

"If you are staying @ Kaua'i Marriott Resort take the 5 min walk to Kalapali Beach Hut! You won't be disappointed! Breakfast is DELISH coming back for..."

Bruu uuhhh!

"One of my favorite places to be! Surfing, paddle boarding, swimming! And you can rent all those equipment right at the..."

Kauai Yoga on the Beach

"We came here for breakfast for almost a week and let me tell you.... this place is the best! Best food, best shakes, best view. It's a little place..."

rachael bernal

"Fun little local place next to Kalapaki beach. I had the breakfast plate. Eggs, rice, hamburger and gravy. Good food. The dining area is up above in..."

Alan Helgeson

"There's not a big selection here, but it's close to the Marriott hotel, the breakfasts are reasonably priced and good, and the view is nice. It can..."

Kelly Moore

Duke's Kauai

84/100 (16702 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place was right in our resort, and it was amazing! Good: - The salad bar is AMAZING! It’s $7 for unlimited servings of salad which is an..."

Jenny Xu

"Full points for ambience, location and cocktails. We went on Tuesday night and had to wait 26 minutes to get table at bar restaurant. We had lava..."

abhishek singh

"This restaurant chain never fails to deliver!! Great views and a wonderful place to watch the sun set. Our server was super busy handling several..."

Czarina Louie

"Absolutely gorgeous view! Inside and out Dukes is amazing. The food is three star at best. Average pulled pork. The Wontons were the highlight. ..."

Paul Steltenpohl

"I recently dined at Duke's Restaurant in Kauai, and I have to say that the experience was a mixed bag. The food at Duke's is absolutely delicious,..."

Farzin - Seyed Lavasani

"Pretty decent chain restaurant with a cool, Hawaiian beach atmosphere. My wife and I both had a variation of the surf and turf that is available on..."

Benjamin Randolph

"Try Duke's Blonde Ale! Beautiful restaurant right on the beach. The view of the water is phenomenal, and the breeze is very relaxing. Service was..."

C S

"Loved this place! Great views, tropical breezes and excellent food. I had the Pork tacos and they were probably the best ones I ever had. My wife had..."

Jeff Saxton

"Had a fantastic meal at Duke's with an amazing ocean view! Appetizers came out quick and were delicious! Coconut Shrimp and Crab Rangoons were..."

Frank Ranu

"Makana was the absolute best server! We came for both dinner and brunch, fortunately was able to sit in her section both times. Sweet, friendly, and..."

Erica

"Evening service - good food and drinks, getting a 4 person table at 6 pm took about 5 mins Our waitress was attentive, kind and proactively took our..."

Vishaal Ekbote

"We had the la piña, the mo better slushee with vodka, and we split between two, the cocktail shrimp, calamari, dukes burger (not pictured), and the..."

Oxie Kambur

"Amazing experience. The ocean view and breeze from the upstairs balcony is wonderful. Food and drinks were excellent. Blaise was our server and she..."

Dylan G

"The ahi tuna poke was delicious. I also got the lava flow and it tasted so good. I highly suggest. Also, there are amazing views of the..."

Mia Kricsfeld

"Absolutely loved visiting! The food was AMAZING! The drinks were what we needed and were DELICIOUS! We were so happy to have stopped. Also, the..."

Jeremy Flanagan

"Got seated right away. No reservations. Asked for a different table and we were accommodated immediately. Best fish taco's I've ever had... My wife..."

whatsgo anon

"Nice dining room. Very kid friendly. Food was warm. Salad bar was OK. Reasonable prices for Hawai’i. Only valet parking. Salad bar was pretty good..."

Fraser Street

Agedashi Chicken Katsu

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

Butterfish and Fried Chicken

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"We found this place while looking for less touristy spots on the island and we're so glad we did. The food was seriously delicious! The beef teriyaki..."

Stephen Mendez

"One of the best restaurants I've ever been to in the world! Great food and staff! Came two nights in a row! Everything was delicious, whether the..."

Victor Hsiao

"What I ordered: katsu-don with the fried katsu and egg sauce separate + additional Japanese curry sauce cup on the side for a $5 surcharge, pick-2..."

Christina Hoang

"Delicious sukiyaki butterfish with eggplant! Agedashi tofu was perfectly done, but the cold tofu appetizer with tuna flakes was mediocre. Ramen broth..."

Sharlina Keshava

"What a great find! The food was fabulous! I had butterfish and my husband had shrimp and vegetable tempura. Limited drink menu (just a few beers and..."

