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Mermaids Cafe


4.0 of 5 stars 44 ratings  |  Write a review

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3 of 5 stars
flannelpajamas   18 contributions
San Francisco
Oct 31, 2009

Eating in Kapaa on Sundays are challenging since many of the local places are closed. I have to say Mermaids was a waste of one of our food meals for the week, and the dishes were overpriced for what they were. But the truth is, any amount of money is too expensive when the food is bad. Be prepared to... more

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5 of 5 stars
razorfish   22 contributions
Mountain View, Arkansas
Oct 19, 2009

Based on TripAdvisor reviews we tried Mermaids and were very glad that we did. It was so good that we went back a second time for lunch. The food was fresh and healthy. Good salsa. I had a wrap and a plate lunch. I will definitely return to Mermaids on my next trip to Kauai. more

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2 of 5 stars
kauaitripper   2 contributions
Hawaii
Oct 15, 2009

Mermaids WAS one of our favorite places to grab a quick healthy bite to eat until...we were inundated by panhandlers one Friday evening. They were relentless and in some cases, rude. Found out these same guys frequent Mermaids on an almost daily basis since they are legally allowed to be on the sidewalk--which is where tables from the restaurant are... more

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5 of 5 stars
ambermhaynes   3 contributions
Seattle
Sep 10, 2009

Food was great. Friendly service. Very reasonable prices. I wish we would have gone there at the beginning of our stay—I could have eaten there every night! more

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4 of 5 stars
SofiaTacos   6 contributions
Norman, OK
Aug 19, 2009

If you're kicking around Kapaa and need a quick meal, this is a great little hole-in-the-wall type place. Food is tasty, fresh, and quick. more

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5 of 5 stars
CNSmith   10 contributions
Lexington, Virginia
Aug 10, 2009

Ahi was featured here too. Satay and tacos streetside after Mai Tais at Eastside. Food was fresh, delicious, and well-prepared. Lots of to-go orders were picked up by othere restaurant staffers - good sign to me. more

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5 of 5 stars
GinaOfOC   3 contributions
Orange County, CA
Jul 9, 2009

If you like high quality, gourmet, healthy food...did I say healthy and TASTY?!?! This place is amazing! Thrown off at first as it appears as a takeout dive with only a few tables on the strip of Kapaa. Very unassuming! Had the most delicious Ahi wrap with a wasabi sauce...want to bring one home on our flight home! Hubby had... more

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4 of 5 stars
cessprin22   16 contributions
Jul 1, 2009

Love, love, love the ahi tuna nori wraps more

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5 of 5 stars
Wise_Traveler_NC   26 contributions
Apex, NC
Mar 27, 2009

Very nice teeny little place for a quick relaxing lunch! Food is very unique, healthy, tasty. The wasabi sauce is heavenly! It will get you addicted. The ahi tuna salad or wraps are best. The hibiscus tea and lemonade mix was excellent. more

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4 of 5 stars
sstwinkle   4 contributions
San Diego
Mar 17, 2009

This is a sweet place to go if you are vegetarian, or just want something quick, fresh and healthy. The wraps are large. Some of the choices include whole wheat, seafood, brown rice, tofu, vegetables, and other light nutritious options, and are ready within minutes. more

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Mermaids Cafe Address

1384 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746-1661
Tel: 808 821 2026
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.