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What’s the Best Fine Dining in Kauai? 5 Must-Try Restaurants

by on Apr 29, 2016
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If you’re in the mood for some fine dining in Kauai, you’re in luck.

On this gorgeous island, you’ll have no trouble finding great cuisine that meets the needs of the most demanding taste buds.

As you might expect, restaurants here serve some of the world’s best seafood, Hawaiian food, and Asian-influenced cooking. However, you can also find other international flavors, as well as eclectic tastes created by some of the best chefs in the Pacific.

To sample the best fine dining in Kauai, check out these top 5 restaurants:

1. Beach House, Poipu

The Beach House brings you an unforgettable ocean view along with its unique menu of Asian flavors.

Here, guests can order everything from crab cakes and wasabi-crusted fish saute to filet mignon. A wine menu is available, as well as a selection of signature cocktails. And you can finish off your meal with gourmet desserts, such as the Molten Chocolate Desire or the Hawaii Carrot Cake.

This is the perfect venue for a romantic dinner, an afternoon cocktail, or a seaside lunch.

2. Merriman’s Fish House, Poipu

Merriman’s Fish House is a well-known restaurant operated by chef Peter Merriman. The menu dishes up a creative blend of regional Hawaiian cuisine, which supports local farmers while offering the best Hawaiian flavors that money can buy.

The menu features fantastic fish dishes, such as wok-charred ahi, but also includes a variety of meat meals, from lamb to chicken.

The second-floor dining area offers stellar views, making this a great place to enjoy dinner. To ensure you have a table, make reservations ahead of time.

3. Tidepools, Koloa

Tidepools offers Hawaiian cuisine in a unique Hawaiian setting. The restaurant, located in the Grand Hyatt, is situated in the midst of thatch-roofed bungalows, a koi lagoon, and a flowing waterfall.

This restaurant has won a number of awards, not only for its cuisine, but also for its ambience – it has been named “the most romantic restaurant” by Hawaii Magazine readers.

Whether you are looking for panko-crusted ahi, butter-poached lobster, or the Hawaii catch of the day, you can’t go wrong at Tidepools.

The restaurant is open for dinner and features appetizers, a dinner menu, desserts, and a children’s menu.

4. Makana Terrace, Princeville

Makana Terrace is located in Princeville’s famous St. Regis resort and hotel.

Like much of the fine dining in Kauai, Makana Terrace focuses on Hawaiian cuisine…with a view. Make reservations early so you can enjoy a seat on the terrace, which offers an epic panorama of Hanalei Bay and the coastline.

The dinner menu features Asian influences, such as sushi and sashimi, as well as seafood favorites like prosciutto-wrapped mahi mahi and pan-seared onaga.

You can also stop by for an American-style or locally inspired breakfast.

5. Kauai Grill, Princeville

Kauai Grill is another St. Regis landmark, which offers an eclectic mix of global flavors.

Dinner entrees include seafood as well as some of the best steaks you’ll find on the Hawaiian Islands. The meals aren’t restricted to grilled steak and fish, however. You’ll also find a vegetarian menu and a gluten-free menu, plus a children’s menu.

No matter what you eat for dinner, you’ll be able to pair it with wine or a cocktail, then top it off with a selection from their dessert menu.

 

These are some of the best, most popular options when it comes to fine dining in Kauai. It’s true that the meals may set you back a bit, but it will be worth it.

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