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Fine Dining

Beach House. A Kauai icon. Excellent  food, view, and service. With planning, you can enjoy a beautiful Kauai sunset with your gourmet dinner. In Poipu, on the ocean side of Lawai Beach Rd, just past Prince Kuhio Park. 742-1424. www.the-beach-house.com.

Dolphin Poipu. Elegant seafood and sushi lounge dining in a casual lanai setting. Also a fish market.  In "The Shops at Kukui'ula", in Poipu, at the roundabout. Dolphin is in the center back of the mall. 742-1414. https://thedolphinpoipu.com/.

Hukilau Lanai. Classic and creative menu featuring the catch and produce of local fishermen and farmers. Enjoy a fine dinner and drinks on their romantic lanai. A stand alone restaurant in the Kauai Coast Resort in Wailua on the east side.

 https://hukilaukauai.com. 808-822-0600. 

JO2. Chef Jean Marie Josselin continues his culinary excellence with a blend of French,  Japanese, and Hawaiian cuisines. For that very special dinner. On Kuhio Hwy (56) in Kapa'a. JO2 is in a small shopping plaza on the mountain side of the road (west), about 0.25 mi north of the Kapa'a Safeway. 808-212-1627. www.jotwo.com.

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Kauai Pasta. A stylish ristorante with pleasant decor and fine food. Delicious Mediterranean courses and creative cocktails make Kauai Pasta an absolute favorite. On Rice St in Lihu'e heading towards the harbor.  808-245-2227. www.kplihue.com.

Keoki's Paradise. Nice water theme ambience. Good food. Enjoy a spacious dining room, cozy booths, or dine at their friendly bar. Weekend brunch. Located in the front of the Poipu Shopping Village in Poipu. The Poipu Shopping Village is about 1/2 mile east of the roundabout on Poipu Rd. 808-742-7534. www.keokisparadise.com.

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La Spezia. Fine Italian/Mediterranean restaurant and and wine bar. Designed in an attractive "homestyle" setting. In Koloa, on Koloa Rd, across the street from the Koloa Post Office. www.laspeziakauai.com. 742-8824.

Kaua'i Tip. In Hawai'i it's customary to remove your shoes before entering someone's house.

Plantation House by Gaylord's. Classy gourmet dining in a relaxed courtyard setting. Sunday brunch. In the Kilohana mansion in Lihu'e. Kilohana is on Kaumuali'i Hwy (50), just to the east of the community college. 245-9593. www.kilohanakauai.com.

South Shore Chef. Gourmet chef and catering. Arrange with Chef Michael Stauber for a personal dining experience at the venue of your choice. Dinner parties, romantic dining. 808-651-3861.

​https://www.yelp.com/biz/south-shore-chef-koloa.  

 

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The Tasting Room. A unique dining experience that offers a wine and cocktail bar (the owner also owns The Wine Shop) with a menu that is solely pupus (appetizers). This allows patrons to enjoy a wider variety of their carefully prepared and savory dishes. Pleasant atmosphere, friendly service. In Koloa on Koloa Rd, just across from the Koloa Post Office. www.tastingroomkauai.com. 808-431-4311.  

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