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Hukilau Lanai

520 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
8088220600
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Ranked #1 of 81 restaurants in Kapaa
Price range: $20 - $40
Cuisines: Seafood
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Good for: Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Description: Beautiful views of the romantic torchlit landscaped grounds of the Kauai Coast Resort and the blue Pacific Ocean are yours at Hukilau Lanai. Hukilau Lanai has indoor and outdoor seating, Kauai Fresh Cuisine, a special wine list of "20 wines for $20-something", a full bar, seating in the bar as well as on the lanai with gentle tropical breezes. Hukilau is known for its fine food and service. Fresh Island produce, fish fresh from the Pacific and Hawaiian chocolate are signatures that define the menu along with old favorites. Everybody loves the Hukilau...
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Arlington, Virginia
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5 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Nice location and overall nice atmosphere. Good for couples, but also for dinner with friends or family. Very good food. Personnel is very friendly and professional, made it easy our choices and meet our expectations.

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See 5 more reviews by Pave75 for Kapaa
Newcastle NSW
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

The flavours were excellent, - great fresh ingredients, good menu choices, lovely wine, beautiful service and lovely location. The staff were helpful and friendly without being all over you. Service was prompt and presentation was very good. Bookings were being taken two days in advance - but it is worth the effort to get a table here.

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See 3 more reviews by bronzview for Kapaa
California
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55 restaurant reviews
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139 helpful votes 139 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

Since I read that this is where the locals go for a special night out, I picked the Hukilau to celebrate our 14 year anniversary. They use fresh ingredients from local farmers in Kauai and the neighbor islands. I do have to say that their advertisement of “ocean-view dining” is a little deceiving. It's more like a lanai where you... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

We visit Kauai regularly and last year decided this was our favorite restaurant in this region. We made reservations to go back wondering if it would be the same - it was! Great food, intriguing menu combinations and such a pleasant setting.

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See 3 more reviews by AuthorTraveler for Kapaa
Tucson, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

This was one of the best meals we've ever had. The tasting menu was wonderful. Each course was paired perfectly with the wine. The candied ahi was so good that I could have made it my whole meal. They are also very good with gluten free. I had my own gf bread, baked when I ordered. The wait staff was... More

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San Francisco, California
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6 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

My party of four all had the mixed seafood grill a few nights ago and it was as described in other reviews: Pineapple-skewered prawns escorted on either side of the plate by mahi-mahi and walu on the night we were there. Unlike many places we dined on Kauai, they actually had great, attentive service. A gorgeous ice water container was... More

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Buckhannon, West Virginia
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54 restaurant reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

The concierge recommended this restaurant and assisted us in getting reservations. The food was really great, especially the Poke Nachos. The only bad thing was the mosquitos, I received 5 bites in the matter on minutes, because the tradewinds were not blowing. The staff had repellant and that helped. It was great dining and service was excellent.

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See 4 more reviews by Debbie H for Kapaa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Very nice atmosphere. Food very good, wait staff very good. We sat in a pleasant, comfortable bar area while waiting to be seated. Everyone enjoyed their meal thoroughly. We highly recommend a visit. The restaurant is in a resort with very nice grounds and access to a beautiful shore. Take a walk there before or after dinner.

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austin
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19 restaurant reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

when i walked into this restaurant, I thought i walked into the wrong place. it's a restaurant hotel, and the people there were all from Jersey. The restaurant was packed, but we ate in the bar area and the food was excellent. This was the best pork we had on the island. highly recommend.

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Los Angeles, California
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5 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

This wasI our first time at this restaurant. The food was good as were the drinks. The restaurant is quiet and nice. The only problem I had with this restaurant is we were not seated on time although we had a confirmed reservation. Otherwise, a nice experinece.

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