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Duke's Canoe Club
Jun 14, 2009 by Nick from Tolar, TX

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[1] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Good atmosphere.
• Food wasn't to my taste & way to pricey.

“Great decor, romantic, wouldn't recommend it, to pricey.”

Beach House Restaurant
Apr 1, 2009 by Dennis from San Ramon

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[10]

• View, service and usually food.
• Food poisoning.

“I've been vacationing in Kauai for the past 12 years, and have eaten at the Beach House at least once on every visit. Always had great food, good service and a wonderful view. However, this time my visit (March 2009) was not happy: I was violently ill all night after returning home from the restaurant. Food poisoning? Sure felt like it to me. But for me the sad thing was not that this happened - sometimes these events are just part of life.”

Hanamaulu Restaurant Tea House
Feb 24, 2009 by Jennifer from Portland, OR

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[6] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Tea rooms are quaint and overlook garden area.
• Noisy, long buffet lines.

“The restaurant has a strange layout and can be noisy. We came on a Sunday and had the buffet. I thought the shrimp tempura was very good. There was a distinct lack of typical Chinese dishes like Lo Mein or any mixed meat and vegetable dish. The kids buffet price was an excellent value, but the adults, not a good value unless you are a big volume eater. We sat in one of the tea rooms on the floor straw mats which was very quaint. Courteous service. Overall a decent choice.”

Tomkats Grille Inc
Feb 10, 2009 by Jim & Karen Liessmann from Tucson, Az

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Watching the chickens.
• None.

“Watching the chickens walk around was half the fun. They assured us they don't harvest then for items on the menu. A great place.”

King And I Thai Cuisine Inc
May 24, 2008 by Gerry from Excelsior, MN

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great food, a very homey atmosphere.
• Located in a strip mall.

“Our favorite restaurant in the world -- seriously. We visit it at least twice every visit we make to Kauai. The atmosphere is a little kitschy, but it's cute. The wait staff are the owners. Food is always wonderful. We love this place.”

King And I Thai Cuisine Inc
May 2, 2008 by Sue from Langley

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Was an overall good experience.
• Liked to have seen some dinners for one.

“Excellent food, service and very friendly. Well worth it.”

Eggberts Kais Fmly Spclty Rest
Feb 21, 2008 by Rachael from San Diego

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• All I can say is banana pancakes w/ coconut syrup!

“I had their seafood omelet and it was delicious. My son had their banana pancakes and when he was full I ate the rest of them and they were so sinful they moved me to tears. They have inside and outside dining that is very comfortable. This restaurant is in the Coconut Marketplace in Kapa'a.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Poipu Beach Broiler
Dec 31, 2007 by Bruce from Seattle

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Close to other more palatable restaurants.
• Basically everything. .

“Beastly. Poor food, poor service. I am writing this as a gesture of humanity.”

Beach House Restaurant
Nov 8, 2007 by Kitty from Los Angeles

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[2] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Beautiful sunset.
• Bad Ono.

“The beach house came highly recommended by our close friends who eat there a lot. My husband made a reservation 4 weeks in advance and told them it was our anniversary to ensure a nice table. When we got there, we had to wait 15 minutes for our table and then we were seated right in front of a wall so we could not see the sunset at all! We begged the hostess to move us, which she did but that caused another problem. Our waiter wasn't notified of our move. We sat at our table and waited over 20 minutes before we finally were able to order a drink (thankfully the bus boy was on top of it so we had bread and water). Our waiter was a giant sweetheart, but we could tell he was not happy there. My husband had the Ahi, which was fabulous. I, unfortunately, ordered the Ono. I have been sick ever since (I actually remember getting a funky bite that tasted like rotten fish)! (Some friends of ours ate there the night before and were also poisoned by the Ono.) I would go here again simply for the beautiful sunset, but maybe Ill just have a cocktail).”

King And I Thai Cuisine Inc
Aug 20, 2007 by Li

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[7]

• The food is excellent.
• Hard to find, but well worth the search.

“What a find! An absolute treat. The food was cooked to perfection. The mango fish was superb. The red curry (shrimp & long bean special) was fantastic. Thank you to Kauai revealed. We couldn't have found it and probably wouldn't have tried it with out their recommendation, but are oh so glad we did. The restaurant is small, but so what, the food is excellent. The service was probably among the best we had on the island. If you are on Kauai or going to visit soon, get there as fast as you can!”

Camp House Grill & Bar
Jul 30, 2007 by Tina from Honolulu

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Nothing but a positive experience.
• The bar was black, would have preferred a lighter color.

“The blueberry pancakes were terrific and the Don Concoction was delicious! You know a place is good when all the locals are eating there!”

0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Beach House Restaurant
Jul 29, 2007 by Bill from Anaheim

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[5] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Great view at sunset.
• Overpriced and rude staff.

“My wife and I have dined at the beach house at least once each year (except when they were closed after iniki) for the past 25 years. Last night was a disappointment. Even though we had reservations and arrived a few minutes early, we had to wait for our table. The staff members at the reception desk were very unfriendly. Our table was crowded into a corner far from the windows and had very little view. Our waiter was very slow, possibly too busy with too many tables. After he brought a bottle of white wine, he asked if we wanted an ice bucket. Of course we wanted an ice bucket; there was a long wait between courses and the main dish was served at room temperature. Clearly, they are so busy that they don't have to care. When we canceled our reservation for the coming week, they did not even ask why.”

Pizzetta
Jun 27, 2007 by Ashley from Colorado Springs

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Lasagna is the best.
• Takes forever to make.

“They have the best lasagna. I would recommend this to everyone either to share or to someone who has a big stomach!”

Norberto's El Cafe Inc
Jun 3, 2007 by Bob from Sudbury MA

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[4] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Nice place and location in Kappa.
• The food is not very good.

“This was, unfortunately, the worst place we ate on our most recent three week visit to Kauai, which we have visited nearly a dozen times. The food was overly salty, relatively tasteless, and not very well prepared. It was also somewhat expensive considering the quality. The wait staff was very nice and the drinks were fine. A better Mexican restaurant, Mi Casita in Koloa near that horrible pizza place, has unfortunately closed, leaving a Mix-gap on the island.”

Casa Di Amici
May 22, 2007 by bill from chicago

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[8]

• The Chile Verde makes me dream about Mexico in Technicolor.
• Service was adequate but could improve.

“I ate at casa di amici on a business trip last month and thought that the food was amazing. ”

Beach House Restaurant
May 18, 2007 by david from missoula

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[4] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Outstanding vistas.
• Food and service - (enjoy the view from the lawn by the beach its more satisfying).

“In the 20 some years that my wife and I have visited the islands and dined at the Beach House this was an all time low! The service was fair, the food okay and the reception desk cold and unresponsive. They have a wonderful location which lets them get away with such lack of detail but beware there's always another tsunami on the horizon and other great restaurants to explore. ”

Casa Di Amici
May 17, 2007 by david from missoula

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Excellent flavors, nice wine selection.
• Out of the way location.

“Outstanding flavors. The green chili risotto was superb. Large servings leaves you with leftovers. A little bit challenging to find but a nice alternative the big hotel restaurants.”

La Playita Azul
May 16, 2007 by Pat from Cupertino

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• I love the food.
• They're not open for lunch on Monday.

“This is a hidden treasure. We visit at least once while vacationing on Kauai every year. The food is not only the best Mexican food on Kauai it might be the best I've had anywhere. Try the Seafood Burrito if you have a place to keep the half you can't finish in one sitting.”

Tip Top Motel
May 15, 2007 by Peggy from New Jersey

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• The food was great.
• The front door is in the back of the building which was hard to find.

“I am from New Jersey and I had never eaten local Hawaiian food before. The folks at Jack Harter helicopter tours said it was great. They were right! I had Saimin and it was awesome. I wish I could have it delivered to New Jersey. Take a tip from me, eat where the locals eat, you will be happy you did! Tip Top is the best!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Ono Family Restaurant
May 11, 2007 by Cheryl from Long Beach

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[7]

• The food, especially breakfast, is wonderful!
• No AC and gets really busy, especially on weekends.

