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- SSheldonNew York City •30 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoDespite being a post-hurricane menu, the food was terrific. Service from Chelsea was top-notch. Drinks were amazing as always. We make it our goal to eat here as often as possible.More infoAvalon Gastropub$$$$• American• Kilauea•4.8
- KKatie GoldSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoOtherworldly views, incredible food, and the service was fantastic! Went for my parents 35th anniversary and they nailed every detail and made us feel so welcomed and taken care of. Was so good we ended up booking a res for the following night. Mahalo!More info1 Kitchen$$$$• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Hanalei•4.6
- KKarenEast Tennessee •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe had drinks at the Sandbox bar the first night we stayed at 1 Hotel. The drinks were made perfecting we sat at the high top we had a great view of the sunset and the fire dancer that performed. Our server Zach from Nashville was very nice and accommodating he had good recommendations for drinks. The next day we sat on the beach at a cabana our server was Zach again he checked in on us frequently and worked hard throughout the day making sure all the guest were taken care of while he was training another server. We had seltzers and beers I also ordered fresh coconut water right out of the coconut. For dinner we ate at the Sandbox and Zach was our waiter I ordered the local fish with fresh asparagus and beans that were grown right on the premises and my husband ordered the pizza which they specialty made since it wasn’t on the menu. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Our server Zack was wonderful courteous and attentive.More infoThe Sandbox$$$$• American• Princeville•4.4
- IIvanPittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews5.0Dined on 3 Sept 2026Does not get much better than Welina Terrace. Great atmosphere, great food, great service. Our favorite spot we ate in Kauai. Drinks were the best we ever had.More infoWelina Terrace$$$$• Cocktail Bar• Princeville•4.5
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Food may not be your number one interest when you arrive in Hanalei on the island of Kauai. After you've spent a day on the beach, however, and walked through the Limahuli Garden and Preserve , you'll likely need to pause for a meal. You may grab a quick bite at a local bar and grill or take a chance on a well-known farm to table restaurant. If you pick a place that is right on the Hanalei River, then you'll find an assortment of seafood on the menu including Hanalei dolphin, ahi, and swordfish. These dishes, as well as Baja fish tacos and softshell crab rolls, are popular choices. The fruits and vegetables at many area restaurants are grown locally on organic farms . For patrons who are looking for something besides Polynesian specialties, the town has some steakhouses and barbeque sites.
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