Pono Market
Pono Market is a restaurant in Kapaa that offers a wide variety of no-frills, mainly takeout items. The small restaurant serves up traditional Hawaiian plate lunches (proteins such as chicken katsu and teriyaki fish, paired with rice and macaroni salad), as well as a large selection of sushi and sashimi. Ahi poke and roast pork are also top menu items. Wailua Municipal Golf Course is located about three miles to the southwest.
Pono Market
4-1300 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-4581
Mermaids Cafe
Mermaids Cafe is a small, walk-up restaurant in Kapaa with just a few tables. The cafe serves up Hawaiian-style cuisine with an emphasis on using fresh, local ingredients. Chicken coconut curry, seared ahi and chicken and tofu satay dishes are finished with just-picked citrus fruits and herbs. The menu also features freshly made beverages, including homemade lemonade. Puakea Golf Course is located about nine miles to the southwest.
Mermaids Cafe
4-1384 Kuhio Highway
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-2026
Trees Lounge
The Trees Lounge is a unique Kapaa restaurant that features live music nightly, a vibrant martini selection and a small plates menu with Cajun, Hawaiian and Jamaican cuisine. Popular dishes include seafood tacos and Cajun fries. The Lounge, which is open later than most Kapaa restaurants, offers a taste of nightlife that isn't often found on the island of Kauai. Kauai Lagoons Golf Club is located about six miles to the south.
Trees Lounge
440 Aleka Place # 1
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 823-0600
treesloungekauai.com
Hukilau Lanai
Hukilau Lanai, located on the Kauai Coast Resort property, specializes in fare that is a bit more upscale than the typical Kapaa eatery. The restaurant features chicken, steak and seafood dishes that include elements of local cuisine. The menu also offers unique appetizers and desserts, such as ahi poke nachos and banana and chocolate mousse. Poipu Bay Golf Course is located about 14 miles to the southwest.
Hukilau Lanai
Kauai Coast Resort
520 Aleka Loop
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-0600
hukilaukauai.com
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