“Ono means good in Hawaiian and that's an apt description of the food at this local's favorite. Ono's has arguably the best breakfast on Kauai. The pancakes are delicious, but my personal favorite is Eggs Veggie. This is a vegetarian version of eggs Benedict: soft boiled eggs served on English muffins with fresh sauteed vegetables and wonderful hollandaise sauce. Served with a slice of fresh papaya. We travel to Kauai yearly and I look forward to eggs veggie as one of the highlights of my trip. Get there before 9:00 or you will probably have to wait for a table. Their kitchen is small and gets slammed when they are busy and if it is a hot day be sure to get a seat by a window-no AC!”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Kountry Kitchen Restaurant
May 11, 2007 by Cheryl from Long Beach

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Breakfast is great.
• Atmosphere is not great; needs refurbishing.

“Fabulous breakfasts! Try the cheesy eggs! The pancakes are great, too. This is a favorite with locals because the food is plentiful and not expensive. Service is responsive although the tiny kitchen gets a little backed up when it's full as it often is. The dining room has been remodeled over the years, but looks worn.”

Caffee Coco
May 11, 2007 by Cheryl from Long Beach

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Food, atmosphere are excellent. Try the pot stickers!
• Service is slow at times.

“Imagine dining in a rain forest on wonderful fish served on a bed of silver noodles and fresh vegetables with pot stickers to die for! Cafe Coco is a unique dining experience. Dining tables are outside under a canopy in a lovely, romantic garden setting. The food is excellent and the menu is different every night. The service may be slow at times, but I highly recommend this restaurant.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Hanalei Gourmet The
Apr 6, 2007 by Paul from Palmer Lake, CO

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The open atmosphere of the building, the service, and the great food.
• We had just hiked 3 days of Nepal coast and were beat, tired & hungry.

“We've been to the "best little", "out of the ordinary" restaurants all across the use. We celebrate at our traditional "once a year" places for special occasions. We've managed and owned a number of restaurants in Austin, TX and throughout the front range of Colorado. Good food, good service, and good atmosphere are something we enjoy getting away for every once in a while, especially having three kids all under five. The Hanalei gourmet is our top, "numerous undo", restaurant that we have ever been to. The atmosphere, food, service, scenery, music, weather, historic building, geckos, beach, waterfalls, mountains, fragrant smell, hectare the best overall combination to be had! Unfortunately, we have never had the opportunity to take our kids there. But we did log onto this site after discussing a Hawaiian vacation and figuring out all of the places we wanted to take our kids to. It's a family, singles, romantic, dropping' in, comfortable environment. I highly recommend it to anyone going to the island of Kauai! "Big Tim" is a great host and obviously loves his business. It shows in every area. We can't wait to get back.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Green Garden
Sep 15, 2006 by mike from seattle

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great Tee shirts!!
• Can get busy!!

“This is where I learned to eat rice at breakfast back in 1965, when I was working for the Pacific Missile Range. Ate there many times, and have been there sense. Going to Kauai next month, and will return again!”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Duanes Ono Burger
Aug 29, 2006 by Bryan

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Good old fashioned hamburgers!
• No public bathroom.

“One Burger was recommended to us by one of the locals we met at our resort. A very small and easy to miss burger stand on the side of the highway in Anahola. The burgers are simple, made with fresh ingredients and your choice of Hawaiian 'style'. The patties aren't huge but the hamburgers are made the old fashioned way. Delicious! (And a thousand times better than the excuse for burgers we were served at Bubba's burger's!). Stop on your way up to the north shore and take your food to go. Or relax on the patio seating and enjoy.”

7 of 9 people found this review helpful.

Beach House Restaurant
Jul 13, 2006 by Susan from Baltimore

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Nice View.
• Dangerous Food.

“Nice View, Dangerous Food: Read great reviews, so booked two weeks in advance for our first night. What a disaster - My husband got food poisoning from the Asian Duck. Flew from the East coast and spent thousands of dollars on air and hotel - where we spent most of our vacation. Had to make a trip to Wilcox hospital where they confirmed food poisoning. It took a week to get over it. The marketing manager at the hotel said he would call the Beach House. We never heard a thing. I also wrote when we got home; no response to the email. Food safety should be a restaurant's top priority. DO NOT risk your vacation ”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Tomkats Grille Inc
Apr 11, 2006 by Tammy from Morgantown, WV

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Atmosphere, we could hear the chef singing in the kitchen.
• Absolutely NOTHING.

