Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > United States
Reload this Page >

Two Kauai Restaurant Questions

Search

Two Kauai Restaurant Questions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 27th, 2005, 05:22 PM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 718
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Two Kauai Restaurant Questions

First of all, can someone describe what Tomkat's Grill is like? Is it a cat themed restaurant? Would you recommend it for a family restaurant with two girls who like cats? The Blue Book removed their Ono do to slow service recently. Anyone still recommend a visit?
Second question: Is Roy's open for lunch? If not, what time does it open?
Ashley24 is offline  
Old Jun 27th, 2005, 06:34 PM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,022
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Have never been to Tomkat's, so can't answer that one...slow service is something we who live on this island, just deal with. 8-)

Roy's is dinner-only; they start serving at around 6pm -- but reservations are _strongly_ advised (small, but popular dining spot for visitors and locals alike). Pricey, so be prepared.
auntiemaria is offline  
Old Jun 27th, 2005, 06:53 PM
  #3  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 921
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Tomkat's is in a little courtyard in Koloa which also has a few offices on it (Garden Isle Realty for one).
There are cats wandering around and draped on the furniture.
Pleasant enough but the food wasn't anything special. I wouldn't make a special trip to Koloa just to go there.
pspercy is offline  
Old Jun 28th, 2005, 12:02 AM
  #4  
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I agree with pspercy... The Blue Book author's cute description makes Tomkat's sound more exciting for kids than it is. I expected way more cat stuff around, for my daughters to enjoy. We actually had to point out most of the cat decor for them. It is more on the quaint-side. The courtyard is nice. It was pleasant enough, food was fine, we had no problems with slow service.
HvnScentU2 is offline  
Old Jun 28th, 2005, 02:55 AM
  #5  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 718
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
There are actual cats wondering around inside the restaurant? I hate to say it, but my daughters would love that, but is it sanitary?
Ashley24 is offline  
Old Jun 28th, 2005, 06:39 AM
  #6  
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
dont know those restaurants. just want to add my recommendations:
Postcards in Hanalei
MeMa's Thai in Kapa'a (order Evil Jungle Prince-SO ONO!)
kauaiwahine is offline  
Old Jun 28th, 2005, 07:48 AM
  #7  
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 373
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Is it sanitary? Well, I have cats wandering around my house and I certainly consider it sanitary.
pdxgirl is offline  
Old Jun 28th, 2005, 08:05 AM
  #8  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,022
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Ashley24:

Most of the restaurants here on Kaua`i are open-air -- visits by "critters" are inevitable. One of the most unusual, is Wahoooooo in Kapa`a with the herd of goats in the adjoining grove of palm trees. Ono CharBurger in Anahola is known (and loved) for its bevy of chickens who beg for handouts at all the tables. ~gt;

auntiemaria is offline  
Old Jun 28th, 2005, 10:26 AM
  #9  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 718
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Ok...I get the point! LOL! Is Ono Charburger the same restaurant as Duane's OnoCharburger?
Ashley24 is offline  
Old Jun 28th, 2005, 10:47 AM
  #10  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,022
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Yep, that's the one. Duane moved to the mainland quite a few years ago...
auntiemaria is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
OlgaM
United States
8
Aug 19th, 2006 05:41 PM
Brian_in_Charlotte
United States
6
Feb 6th, 2006 10:16 AM
Alisa
United States
33
Aug 29th, 2005 07:44 PM
amelie
United States
10
Apr 22nd, 2004 06:52 AM
Iza
United States
29
Jul 23rd, 2002 06:00 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -