Taste of Hawaii

This collection highlights Kauai's diverse culinary landscape, ranging from casual roadside stands to upscale resort dining. Kilauea Fish Market provides fresh poke and local produce, while Merriman’s Fish House emphasizes the regional farm-to-table movement with an extensive wine list. For traditional plate lunches, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue offers standard island fare, while Red Salt and Nanea Restaurant and Bar serve refined dishes using locally sourced ingredients. The list also includes Huli Chicken, featuring traditional rotisserie-style preparation over open flames.

Kilauea Fish Market

A great food market selling a wide range of yummy items, from deli snacks to locally produced fruit and wines.

Nanea Restaurant and Bar

Located at The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, this restaurant serves island-inspired dishes featuring ingredients sourced from local Kauai farms and fishermen.

Merriman's

This fish restaurant features mostly original Hawaiian cuisine. The list of wines is long and very well chosen.

Red Salt

Luxurious restaurant situated in the Ko'a Kea resort. Enjoy the delicious Hawaiian meals at this wonderful place with great ocean views.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

A local chain specializing in traditional Hawaiian plate lunches, which typically consist of two scoops of white rice, macaroni salad, and various meat or seafood entrees.

Huli Chicken

A roadside eatery specializing in rotisserie chicken cooked over local kiawe wood and basted in a sweet soy-based glaze.