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!
8 locals recommend
Koke'e Lodge
3600 Kokee Rd
8 locals recommend
If you’re heading to Kokee, this is a must stop near the top. Great food, coffee and desserts!
10 locals recommend
Wrangler's Steakhouse
9852 Kaumualii Hwy
10 locals recommend

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!!
68 locals recommend
Brennecke's Beach Broiler
2100 Hoone Rd
68 locals recommend
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!!
80 locals recommend
Beach House Restaurant
5022 Lawai Rd
80 locals recommend
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!!
17 locals recommend
Brick Oven Pizza
2-2555 Kaumualii Hwy
17 locals recommend
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!!
49 locals recommend
Da Crack
2827 Poipu Rd
49 locals recommend
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!!
43 locals recommend
Eating House 1849 Koloa
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka Rd
43 locals recommend
Everything on the menu is amazing, a must have is the chocolate souffle and/or apple crisp with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert!!
This is a must, get refreshed and energized!! So much to choose from. Too many favorites to list...
10 locals recommend
Kauai Juice Co Poipu
5460 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
10 locals recommend
This is a must, get refreshed and energized!! So much to choose from. Too many favorites to list...
Amazing food and ambiance!!
6 locals recommend
Kiawe Roots
2-3687 Ala Kalanikaumaka St
6 locals recommend
Amazing food and ambiance!!
13 locals recommend
Kukuiolono Park & Golf Course
854 Puu Rd
13 locals recommend
23 locals recommend
La Spezia
5492 Koloa Rd
23 locals recommend
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/
35 locals recommend
Little Fish Coffee Poipu
2294 Poipu Rd
35 locals recommend
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!!
15 locals recommend
Living Foods Market
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St
15 locals recommend
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.
9 locals recommend
Poipu Beach Athletic Club
2290 Poipu Rd
9 locals recommend
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.
14 locals recommend
Red Salt at Ko'a Kea
2251 Poipu Rd
14 locals recommend
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.
18 locals recommend
Stevenson's Library
1571 Poipu Rd
18 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Sueoka Store
5392 Koloa Rd
15 locals recommend
Romantic dinner for two, if you love red's order the Plumpjack Cab (if it's still on the menu).
16 locals recommend
Tidepools - Grand Hyatt Kauai
1571 Poipu Rd
16 locals recommend
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.
8 locals recommend
Aloha 'Aina Juice Cafe
4454 Nuhou St
8 locals recommend
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!!
8 locals recommend
Grove Farm
4050 Nawiliwili Rd
8 locals recommend
This is a must for some Kauai history!!
16 locals recommend
Hamura Saimin
2956 Kress St
16 locals recommend
If you love great food, creative mixologists and amazing views, this is the BEST!
6 locals recommend
Hualani's Restaurant
3770 Ala Oli St
6 locals recommend
If you love great food, creative mixologists and amazing views, this is the BEST!
91 locals recommend
Hukilau Lanai
520 Aleka Loop
91 locals recommend
Best fine dining on the island!! My personal fave! Must make reservations.
52 locals recommend
JO2 Restaurant
4-971 Kuhio Hwy
52 locals recommend
Best fine dining on the island!! My personal fave! Must make reservations.
Kiibo Restaurant
2991 Umi Street
If you love rum you have to check this place out!!
7 locals recommend
Kōloa Rum™ Company Store
3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy
7 locals recommend
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
6 locals recommend
Konohiki Seafoods
3-4301 Kuhio Hwy
6 locals recommend
Must stop to pick up poke bowls, sushi assortment, local plates, ginger fried chicken and shrimp
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!!
8 locals recommend
Mark's Place
1610 Haleukana St
8 locals recommend
“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
8 locals recommend
Rob's Good Times Grill
4303 Rice St
8 locals recommend
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!!
17 locals recommend
Sushi Bushido
4-484 Kuhio Hwy
17 locals recommend
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
6 locals recommend
Fish Market Dolphin
5-5016 Kuhio Hwy
6 locals recommend
Great to pick up some yummy food for the beach
One of the most beautiful gardens to take an amazing stroll through💖
8 locals recommend
Limahuli Garden Tour
Kuhio Highway
8 locals recommend
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.
19 locals recommend
Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Gardens & Sculpture Park
4101 Wailapa Rd
19 locals recommend
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.
175 locals recommend
Tahiti Nui Restaurant
5122 Kuhio Hwy
175 locals recommend
Best Mai Tai on The north shore!! Food is yummy too.
Hanalei Dolphin is my forever fave, much better than the South Side one (different owners).
161 locals recommend
The Dolphin Restaurant
5-5016 Kuhio Highway
161 locals recommend
Hanalei Dolphin is my forever fave, much better than the South Side one (different owners).
Yummy food and fun atmosphere
36 locals recommend
The Hanalei Gourmet
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy
36 locals recommend
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!!
8 locals recommend
Village Snack Shop & Bakery
5-5190 Kuhio Hwy
8 locals recommend
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!!
Best “top shelf” Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum, food is great too!
151 locals recommend
Happy Talk Lounge Restaurant & Bar
5380 Honoiki Rd
151 locals recommend
Best “top shelf” Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum, food is great too!
32 locals recommend
The Bistro
2484 Keneke St
32 locals recommend