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Kaua'i Restaurants
In August 1991, a dozen of Hawaii's most talented
chefs got together and developed a new cuisine, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
(HRC), that ended up putting the Aloha State on the international dining
map. The 12 original HRC chefs made the islands a dining destination
applauded and emulated nationwide. The twelve chefs were Sam Choy,
Roger Dikon, Mark Ellman, Amy Ferguson Ota,
Beverly Gannon, Jean-Marie Josselin, George Mavrothalassitis, Peter Merriman,
Philippe Padovani, Gary Strehl, Alan Wong and Roy Yamaguchi.
While in Kaua'i, you'll encounter many labels that embrace the fundamentals of HRC and the sophistication, informality, and nostalgia it encompasses. Euro-Asian, Pacific Rim, Indo-Pacific, Pacific Edge, Euro-Pacific, Fusion cuisine, Hapa cuisine -- by whatever name, Hawai'i Regional Cuisine has evolved as Hawaii's singular cooking style. It promotes the fresh seafood and produce of Hawaii's rich waters and volcanic soil, the cultural traditions of Hawaii's ethnic groups, and the skills of well-trained chefs.
Fresh ingredients are foremost here. Farmers and fishermen work together to provide steady supplies of just-harvested seafood, seaweed, fern shoots, vine-ripened tomatoes, goat cheese, lamb, herbs, taro, gourmet lettuces, and countless harvests from land and sea. These ingredients wind up in myriad forms on ever-changing menus, prepared in Asian and Western culinary styles.
Local Dining Establishments
Below is a short list of local dining establishments. Come back again as we add more restaurants to our list!
Brennecke's Beach Broiler
2100 Hoone Road
Po'ipu Beach
Koloa, HI 96756
Phone: 808-742-7588
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Literally steps from the beach you can enjoy steak, seafood, pasta, sandwiches and a great salad bar. Fun family restaurant.
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Roy's Restaurant
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr.
Koloa, HI 96756
Phone: 808-742-5000
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Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine blends fresh local ingredients with European sauces and bold Asian spices with a focus on seafood. Reservations suggested.
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Beach House Restaurant
5022 Lawai Rd.
Koloa, HI 96756
Phone: 808-742-1424
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Spectacular oceanfront setting along the island's south shore. This restaurant melds gracious Hawaiian service with innovative Pacific
Rim Cuisine. Reservations suggested for view seating.
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Puka Dog
Po'ipu Shopping Village
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr.
Koloa, HI 96756
Phone: 808-742-6044
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Aa bun-sized loaf of bread is pierced with a "puka" (hole), toasted, then filled with your selection of unique Hawaiian relishes and sauces/ to compliment a perfectly grilled, premium Polish type sausage. Fun and delicious! |
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Pizetta's Pizzeria
1387 Kuhio Hwy
Kapa'a, HI 96746
Phone: 808-823-8882
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Fabulous pizzas for any appetite! We recommend the Paradiso.
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Bubba's Burgers
Kukui'ula Shopping Village
Po'ipu, HI
Also, two other locations in Kapa'a and Hanalei
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If you crave a hamburger, there is no better place than Bubba's Burgers. Two things you can expect: 1) Irreverence, and 2) Good food. BUT, this is NOT Burger King and a request of "having it your way" may not necessarily be met with the same level of pleasure. Burgers come with or without cheese, a mustard/ketchup based relish and onions. The onion rings are yummy. |
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Waimea Brewing Company
9400 Kaumualii Highway
Waimea, HI 96796
Phone: 808-338-9733
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Waimea Brewing Company offers local brews and good food under the palms on the grounds of Waimea Plantation Cottages. The menu contains traditional pub fare with a creative multi-ethnic "plantation" menu.
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Lappert's Ice Cream
5424 Koloa Road
Koloa, HI 96756
Phone: 808- 742-1272
Also, various other locations in Kaua'i
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Originally established in Hanapepe over 25 years ago, they continue to make all of their handmade ice cream and baked treats from this location. You will not find a better ice cream cone in Kaua'i, let alone anywhere else! |
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