Sharon Fisher

"Authentic Japanese restaurant in Kauai. My wife and I enjoyed the best ramen we ever had Service was absolutely amazing! Gotta go back! You can tell..."

Harry Herr

"Ate here on our last day before flying out that evening. I was hesitant about getting "plain" Japanese food in Kauai, but this place is great..."

Chris Olsen

"Excellent Japanese entrees but no sushi. The agadashi tofu (fried tofu in dashi sauce) and agadashi mochi (fried mochi aka pounded rice cakes) are..."

William Tan

"Excellent food. The minimalist ambience was relaxing. Service was prompt and kind. Food portions were very generous. You'll leave full and content I..."

Kai K

"Lunch here was excellent. Had chicken katsu don. Service is good and the inside is a gem. Would recommend for lunch or dinner. Lunch prices are fair...."

Jonathan Murata

Tip Top

84/100 (1500 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We tried eating at the Tip Top Cafe by recommendation from a family member and it did not disappoint! The staff was friendly and they all wore scrub..."

Kevin Rodal

"We dined in for breakfast on a Tuesday morning around 10:30 am. The restaurant was almost full and gave a classic restaurant vibe. I saw some lunch..."

Tee Kar

"We did not stay at the motel but had breakfast in the cafe. Service was quick. We ordered pancakes, beef stew, oxtail soup and eggs over medium with..."

Sommer

"I did not stay in the hotel we just ate breakfast there, I was told about this place by a buddy that is from Hawaii and he said I got to try it. I'm..."

Lord Vader

"We're obsessed with their Oxtail Soup! That's how good it is. 🤤 We've also had their Moco Loco and it's delicious. Portions are big and they bring..."

Hanncel Sanchez

"Had the best ox tail soup ever for breakfast! The service here is lightning fast. Not sure how they did the pancakes, French toast so fast...? I can..."

Jeff Van Dyke

"Only visited for breakfast, fantastic loco moco. My wife had a plate of pancakes. Great place to fuel up for the day. The people were so friendly..."

Kevin McCarty

"Simple but very clean place to stay. Everything was nice and easy from check in to check out, good location, comfy bed, spacious room, friendly staff..."

Helena Andrade

"Rooms are what you would expect, and with that in mind, you will not be disappointed...I cannot speak to the value of the rooms for I have only been..."

Bob Baxter

"The food was amazing. We got the Bento and ox tail soup. Everything was..."

Nyles Toguchi

"Had to make a stop to Tip Top Cafe before our flight home. It was highly recommended by friends and family and the food didn't disappoint! Great..."

Jac Man

"If you are on the island, this is a must stop for a meal. Well known by the locals, it’s a great place to grab a bite to eat and have good..."

Rebecca Ludtka

"Had oxtail soup for the first time and it was delicious. Portions are large and food is authentic. They know how to do it..."

Marla

"Great for those on a tight budget Right near the airport, east check in and out. Rooms are no frills and the AC was super loud, but we got used to..."

Seán Cunningham

"Rooms are sparse, but clean with nice bathrooms. Location very convenient. Truck stop style Cafe is wonderful, fine coffee and great breakfast. Just..."

Art Hadley

Hualani's Restaurant

83/100 (2592 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a very nice experience here, it feels like you are driving into another world. Would’ve been nice to come for lunch and see the full..."

Julia Gooding

"Postcard worthy View!! Enjoy an amazing menu against a picturesque backdrop of paradise is how we best can describe this restaurant. We had an..."

Czarina Louie

"This place lived up to my expectations of a resort-style restaurant. Nice, open-air ambiance overlooking the ocean and distant decommissioned light..."

Benjamin Randolph

"Beautiful location, food was delicious and staff friendly. Pricey but worth the experience. Difficult to get a taxi as most don't come, resorted to..."

Gavin Pears (Pearcruiser)

"The food and service were excellent! The staff made it such a lovely experience. The sea bass was tender and perfect, and the sauce was so delicious...."

Aly Shea

"Best Steak I’ve ever had! They serve you your steak on a hot stone and you cook it to your desired liking. Pictures and words don’t do it..."

Johana Crofutt

"Delicious eats: From the XO Oxtail Dumplings & Tempura Lobster appetizers to the Sea Bass & Wagyu steak. Beautiful atmosphere. Outstanding service...."

Kimil Gray

"Hands down the best dinner we've had on the island so far. The oxtail dumplings had incredible flavor. The ribeye was served with the most delicious..."

