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Our top picks for more expensive restaurants on Kauai

There are many different types of restaurants in Hawaii. We have searched through all the restaurants and listed all the local ones. We have excluded national chains, as our goal is to get you to experience a more Hawaiian experience, as well as support more local Hawaii restaurants. If you would like to eat at a national chain, there are many around. Our recommendation is to venture out to these local restaurants to more fully experience your Hawaiian vacation. Below is a list of more expensive restaurants on Kauai. If you know of a restaurant in Kauai that should be on this list, please let us know why you feel that way. If you think a restaurant on this list doesn't deserve to be on here, let us know that as well.
Merriman's Kauai
Merriman's Kauai
  • Merriman's Kauai is one of the perfect examples of Hawaiian authenticity. You can treat yourself to its signature burger, which you can pair with your preferred local beer. Don't forget to try the sweet onion quesadilla made even more flavorful with mango chili sauce.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Nightly I 4:30pm-9:00pm 
    Happy Hours I 4:00pm-5:00pm
    Live Music I Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm-7:30pm

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TIME OPEN 4:00 PM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  45.00
Duke's Kauai
Duke's Kauai
  • Kauai continues to celebrate the legacy of its legendary surfer at Duke's. You can enjoy the same views he fell in love with, try the friendly waves of the Kalapaki Beach, and dine with friends and family on Pacific Rim dishes like the swimmers made from freshly caught fish. Then whet your appetite with the popular hula pie -- yum!

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I Lunch & Dinner I Monday - Saturday 11:00am-10:00pm
    Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner I  Sunday | 9:00am -10:00pm
    Live Music Daily

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TIME OPEN 9:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  35.00