Deann K’s Guidebook

Deann K
Deann K’s Guidebook

West Side Faves (Port Allen to Kokee)

If you are enjoying or coming through this area of Kauai, these are my recommendations
If you’re heading to Kokee, this is a must stop near the top. Great food, coffee and desserts!
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Koke'e Lodge
3600 Kokee Rd
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If you’re heading to Kokee, this is a must stop near the top. Great food, coffee and desserts!
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Wrangler's Steakhouse
9852 Kaumualii Hwy
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South Side Faves (Koloa, Poipu to Kalaheo)

If you are staying in your area, these are my faves
This restaurant has great views, relaxed atmosphere and yummy food!! My fave pok'e bowl (made to order) and amazing burgers!!
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Brennecke's Beach Broiler
2100 Hoone Rd
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This restaurant has great views, relaxed atmosphere and yummy food!! My fave pok'e bowl (made to order) and amazing burgers!!
This is a special occasion dinner spot with the best sunsets!!
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Beach House Restaurant
5022 Lawai Rd
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This is a special occasion dinner spot with the best sunsets!!
Try the pineapple, mushroom, portuguese sausage, bacon on white crust with garlic butter pizza. It's amazing!!
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Brick Oven Pizza
2-2555 Kaumualii Hwy
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Try the pineapple, mushroom, portuguese sausage, bacon on white crust with garlic butter pizza. It's amazing!!
The yummiest Mexican food fix...I love the fish burritos and fish or pork tacos. Must order online and pick up, this place is always busy!!
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Da Crack
2827 Poipu Rd
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The yummiest Mexican food fix...I love the fish burritos and fish or pork tacos. Must order online and pick up, this place is always busy!!
Everything on the menu is amazing, a must have is the chocolate souffle and/or apple crisp with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert!!
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Eating House 1849 Koloa
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka Rd
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Everything on the menu is amazing, a must have is the chocolate souffle and/or apple crisp with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert!!
Holoholo Grill
Honu Bar
This is a must, get refreshed and energized!! So much to choose from. Too many favorites to list...
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Kauai Juice Co Poipu
5460 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
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This is a must, get refreshed and energized!! So much to choose from. Too many favorites to list...
Kauai Poke Co.
Amazing food and ambiance!!
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Kiawe Roots
2-3687 Ala Kalanikaumaka St
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Amazing food and ambiance!!
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Kukuiolono Park & Golf Course
854 Puu Rd
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La Spezia
5492 Koloa Rd
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Just across the street...acai bowls, coffee, smoothies, etc. Order online before you pick it up becuase there is always a line!! https://littlefishcoffee.com/
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Little Fish Coffee Poipu
2294 Poipu Rd
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Just across the street...acai bowls, coffee, smoothies, etc. Order online before you pick it up becuase there is always a line!! https://littlefishcoffee.com/
Stock up your refrigerator with Okinawan sweet potato, beet, broccoli or pasta salad. Plenty of choices for the BBQ...organic meats, chicken and fresh local fish. The menu here is amazing too!!
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Living Foods Market
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St
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Stock up your refrigerator with Okinawan sweet potato, beet, broccoli or pasta salad. Plenty of choices for the BBQ...organic meats, chicken and fresh local fish. The menu here is amazing too!!
As my guest, you and your guests will have complimentary full access to this club. Full outdoor gym, fitness classes, tennis, pool w/slide, jacuzzi, restaurant, bar, live music and occasional concerts. A perfect place to spend the day when you have a late flight as they have locker rooms and showers available.
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Poipu Beach Athletic Club
2290 Poipu Rd
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As my guest, you and your guests will have complimentary full access to this club. Full outdoor gym, fitness classes, tennis, pool w/slide, jacuzzi, restaurant, bar, live music and occasional concerts. A perfect place to spend the day when you have a late flight as they have locker rooms and showers available.
Best fine dining on the South Side (and 2 minutes walking from condo). Make reservations well in advance. They also have a Sushi Bar (no reservations, first come first serve) excellent! Get there at opening to get a seat. Call Koa Kea and check for hours of operation or check my condo manual.
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Red Salt at Ko'a Kea
2251 Poipu Rd
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Best fine dining on the South Side (and 2 minutes walking from condo). Make reservations well in advance. They also have a Sushi Bar (no reservations, first come first serve) excellent! Get there at opening to get a seat. Call Koa Kea and check for hours of operation or check my condo manual.
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RumFire Poipu Beach
2440 Hoonani Rd
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Stevenson's Library
1571 Poipu Rd
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Sueoka Store
5392 Koloa Rd
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Romantic dinner for two, if you love red's order the Plumpjack Cab (if it's still on the menu).
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Tidepools - Grand Hyatt Kauai
1571 Poipu Rd
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Romantic dinner for two, if you love red's order the Plumpjack Cab (if it's still on the menu).