Olivia

"Beautiful location, fabulous food. On arrival we struggled to find any parking, an attendant then advised the only option is valet parking and to..."

Claire Bailey

"Everyone from the hostess to the waiters to the manager was very pleasant and made this a memorable evening for my wife and I. You'll probably want..."

Mark Waheed (Frugal Pickle)

Panda Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fried rice here is excellent. We (family of 5) eat at panda back in Texas several times a month. This is the best meal we’ve ever had at a panda...."

Orlando Gonzalez (OG)

"Second time in over a week that they've been out of string bean..."

Debbie Powers

"Relatively new restaurant. Quick and friendly staff. The soda machine had several "out" posts on the fountains which I don't think should happen..."

Delzog Izme

"While it's panda express, the same one you can get anywhere. This trip was different. Placed my order through the app, showed up to pick up our food..."

Justin Wistinghausen

"Menu dishes were full. Service is fast. Lots of clean tables to sit at. Clean..."

Laura

"There are 2 Panda Expresses on the island and this is definitely the better of the 2. They have great service while the food is typical of Panda you..."

J Berry

"I'm a big panda fan, I love love panda. When I come here I always get the big plate which they just added I think and that comes with three options..."

Javere Walters

"I was surprised that they had such large quantities, and that a a few menu items were reasonably healthy (not deep-fried or loaded with sauce)...."

Mike Labun

"Food is pretty good for fast food but lacks flavor. Most dishes were fairly mild, orange chicken a little sweet, good flavor on spring rolls and..."

Kit Ellinson

"Love this Panda Express. It has fast and friendly customer service. It's usually always clean inside and they also have tables outside, so you can..."

Matthew K. Davis

"Nice chain, good food for the price, can eat reasonably healthy. Only downside was that everything is discardable and polluting the environment, but..."

Maurizio Monge

Lilikoi Bar And Grill

81/100 (2028 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a BEAUT of a place to grab delicious food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere! We had a long travel day and we just wanted a small bite to..."

Amanda Morris

"Great location. Expect normal tourist prices though. Overall the service is great, and fast. The chowder was DELISH, The wings had a good sticky..."

travis leonard

"We stopped here after arriving on the island and were not disappointed! The wait staff was friendly and the service good. Everyone enjoyed the food..."

Tonya Rice

"Great sports bar. Perfect to come on a Saturday or Sunday to watch football. The service was great. Maggie (i think that's her name) took great..."

Audrey Alonzo

"Nice restuarant with friendly service. I had the fish and chips 4 good size pieces, with a lot of fries, good tarter sauce and coleslaw with..."

Lauren Caponi

"Great spot. Open air...fresh breeze... gorgeous view. Food was good. Waitress was awesome! Cute decor. Good 🎵. Id go back for..."

Mel Itz

"Stumbled onto this upstairs restaurant. The hostess and server were very friendly and attentive. We sat next to the window with a view of the ocean...."

Sheila Howard Scott

"November 2023 update. Another amazing meal at Lilikoi last night. Service was amazing and the chowder was up there with the best we have ever eaten...."

Jon Lewis

"Grabbed an early dinner here. We got the pork sliders, the fish and chips, the poke bowl, the mahi mahi burger, and calamari. Everything was great!..."

Colleen T

"Solid food and desert options close to the airport, near a nice beach. Highly recommend the Lilioki Cheesecake! Great place for a chill lunch or..."

Mike M-C

Cafe Portofino

81/100 (3702 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Dinner

Fine Dining

"Cafe Portofino brings real Italian to Lihue. They use real ingredients and legit recipes. The bread was well made but lacked flavor. My wife had the..."

The two Shippleys

"We ate here while we were on vacation and staying at Royal Sonesta in Kauai. It’s right on the ocean and you can see the water, hear the waves,..."

Caitlin Bender

"We were quite apprehensive to try this restaurant after reading so many negative reviews but at the hotel we were staying there was very little..."

William Sette

"We were looking forward to our dinner at Cafe Portofino as we have visited the restaurant many times in the past during our visits to Kauai. We..."

Kevin Kern

"I recently dined at this extraordinary restaurant where the experience surpassed all expectations. The culinary delights were complemented by..."

Maren Daynes

"We want to try this place before left the island and to be honest we were glad to make it…. We try the special of the day, pasta with shrimp, fish..."

Ma Gabriela Quintero

"Read some prior reviews that made us worry, but overall the food and experience was worth trying. It was busy (Christmas Eve) so service was a little..."

Ryan Swartz

"Food was fabulous. Our server was very personable and fun. All three of our meals were just delicious, shrimp, Ono and spaghetti and meatballs...."

