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Bar AcudavsHukilau Lanai
Both restaurants are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Bar Acuda is preferred by most writers compared to Hukilau Lanai. Bar Acuda scores 88 with endorsements from 7 reviewers including Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and goop.
Bar Acuda
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Lonely Planet
goop
Where
Fodor's
Frommer's
5 Kuhio Hwy 5161, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
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Gayot14.0
"Like an oasis in the desert, this sharp little tapas restaurant has refreshed the otherwise rather dreary culinary world of Kauai's North Shore." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A list of 50 wines with a focus on Rhone-style varieties, half of them offered by the glass, accompanies the Spanish-style tapas dishes at Kauai's Bar Acuda in Hanalei." Full review
Zagat4.0
"Expect "a bit of urban chic" at this "lively" Med mecca in "picturesque" Hanalei, a "people-watching" scene that "could stand on its own in San Francisco or New York."" Full review
Lonely Planet "A trendy wine and tapas bar presents ornately plated food that’s noteworthy, but pricey." Full review
goop " Thanks to the chef’s close collaboration with island fishermen and local organic farmers, these small plates are brimming with Hawaii-inspired fare made from fresh, regional ingredients." Full review
Where "Modern Bali meets city chic in this candlelit tapas joint. The extensive wine list and upscale atmosphere attracts a sophisticated island crowd." Full review
Fodor's "This hip and pricey tapas bar is a top place in Hanalei in terms of tastiness, creativity, and pizzazz." Full review
Frommer's "Named one of Food & Wine magazine’s “Top 10 New American Chefs” in 1996...menu changes to reflect seasonal tastes and availability but usually includes a seared fresh fish and grilled beef skewers." Full review
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Note that this is a more smartly dressed crowd than just about anywhere else in Hanalei.
Hukilau Lanai Zagat Gayot Fodor's Where Frommer's
520 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
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Zagat4.6
"Enjoy "gourmet" Hawaii Regional fare made with local ingredients "while watching the tiki-torch lighting in a beautiful garden setting" at this Kauai Coast Resort "jewel"." Full review
Gayot13.0
"A casual, airy setting, much like sitting out on a friend's lanai, makes this restaurant at the Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy very pleasant and enjoyable." Full review
Fodor's "Relying heavily on super-fresh island fish and locally grown vegetables, this restaurant offers quality food that is competently and creatively prepared." Full review
Where "Spend happy hours dining on dynamite dishes that incorporate ingredients from the islands into every plate." Full review
Frommer's "Chef/owner Ron Miller has inspired residents and visitors to find their way here in droves since 2002." Full review
