4 Best Authentic Restaurants in Wailua (Kauai)

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A photo of The Crooked Surf at the Sheraton Coconut Beach Resort restaurant

1. The Crooked Surf at the Sheraton Coconut Beach Resort

4.6

Exceptional(11)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Wailua (Kauai)

Booked 2 times today

Welcome ~ E Komo MaiThe Crooked Surf is located oceanfront and poolside, just steps from the beach. Our outdoor bar in Kapaa features a menu of light fare and signature cocktails in a tropical environment.

A photo of Aina Kauai Restaurant restaurant

2. Aina Kauai Restaurant

5.0

Exceptional(396)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese Speciality • Kapaa

Booked 2 times today

Located in the heart of Kapa‘a town, ‘Āina Kaua‘i offers creative and delicious Japanese cuisine that highlights the flavors and bounty of Kaua’i. The menu features produce harvested at peak freshness from local farms, highlighting each element through refined Japanese cooking techniques. The open kitchen allows guests to observe the preparation of courses, while the choice “Chef’s Counter” features four exclusive seats where guests can interact with the chef throughout their meal. Guests can select libations from a drink menu which includes premium sake, Japanese beer, and wine. Hale ‘Aina Award Winner "Best Kaua‘i Restaurant" 2023 and 2024. Reservations required. Dietary restrictions must be confirmed by email (eat@ainakauai.com) before making a reservation. No refunds, changes, or cancellations.

3. Cafe Portofino

4.3

Awesome(2213)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lihue

Booked 21 times today

Authentic Northern Italian fare, also specializing in seafood and steaks. Cafe Portofino is a beautiful upscale restaurant overlooking the ocean located at the Royal Sonesta Resort. Please come and enjoy our award wining cuisine and breathtaking views. Official parking for the restaurant is available at the Royal Sonesta Resort.Please note, all seating is first come, first served- no special seating requests can be honored. For parties over 6, online reservations are not accepted, please call the main number.If you have children in your party, please leave a note on your reservation or message the restaurant so that we can better accommodate your seating. Grazie.

A photo of Mariachi's Authentic Mexican Cuisine restaurant

4. Mariachi's Authentic Mexican Cuisine

3.3

Good(1)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Lihue

Mariachi's Authentic Mexican Cuisine, in Lihue, crafts some of the finest Mexican food on Kauai, servings its vibrant and fresh dishes in a warm and inviting setting. For an ideal start to your meal, enjoy the creamy cheese dip blended with spicy chorizo sausage and the refreshing ceviche Acapulco with lime-marinated fish, cilantro and tomato. Some of Mariachi's Authentic Mexican Cuisine's specialty entrée dishes include the chimichanga jarocha deep-fried burrito filled with shrimp, mahi mahi and topped with tangy ranchero sauce, the mixed fajitas with chicken, beef and vegetables and the cubed pork chile verde cooked in a spicy green salsa. Vegetarian options, like the burrito vegetal with sautéed veggies and black beans and the enchiladas de espinaca topped with pipian sauce, are also popular with guests.Mariachi's Authentic Mexican Cuisine also serves daily breakfast and has happy hour specials worth celebrating.

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. The Crooked Surf at the Sheraton Coconut Beach Resort

2. Aina Kauai Restaurant

3. Cafe Portofino

4. Mariachi's Authentic Mexican Cuisine

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