Restaurants in Kauai, Hawaii

Restaurants in Kauai, Hawaii
Known as the "Garden Isle," Kauai is the greenest of the Hawaiian island chain. Kauai is predominantly rural and is the least populated island in the state. The natural wonders of Kauai--volcanoes, swamps, canyons, beaches and forests--make for excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, surfing and kayaking.

The Mediterranean Gourmet

Located on Kauai's North Shore, and just nine miles from the start of the Kalalau Trail--one of Hawaii's most popular trails--The Mediterranean Gourmet offers a diverse menu inspired by the cuisine of France, Greece and the Middle East.
The restaurant, which is part of the Hanalei Colony Resort, is open for lunch and dinner, has an extensive wine list and features a Happy Hour from four to six from Monday through Saturday.

The Mediterranean Gourmet
5-7130 Kuhio Highway
Haena, HI 96714
(808) 826-9875
hcr.com/mediterranean_gourmet/restaurant

The Beach House

Located on the South shore of Kauai, the beaches of Po'ipu are easily accessible and popular with surfers and scuba divers. Kayaking tours on the Huleia River are also offered by local companies.
Set on the oceanfront and close to the Po'ipu beach area, the Beach House Restaurant is a consistent winner of Honolulu Magazine's "Gold Award for Best Kauai Restaurant" and is ideally situated for spectacular sunset views.
The restaurant offers Hawaiian regional cuisine and the focus of the menu is fresh fish. The Beach House also has an extensive cocktail menu, featuring several signature cocktails--such as the "Tikitini."

The Beach House
5022 Lawai Rd
Koloa, HI 96756
(808) 742-1424
the-beach-house.com

Koke'e Lodge

Koke'e State Park is the starting point for around 50 miles of hiking trails that take in diverse landscapes--such as the Alaka'i Swamp--and introduces hikers to the largest concentration of native birds in Hawaii.
Koke'e Lodge is the only restaurant in Koke'e State Park. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, and the menu is a mix of local dishes--such as the "Kalua Park" sandwich--and international favorites--such as simple peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Koke'e Lodge
3600 Koke'e Rd.
Waimea, Kauai,
HI 96796
kokeelodgekauai.com
Phone: 808-335-6061

Article Written By Annie Page

Annie Page was first published in the "Buenos Aires Herald" in 2001. She has been freelance writing since early 2009 and currently lives in Hawaii. Page has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and philosophy and a Master of Arts degree in comparative literature from University College London.

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