sylvester

I've seen many restaurants listed near Poipu but was hoping for a dinner place that was a bit closer to Nawiliwili port, since we will have dropped off a car earlier. On the map, saw some BBQ places listed nearby, and we may end up doing something super casual, but still wanted some ideas for nicer seafood restaurants maybe no more than 15 or so min. by Uber or cab from the port. Suggestions? Thanks.

hpeabody

Perhaps Duke's

http://www.dukeskauai.com/

jamie99

Duke's is walking distance, you can either eat upstairs in the main restaurant (good salad bar) or downstairs at the more casual "Barefoot Bar".

Kathie

There is also an Italian restaurant in the hotel that has Dukes. Sorry, I don't remember the name.

MoonFish

Was just in Kauai and the cruise ship was in and Duke's is in walking distance.
There is an ABC store for souvenirs.
We had breakfast before our flight in the parking lot, that was very popular.
Kali paki beach hut.
Excellent food.
Marriott resort's are on the other side of Duke's, if you want to check that out.
Aloha

jamie99

The Italian place is Portofino, only ate there once a long time ago, food was pretty decent, service was slow (not uncommon in Hawaii) and they had a harpist at the time.

Kathie

Yes! That is the name of it. It is in the same building as Duke's, so walking distance to/from the cruise ship dock.

Kal

They finally have Uber on Kauai?

sylvester

Thank you all for your help. I'm not sure about Uber; just assumed it was there and hadn't yet checked into it to make sure.

Songdoc

Uber started on Kauai 3 or 4 months ago.

Kal

Yeahhhhhh baby!!!
Mahalo, doc.

Taxis were expensive...if you were lucky to get one!

We used them 2x just to go from the airport to the Islander on the Beach when we couldn't get a decent rental car price the first few days over in Dec/Jan. 5 miles and about $30-$0 is I recall correctly.

I'm thinking Uber drivers might be more motivated and maybe make the taxis a bit more available?

We like Mariachi's at The Harbor Mall. Nice views from the patio. I'm a chilihead and the cook makes some "special sauce". Hoooo babyyyy.

Kalapaki Beach Hut if you can find a seat. Good food, great people!

Not a big fan of JJ's Broiler.

Really liked our breakfast at Bamboo Grill and sushi in Anchor Harbor Mall. So filling I didn't eat the dinner on our flight home.

Depending how far you want to go from Nawiliwili, up the road is a local hangout we like called Dani's.

A little past Dani's is Hamura's and BBQ Inn. Never been to BBQ Inn but I have some friends who rave about it.

Shar

best burger on the island Beach Hut. It is a shame that the cruise ships dock there as it is not the prettiest part of the island.

MoonFish

Love Hamura Saimin in Lihue but its a uber ride..10 minutes.
Their lilikoi pie is fab..
Dukes is your best bet..
There is a popular place right there next to the ABC store that has great Aloha food..plus,best souvenir shop!

Lots of people still hitch hike in Kauai..
You'll still get that wonderful Aloha spirit.

sylvester

Thanks for all your great suggestions! We need more time to try them all!

Kal

IF it takes Uber 10 mins to drive you from the Harbor to Hamura's he might be ripping you off.