Princeville Restaurants

Post Cards Café
Bali Hai Restaurant
Cafe Hanalei
Paradise Bar & Grill
Hanalei Restaurants
Baracuda
Zelo’s
Tropical Taco
Bubba’s

Duane's Ono-Char Burger
Scotty's
Mermaids Cafe
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Post Cards Café

5-5075 Kuhio Highway (approx 2 miles from Nihilanai)
This small cottage style restaurant is a must to visit. Ensure you call for reservations. You won’t be disappointed.
Ph: (808)-826-1191 www.postcardscafe.com

Bali Hai Restaurant

(Presently closed for renovations)
This is an expensive open-air restaurant serving Pacific Rim cuisine that is worth the price if you are in the mood for a nice meal. The view is spectacular, overlooking Hanalei Bay. If you can, make a reservation around dusk to witness one of the most impressive sunsets you will ever see. There is also a bar and cocktail lounge that is less expensive, where you can order food and see the same sunset.
Ph: (808) 826-6522 www.summitpacificinc.com

Cafe Hanalei

Guests can enjoy innovative menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Sit on the terrace and enjoy the same views as the Bali Hai Restaurant, but from a different perspective. During lunch, you can watch the surfers at the world famous surf break, Hanalei Bay.
Ph: (800) 826-4400

Check out this review.

“A gorgeous panorama of land and sea graces diners who make the wise decision to frequent Cafe Hanalei. Morning and evening, the scenery enhances the kitchen's well-conceived dishes, which include a host of Asian-themed appetizers (ahi sashimi, Thai spring rolls) and entrees ranging from broiled freshwater eel to steamed snapper and a rich Black Angus ribeye. For added value and spectacle, try to catch Friday night's seafood buffet and Sunday's elegant champagne brunch. And whether you dine inside or out, the views remain.”

Paradise Bar & Grill

Located in the Princeville Shopping Center. This family restaurant serves good food. You can get Hawaii's famous fish (served at other more expensive establishments) without breaking your wallet.
Ph: (808) 826-1775

Hanalei Restaurants

These restaurants are located approximately 10 minutes from Nihilani.

Baracuda

This is a favorite. You can order fresh ocean fish, the best steak on Kauai, daily specials, local produce and a full bar. The restaurant features outdoor courtyard seating overlooking Hanalei’s lush green taro fields and tasteful live music in the evening. Ahi spring rolls, potato-crusted mahimahi (dolphin fish) and Kilauea-goat-cheese salad are great choices. Save room for the blackberry cheesecake!
Ph: (808) 826-7081

Zelo’s

This quaint little restaurant is open to serve lunch and dinner. The food is fresh, the portions are large and the service is island friendly. The fish and chips are a good choice, made from Ono, one of Hawaii's great fish.
Ph: (808) 826-9700

Scotty's Beachside Barbecue

4-1546 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746
Ph: 808-823-8480
Fax: 808-823-8481  www.scottysbbq.com

Mermaids Cafe

This is a great little restaurant in the heart of Kapaa that could be easily overlooked. Check out this article from the Feb 5th Garden Island – “Mermaids Cafe: The fresh taste of Kaua‘i cooked up with flair.” Mermaids Cafe is serious when they say their fish is fresh‐caught and they have the boat to
prove it! “We go out about three days a week,” said owner Kelsey Maraven of the 24‐foot white Mermaids fishing boat. “We mostly get Ahi but also sometimes Mahi and Ono.” Unique menu offerings such as the Ahi Nori Wrap, The Ahi Cilantro Wrap, the Focaccia Sandwich and many more all feature the fresh fish caught regularly by the Mermaids crew. The cafe also supports local
fishermen, when necessary, to supply their fresh fish. Mermaids Cafe opened its doors back in 1999 under Debra Elkins, the original mermaid. Maraven, who
helped Elkins run the cafe through the years, has now taken over as part owner along with business partner John Charter.
The cute outdoor cafe is located right off Kuhio Highway in Old Kapa‘a Town, next door to Java Kai. It is brightly colored yellow with teal trim, giving it a classic tropical look you can’t miss as you drive by. In addition to bringing in the fresh fish, the Mermaids crew helps out with the vegetable garden located
nearby where they grow much of the ingredients used in their flavorful dishes. Kale, bok choy, cilantro, lemon grass and basil are just a few of the fresh‐grown treasures you will find on your plate at Mermaids. Right now all the salad greens come from Dante’s farm in Kapahi, but Maraven said he plans to start growing his own salad greens soon. “The goal we have for Mermaids Cafe is to be self‐sustainable,” said Maraven. With the fishing boat and the garden, I’d say they’re well on their way to achieving that goal. They also
bake their own focaccia bread and make all their own sauces, dressings and salsas from scratch. Maraven said that he is constantly hearing from customers how fresh the food tastes. There are many locals and visitors who enjoy coming back again and again and since taking over two years ago, Maraven
has strived to make sure the food is consistently fresh, healthy and delicious. The open kitchen is a welcome site and you can look right in and watch the chefs hard at work preparing your food. “It’s nice to see your food being cooked in front on you,” Maraven said. “That’s one of the things that
attracted people in the first place.” Mermaids cafe tries to be as accommodating as possible for its customers. When it comes to special
dietary needs, they offer vegan and gluten‐free options and can even adjust the amount or type of cooking oil used if need be. When it comes to small children, there is a high chair as well as a special keiki menu available by request. Want something that’s not on the menu? Just ask. Mermaids will do what they can to help suit your needs. Don’t forget to ask about their daily specials. Monday is Pad Thai day with a choice of chicken, tofu or ahi pad thai in a delectable peanut sauce with noodles and veggies. Everyday of the week a new special is determined depending on what ingredients are available.
What to drink? How about Thai iced tea with coconut milk, or organic spearmint, lemongrass or tropical hibiscus iced tea? Refreshing homemade lemonade, tropical hibiscus lemonade and bottled water are also available.
Umbrella‐shaded tables are the perfect place to sit and enjoy your meal or take it with you to the beach in a biodegradable to‐go container. Parking is available on the street out front and there is additional parking around back.
Mermaids Cafe is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday. Located at 1384 Kuhio Highway in Old Kapa‘a
Town. Call them at 821‐2026. Back to top.

Tropical Taco

This is a great place for lunch that's affordable for the entire family. Try the fish tacos.
Ph: (808) 827-8226

Bubba’s

Good hamburgers and a great place to eat lunch with the family. Bubba's sits right in the heart of Hanalei so you can take it all in while you're eating. Other menu items include fish burgers chili fries and a decent chicken caesar salad.
Ph: (808) 826-7839

Duane's Ono-Char Burger

Ono of Kauai's classics this restaurant has been in existence for more than 30 years. The restaurant is Located on Kuhio Hwy at Anahola. The food is good and reasonable. make sure you try their marionberry shake. You will not be disappointed. Check out their menu!

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If you are cooking at home make sure you visit the Hanlei Dolphin Fish Market. We will continue to update this area and would appreciate hearing about your dining experiences.