Daniel Kyler

"We talked about going here for a few years now. The parking is minimal and we were happy to finally find some parking this time around. The food we..."

Diedrick Griep

"Great location down at the harbor. Probably the most flavorful lasagna I've ever had. My friend raved about his seafood pasta plate. Service was..."

Frank Carrillo

"Delicious Italian cuisine on the beach. Beautiful views, lovely dinner..."

Rebecca Ludtka

"One of my favorite Italian restaurants on Kaua'i I keep returning since 15 years already. I always enjoy the nice food and good service, and the..."

Yves Nager

"Great Italien food. But so weird that you cannot order a pizza for the out door dining. It does not make any sense that you have to move inside of..."

Jannik Munch Wagner

"Polynesia meets Italy in this high end family owned authentic Italian restaurant. It is a second floor open air walk-up (no elevators or public..."

Sean B

"Delicious restaurant! I am not exaggerating when I say that the lasagna is the BEST I have ever had. AMAZING! The chicken marsala is also yummy, as..."

Jackson Wade

Hamura Saimin Stand

80/100 (3171 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Dumplings

Chili

Crab

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"We stopped here for lunch on a whim. It was a recommendation on the GuideAlong app, and we were in the area and hungry and decided to give it a try...."

Victoria Kabakian

"Hamura Saimin is an institution in Kauai. We have to stop here every time we are in Kauai. The food is absolutely delicious and it is priced right..."

Foodieextreme Foodieextreme

"This cash only, local spot was awesome. The chicken and beef skewers were next level. The special Saimin was amazing. Tons of flavor and super..."

Dylan G

"This place was recommended by a local, and it did not disappoint. According to a news article on the wall, this place celebrated its 50th anniversary..."

Amy Turner

"$6 CASH ONLY, for this very simple dine-in pie Pictured: Lilikoi chiffon pie in an old school diner style setting We loved how homey the diner felt..."

Christina Hoang

"If you want a home cooked meal, this is the place for you. It’s a small cosy restaurant and they only take cash so be prepared. The broth and..."

Betty Van

"Visiting from Maui and this was recommended by so many of our friends who have visited and local folks we met as well. The staff is so friendly, the..."

Melissa Will

"Got the special saimin and the lilikoi chiffon cake. The regular saimin portion is huge, and they even have a super size saimin if you're super..."

Ryan Wijaya

"Despite this being my 4th trip to Hawaii, apparently I just hadn't heard about saimin??? Well solved that problem in a big way. Not only is it..."

Kevin McCarty

"Fabulous little ramen place run by three grandmas. Authentic as it gets. Fun and tasty and great value. Cash only. Loved our late night ramens..."

Holger Heine

"This place just tastes like home! I’ve been going here since I was a child, and it’s never changed (in the best way). Everything is so tasty, and..."

Cassie L

"Great bowl of noodles! We ordered the special saimin. Great combo of proteins. Broth was flavorful. This place is cash..."

Philip Poon

"The food here is old school Hawaii good. Ignore the complaints about service. Just expect Hawaii aunties, be respectful, know what you want to order,..."

Trevor Havens

"Best Lilikoi chiffon pie! Saimin was amazing, the wonton one was the best one we tried. The BBQ chicken and beef skewers were also really really..."

abigail carson

Kathy Lebron

"Tradition to come here. Staple for Hawaiian food. Good soup noodles. Must try the..."

Scott Wong

Pho Kauai

Wheelchair Accessible

"Yummy food . Healthy and delicious. Papaya salad is so refreshing . Beef Pho and the broth are tasty . Vietnamese coffee is good..."

E & J Chang

"We needed to grab dinner late on a Sunday, after 36 holes of golf. We were starving and by the time we got back to Lihue it was 8pm. Now Sundays are..."

Ryanne Dean

"This was some good pho!! This was our first stop after we arrived on island and we were so glad we went! The empty pho bowl is evidence that the food..."

MOUNTAINCITY LLC

"Lots of people say Pho Kauai is the best Asian food nearby. I ordered Brown Yasmine Rice with Tofu and yellow curry. The yellow is mild, green..."

Ken Krogue

"Pho Kauai is a local hot spot. 🔥 This place was hopping in a Sunday night. The beef pho was good. The broth was on point, not too salty. Service..."

Audrey Alonzo

"We didn't expect much of this place but we were pleasantly surprised by the authenticity of the food. Vietnamese coffee (ca phe sua da) was a real..."