East side/South east faves (Kapaa to Lihue)

If you are enjoying or coming through this area of Kauai, these are my recommendations
They have my favorite Acai, Pataya (dragon fruit) and fresh juices...you have to make this one of your first places to visit, it will definitely be one of your favorites too.
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Aloha 'Aina Juice Cafe
4454 Nuhou St
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They have my favorite Acai, Pataya (dragon fruit) and fresh juices...you have to make this one of your first places to visit, it will definitely be one of your favorites too.
Deli & Bread Connection
3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy
This is a must for some Kauai history!!
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Grove Farm
4050 Nawiliwili Rd
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This is a must for some Kauai history!!
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Hamura Saimin
2956 Kress St
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If you love great food, creative mixologists and amazing views, this is the BEST!
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Hualani's Restaurant
3770 Ala Oli St
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If you love great food, creative mixologists and amazing views, this is the BEST!
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Hukilau Lanai
520 Aleka Loop
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Best fine dining on the island!! My personal fave! Must make reservations.
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JO2 Restaurant
4-971 Kuhio Hwy
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Best fine dining on the island!! My personal fave! Must make reservations.
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Kauai Beer Company
4265 Rice St
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Kauai Diner
Kauaʻi Sushi Station
Kenji Burger Lihue
Kiibo Restaurant
2991 Umi Street
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Kintaro Japanese Restaurant
4-370 Kuhio Hwy
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If you love rum you have to check this place out!!
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Kōloa Rum™ Company Store
3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy
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If you love rum you have to check this place out!!
Must stop to pick up poke bowls, sushi assortment, local plates, ginger fried chicken and shrimp
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Konohiki Seafoods
3-4301 Kuhio Hwy
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Must stop to pick up poke bowls, sushi assortment, local plates, ginger fried chicken and shrimp
Lana's Cafe
Authentic Filipino Food, love the pork n peas, fried chicken and pancit!!
Mama Lucy's Kitchen
4495 Puhi Road
Authentic Filipino Food, love the pork n peas, fried chicken and pancit!!
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Mark's Place
1610 Haleukana St
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Napali Brewing Co.
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Pho Kauai
4303 Rice St
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“Puakea Grill” hours of operation breakfast: 7am to 10:30am lunch 10:30am to 6p. Great food, local favorites and comfortable atmosphere.
Puakea Golf Course
4150 Nuhou St
“Puakea Grill” hours of operation breakfast: 7am to 10:30am lunch 10:30am to 6p. Great food, local favorites and comfortable atmosphere.
My faves-french dip, fish sandwich, hamachi & salmon sashimi, Prime Rib on Fridays, Sushi on Saturdays
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Rob's Good Times Grill
4303 Rice St
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My faves-french dip, fish sandwich, hamachi & salmon sashimi, Prime Rib on Fridays, Sushi on Saturdays
If you want fun and sushi, this is the spot. Try the 24 karat golden roll or hamachi kama. YUM!!
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Sushi Bushido
4-484 Kuhio Hwy
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If you want fun and sushi, this is the spot. Try the 24 karat golden roll or hamachi kama. YUM!!
Yummy Mexican Food, Best Mango and House Margaritas
Verde Restaurant LIHUE
4454 Nuhou St
Yummy Mexican Food, Best Mango and House Margaritas

North east to North faves (Anahola to Ke’e)

If you are enjoying or coming through this area of Kauai, these are my recommendations
Great to pick up some yummy food for the beach
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Fish Market Dolphin
5-5016 Kuhio Hwy
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Great to pick up some yummy food for the beach
Best “top shelf” Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum, food is great too!
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Happy Talk Lounge Restaurant & Bar
5380 Honoiki Rd
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Best “top shelf” Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum, food is great too!
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Kalalea Juice Hale
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One of the most beautiful gardens to take an amazing stroll through💖
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Limahuli Garden Tour
Kuhio Highway
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One of the most beautiful gardens to take an amazing stroll through💖
My favorite botanical gardens...on the way to the north shore. There are several tours to choose from, make reservations before you head out.
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Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Gardens & Sculpture Park
4101 Wailapa Rd
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My favorite botanical gardens...on the way to the north shore. There are several tours to choose from, make reservations before you head out.
Best Mai Tai on The north shore!! Food is yummy too.
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Tahiti Nui Restaurant
5122 Kuhio Hwy
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Best Mai Tai on The north shore!! Food is yummy too.
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The Bistro
2484 Keneke St
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Hanalei Dolphin is my forever fave, much better than the South Side one (different owners).
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The Dolphin Restaurant
5-5016 Kuhio Highway
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Hanalei Dolphin is my forever fave, much better than the South Side one (different owners).
Yummy food and fun atmosphere
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The Hanalei Gourmet
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy
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Yummy food and fun atmosphere
THE BEST CHILI PEPPER CHICKEN!! Although everything is amazing here, it may be hard to choose but I always get the same thing...a must try!!
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Village Snack Shop & Bakery
5-5190 Kuhio Hwy
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THE BEST CHILI PEPPER CHICKEN!! Although everything is amazing here, it may be hard to choose but I always get the same thing...a must try!!