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  • Best Places for Dinner in Kapa’a

    Paco’s Tacos Cantina

    This is our pick for most authentic sit down Mexican food on the island. Located right in the middle of old Kapa’a town, this is a perfect place to grab dinner, do some shopping, and grab a dessert after as well.

    Hours: 11am – 9pm (Thursday – Tuesday)

    Closed on Wednesday

    Travel Time: 9 min

    Price: $20-$30 /Person

    Lava Lava Beach Club

    We are lucky at Islander on the Beach to be located right next door to one of the best ocean view restaurants on the island. Just head out of our unit onto the beachfront walking path and you’ll be there in just a few steps. We love the live music, yard games, and beach swing. Some of our favorite meals include the LLBC burger and the baby back ribs.

    Hours: 7am – 9pm (Daily)

    Happy Hour 3-5pm

    Travel Time: 1 minute walk

    Price: $30-$50 /Person

    Chicken in a Barrel BBQ

    Chicken in a Barrel is, by far, our families favorite spot to walk to from islander on the beach and have a meal that everyone is certain to love. Every BBQ option is delicious, and we are particular fans of their loaded fries. They always have a friendly staff and have three locally owned locations on the island. The Kapa’a location even has a large selection of beer on tap.

    Hours: 11am – 8pm (Daily)

    Travel Time: 3 minute walk

    Price: $10-$20 / Person

    Hukilau Lanai

    Located in Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy

    Just a short walk along the oceanfront boardwalk, Hukilau Lanai is located just to the North of Islander on the Beach. It features open- air dining with garden and ocean views, and specializes in fresh local island cuisine. Reservations are suggested, and you’ll find the vibe to be casual-elegant.

    Hours: 5pm – 9pm (Daily)

    Travel Time: 5 minute walk

    Price: $40-$90 / Person

    Bobby V’s

    Located in the Coconut Marketplace, this popular family-friendly Italian spot features pizza, pasta, and several vegan / gluten free options as well. Take advantage of indoor or outdoor dining, and choose from a massive collection of bourbon and other drinks.

    Hours:11am – 9pm (Daily)

    Travel Time: 3 minute walk

    Price: $30-$40 / Person

    Napali Brewing Company

    Brew pub known for its hand-crafted beers, local cuisine, and live music. You’ll find it to be a relaxed family-friendly environment, with delicious fish and chips and other pub food selections.

    Hours: 11am – 9pm (Daily)

    Travel Time: 3 minute drive

    Price: $20-$30 / Person

    Oasis on the Beach

    Located at the Waipouli Beach Resort

    The Oasis gives an upscale oceanfront dining option that features sustainable, farm-to-table Hawaiian cuisine. Has great open air dining with beautiful ocean views. Live music on Wednesday really sets the mood!

    Hours: 4pm – 9pm (Monday – Tuesday / Thursday – Saturday)

    3pm – 9pm (Wednesday)

    Closed on Sundays

    Travel Time: 3 minute drive

    Price: $50-$100 / Person

  • Top Breakfasts on Kauai’s North Shore

    Top Breakfasts on Kauai’s North Shore

    The jetlag is still in affect, your up early listening to the roosters crow, and you’ve taken a walk along the coast line; but now you’re getting ready to grab some breakfast. We’re here to help narrow down the top options.

    We’re focusing primarily on the North Shore for this list since you mostly like aren’t driving to the South Shore for breakfast.

    Best All Around Breakfast

    Hanalei Bread Company

    Travel Time: 12min

    Hours: 7am-12:30pm Daily

    Price: $10-$20/person

    Locally owned and operated, Hanalei Bread Company is an organic bakery and coffee house. Whether you’re in the mood for an Acai Bowl, an amazing breakfast sandwich, or the delicious peanut butter toast, this is one of our favorite spots to start the day.

    Best Coffee and Food on the Go

    Wishing Well Coffee & Tea

    Travel Time: 10min

    Hours: 6:30am-5pm Daily

    Price: $10-$20/person

    Ironically chosen for our quick option, the Wishing Well Coffee is part of a larger company under the name “Slow Yourself Down”. Your coffee comes in a free mason jar which you can take home, and there is plenty of outdoor seating to take a minute to enjoy your coffee and meal. We highly recommend the Acai bowls here to start your day out right.

    Best Breakfast to Plan Your Morning Around

    1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

    Travel Time: 10min

    Breakfast Hours: 7am-11am Daily

    Price: $30-$55/person

    Parking: Valet

    The views of Hanalei Bay, and the beauty of the 1 Hotel are enough to put their restaurant on this list. However, the real star of the show, and the reason we carve out a day to have breakfast here each trip is the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Select from a seemingly endless supply of pastries, fruit, omelets, bacon, pancakes, and waffles. Not to mention the many refills of fresh squeezed POG your going to want to enjoy. Add it all up, and despite the price tag, we highly recommend taking a bit more time and enjoying a morning at the 1 Hotel.

    Best Coffee When Headed South

    Java Kai Bar Coffee Roaster (Kilauea)

    Travel Time: 16min

    Breakfast Hours: 6am-5pm (Daily)

    Price: $6-15/person

    Light and bright, this coffee bar is a great place to start your day or bring a laptop and get some work done. Choose from a selection of handmade pastries, or order a full breakfast meal. It’s hard to go wrong here, but I do recommend the delicious cinnamon roll. For those with allergies, they do have a couple allergy friendly options as well.