Nick Fursa

"Really surprised by the quality of pho here. Much better then a lot of places in the mainland. Super clean tasty broth. Make sure to get number 69..."

Dan

"Seems like a local joint which is great. Service was quick and friendly. Food was great. Restaurant was clean but also cluttered with some things to..."

Joe C

"This is the best pho I've ever had! I tend to stay away from Pho in Oklahoma because it's never as tasty as I'd like but oh my godddd. This is quite..."

Karina Huizar

"Tasty pho. Very satisfying. Don't let the nondescript appearance fool you. The food here is GOOD. Update: We came back after two years and the food..."

Randall Cook

"The Best Pho in Hawaii. Super fast service and reasonable price ($7.95+tax)! Fried rice, spring/summer rolls were also very good. However, you..."

Paradise Walker

"Amazing place, small but beautifully served and very delicious oxtail soup and pho chicken noodles soup. Team are very friendly and work quick...."

Eleonora Valiyeva

"Pho came out good and hot. Broth was a little saltier than I'm accustomed to, but great flavor. Good proportion of meat to..."

John Paul Drummond

"Great boba menu and options. The pho tai (rare steak), bun thit nuong cha gio (vermicelli rice noodles with grilled pork and egg rolls), and Thai tea..."

Tiffany P

"Long waits for dine in and take out. The pho is good but not the best I’ve had. Prices are really good. I would dine here again because there’s..."

Alex Tran (Schimiggy)

"Stayed few days on Kauai, and I came here everyday. Foods are awesome and service is also very good! Definitely recommend this..."

- Nick Tseng

"Best Pho I've ever had! This is now a regular lunch spot for me and my coworkers. Yum! Fried rice actually tastes..."

Ryan Moen

Kukui's Restaurant And Bar

78/100 (1231 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing waitress. Super frienly and welcoming and probably the best part of experience. They did offer a happy hour from 3-4 with a few items at..."

Mel Itz

"This is one of the best on resort restaurants that we have experienced! The wait staff are friendly and attentive and the breakfast food was..."

Amanda Morris

"Chilli pepper.chicken (ask for fruikake on the side), teriyaki chicken sandwich, Mediterranean veggie wrap were all pretty good. Nachos were so so-..."

Kapil Rastogi

"My wife and I were staying at the Royal Sonesta, so decided to check out the in-house dining options at Kukui's had to offer. We walked down at about..."

Christian Roque

"We love Richard, Sissy and the rest of the crew. They always give their absolute Best! THE Happy hour is from 3pm-4pm. You'll love the authentic..."

Crystal West The Realtor-Lender

"This place is very large and beautiful. Lots of intimate places to sit with family and friends to enjoy the Hawaiian views and weather. Food is..."

Mdean.finley

"Beautiful scenery, relaxing, great service, and their breakfast is on..."

Edtricia Brown

"Perfect ocean front atmosphere. Good service. The drinks and food were great. Definitely..."

Dylan G

"Dessert & Drinks review Brownie + ice cream - 7/10 Lava flow drink -..."

Vishaal Ekbote

"Definitely recommend breakfast at this place. Acai bowl and avocado toast were amazingly delicious, perhaps the best I have ever had. Eggs were ok...."

Abhi _

"Good food and drinks. Staff is very..."

Margie Garcia

"We ate pretty good, excellent customer service, delicious food, we ordered for dessert tiramisu and cheesecake and both of they were super yummy,..."

Ma Gabriela Quintero

"Exactly what you should expect from a pool bar. The food is fine. The wing dings were really good. The drinks were excellent. Great views and..."

Craig Spisak

"The atmosphere on this place is great. It's outside so you get to enjoy the great weather here on Kauai. Our server was fantastic, she met our every..."

J Berry

"Great atmosphere and the food was surprisingly good. Our server was great as well. The reviews don't do justice, much better than restaurants with..."

Cris

"Great location with pool side bar. Priced a little high but it has to be because it’s located on a resort. Drinks are awesome. Fried chicken wings..."

Shy Johnson

South East Asia Kauai

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Exquisite!!!! I had Red Curry with no added protein and the Sizzling Lobster 🦞. Mister had the Pineapple Curry. All three dishes were well..."

Rhonda Martin

"Big menu that includes Thai and Japanese cuisine. Both are really good! Server is very nice and patient to explain the menu, provided multiple..."

Yusan Hsiao

"Really loved the food! We ordered Pad Thai and Hawaiian Pineapple Curry. The Hawaiian Pineapple Curry comes inside a pineapple so that was pretty..."