“My husband and I visited Tomcats during our honeymoon in 2004. We loved this charming little restaurant SO MUCH we opted to go back on our last night in Kauai. What a lovely place. Eating at this restaurant allows you to step outside the realm of "tourist" and see Hawaii as an islander. Well, probably as closely as we can ever see it without actually moving there. Although the food is relatively similar to our meals on the "mainland"; the atmosphere and aloha spirit is truly something to experience. It was amazing place and I'm looking forward to visiting again. ”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Casa Di Amici
Mar 18, 2006 by Ken from Lafayette

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Small, intimate, very good food, attentive service.
• A bit hard to find, study a map first.

“This was a chance find for us. We had intended to eat at Roy's but wanted something a little more unique. Cafe di Amici filled the bill. Northern Italian menu with a very interesting Hawaiian or international mix. We were able to sit on the Lanai, only tables for 2, where it is very intimate. Service was prompt and attentive. The menu is very extensive. We had fresh tomatoes with pesto and mozzarella and sauteed mushrooms as appetizers. Entrees, tiger prawns in lobster sauce and classic fettuccini alfredo, both very good.”

4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

J Js Broiler
Oct 25, 2005 by Marc from Ottawa, Ontario CANADA

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• The food was amazing.
• The fact that we couldn't live in Kauai.

“My wife and I ate here at this restaurant our first day in Kauai and on our last. The service was wonderful, the food was divine and the atmosphere amazing. The price, HEY. It's Hawai'i. Nothing is cheap. It was worth it.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Beach House Restaurant
Aug 28, 2005 by jo from santa maria ca

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• direct sun at front tables

“Of course you can't beat the view. Problem is if you get a front table the heat from the beautiful setting sun is very uncomfortable. I would recommend asking for a raised booth. you do have people in front of you but you are slightly higher and much more confortable. Prices are high but its worth it.”

2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

La Playita Azul
Aug 28, 2005 by jo from santa maria ca

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• We liked it so much we went back many times.

“First of all the variety and quality of the food was excellent. Everyone was super friendly. The service also was excellent. You were given more than enough, if you had a fridge and microwave you had lunch for the next day! ”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Beach House Restaurant
Jul 20, 2005 by Kipp from Denver, CO

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Atmosphere, food, service, friendliness, price for quality.....all perfect.
• In our two dining experiences we could find nothing negative......sorry.....we had a tough time parking?? They have vallet...Sorry I tried.

“I could write a big ole' review on how great EVERYTHING was but I don't have time. It was so good after the 1st visit we decided to cancel other reservations and go back even as we were leaving. When we we got back to our hotel from the 1st visit there was a meassage from THE BEACH HOUSE thanking us for visiting and hoped everything was ok and if not to call them bacK!!!?? Needless to say we went back and it was the same exact experience all over again! AWESOME! ”

5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Pizzetta
Mar 24, 2005 by Tom G . from Ridgefield

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[6] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Decent casual food
• Overworked staff

“Your basic pizza and sandwich menu (at least at lunch). The pork sandwiches were excellent. Basic napkins-on-formica table atmosphore, but on a nice Kauai afternoon in March, the warm breeze wafting in through the open window were all the atmosphere needed, which was good, as the wait staff was a bit overworked. Then again, you're on vacation in Hawaii, what's the rush?”

1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Hanalei Gourmet The
Mar 18, 2005 by Sara M . from Washington, D.C.

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• atmosphere (including the noise)
• noise

“Small, crowded and noisy, but if you can get by that it's a great place! If you don't care too much about having thoughtful conversation and instead would like to absorb a fun atmosphere with lots of locals this it for you. The second night we went there a local band played Hawaiian music and the locals got up to do impromptu hula--truly magnificent and genuine! Mediterranean pasta was a bit bland, but otherwise very tasty, large portions of the best food we had on the North Shore. Pineapple aioli sauce is to die for.”

3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Sabella's At Princeville LLC
Jan 21, 2005 by Kara L . from Marin Co., CA

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• CREATIVE MENU, WARM DINING ROOM, GOOD STAFF

“We spent our honeymoon on Kauai's Northshore. Our favorite place was Sabellas at Princeville. Yummy Entrees Chicken Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmesan, Lasagna

to die for. Extensive desserts and wine list.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.