Deepthi Srinivasan

"South East Asia Kauai serves delicious Sea Garden Rolls, Avocado Curry, Crispy Chicken, Pad Thai, and, Mahi Mahi Green Curry. You can't go wrong with..."

Ralph Hicks

"Very nice setting and Friendly staff. If you’re one for flavorful spicy entrees this is the place 👍🏽…Went there for sushi and they..."

rainman24kb

"Fantastic yummy sushi! And avocado Rangoon was delicious.....good service too. Could do without the country music playing, kinda spoiled the vibe for..."

E Orielly

"Delicious sushi!! Thank you for having us. This little restaurant is on the main road in a mall type building. The food is so delicious and everyone..."

Chad S

"Very clean and pleasant place to get some good sushi. Servers were very attentive and helpful. I recommend a date night..."

Daniel Wakefield

"This place is great! Everything we tried was excellent, but the mahi mahi green curry was simply outstanding (and I literally never eat fish). Server..."

Nira Lee

"The food is super good! A little spicy, due they have curry as an ingredient. Service was good, our waitress was super nice and fun. She suggest to..."

Ma Gabriela Quintero

"I’m giving this place 5 stars only because I can’t give it a gazillion stars! Everything was excellent from the greeting to the finish. Excellent..."

Joe Biehn

"Great hidden gem! Delicious food (I had the Tuna Roll) and the view from their patio is relaxing and inviting. Clean, comfortable space with a cute..."

Nancy Dobson

"Service was quick and friendly, seating area was nice and cool, and food was fantastic! Definitely recommend the avocado..."

Bennett Speith

"I had diner here while burning time for my flight. Not that far of a drive from the airport. Mall parking can be a bit congested though. Staff was..."

Destiny M.

"Love it! Lots of entrees to choose from. Good food, great service and friendly staff. Manager has a great sense of humor! They have good outdoor..."

Roli Agarwal

"Absolutely delicious food! The fried chicken/drumsticks were bar none the BEST we have ever had. We were floored by how juicy and flavorful they..."

Lisa Frishcosy

"We had an awesome experience getting takeout here after a long day of beach activities. I was a little worried because of some of the reviews..."

Caroline Kamer

"What a hidden treasure! Both of us had a fabulous tasty..."

Trice Pope

Garden Island Barbecue & Chinese Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Apparently, it is the best Chinese food in Kauai. It wasn't hard to believe. We kept it simple. Only ordered noodles and an appetizer. The food was..."

Tee Kar

"Great value, and the food was hot and served quickly. We got the lunch specials and thus lots of food for the money. Google says $9.95 but they are..."

Brad Borgard

"Great little place close to the airport. Classic Hawaiian plate lunches with BBQ chicken, white rice, and macaroni salad. They also have Chinese..."

Travel Couple

"Last night, my partner ordered char siu (roasted pork) and garlic shrimp, which came with two bowls of steamed white rice and maccaroni salad, and..."

Guido Chirinos Cazorla

"Service was superb!! Our server was amazing: brought food out blazing hot and freshly made, water glasses were always topped off and wait for food..."

Dr Chef

"I'm a Hong Kong resident so I have eaten all over the world. The Chinese food here is definitely adapted to island tastes but the Roasted Pork is..."

Joe McLean

"Garden Island was a nice quick dinner, the food was hot and came quick, both my sweetie and I had the #7 which was Pork ribs, BQ chicken & BQ steak..."

Loree Slack

"Szechuan eggplant with ground pork was burning hot and delicious, just the way it should be. Roast duck and char siu were also good. Was looking for..."

kelly kuo

"so great! eating here is one of the best things we’ve done in Hawaii! It feels like generations of locals run this place and eat here. The portions..."

Derek Brown

"Big portions and reasonable prices. Short wait, food always comes out super quick. We go here a..."

Diedrick Griep

"Finally found a go to Chinese food spot! Friendly atmosphere, quick service, large menu, large portions, reasonably priced, and delicious food. Also..."

Danny Hamm

"So many great vegetarian options. I recommend the garlic eggplant it’s amazing. The Mac salad was very good too. The portions are large and the..."

Lis Malmgren

"Update July 11, 2021 Still pretty good. Tasty fried mahi-mahi and lemon chicken. I like the sweet and spicy dipping sauce. Spring rolls are good...."

Summer T

"All but one picture on the wall was askew, but the food was not! Sooo tasty and the price was really reasonable. 23 food awards on the wall and they..."

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