JO2 transforms nature’s bounty into exquisite dishes incorporating Kaua`i-grown heirloom vegetables and the freshest ingredients from the sea. With the culinary influences of clean flavors of Japanese cooking, and ingredients inspired by Hawai`i’s multiethnic community, JO2’s succulent offerings are both creative and rooted in tradition.
Acclaimed spot for thoughtfully sourced Hawaiian-inspired cuisine in modern surrounds. Based on 872 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ No takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
4-971 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746
Phone: (808) 212-1627
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Hours
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
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Reviews
Breana McGowan
The website menu isn’t properly updated so make sure to click the QR code on the site to get the updated menu, assuming they update that regularly. Luckily, when we went, it was and it was much better than the small bites listed on the site. And it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend having a friend to share as many plates and you can with so that you can taste all the variety. And if you love truffle and cocktails, do not miss the truffle wash drink. I haven’t had anything like it before and have been googling trying to figure out how to repeat.
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Erik Sponholz
Highlights: The octopus stole the show for us. Best I’ve ever ate! Beef cheek and ahi belly were second to that. Marlin was good, the Tom Yum curry was outstanding. Prices are fair, presentation is great.
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Júlia Grala
Such a great experience! The ambience, the food, the servers. Great for a date. I’m vegetarian and my boyfriend is not, we both had plenty of options. I think their menu changes from time to time, everything we ordered was great. You have to try the edamame tempura!
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Justus Bey
This is our second visit to JO2! We liked it so much the first time we came back! When you come to eat, make sure to get a reservation! They are very busy with good reason! From the chef to the hostess, everyone is service oriented! They make you sure you have a good experience!Our server was Jacgue! She was amazing! She gave us good recommendations both times! We requested her specifically on this visit! We had the early dinner special! My favorites were the avocado summer roll and uku with green curry! You should come as soon as you can to try the food! You have go to try the green tempura! When you like the food, then make sure to tell the chef, he has earned the compliments for sure!!
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Ryanne Dean
What a fun night at Jo2; I’ve been dying to try this place out after getting my Cuzzy a gift card for her birthday. The pictures from their dinner looked amazing. Fast forward a couple weeks and we had another birthday to celebrate and a big group of us came. The chef was so nice an brought out a couple complimentary starters. The crafted cocktails were all delicious…I think we tried most of them. The honeycomb salad was delicious, my Beef cheeks were tender and just melted in your mouth. I loved the noodles in the Bolognese, they were the perfect texture. I also really enjoyed the cheesecake w/ the coffee sorbet and my son loved the Pana Cotta.
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Sheldon Sachs
Amazing food, artistically presented, and served with professionalism and enthusiasm. It was easily the best and most affordable gourmet meal we’ve had on the island for some time. Highly recommended.
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Amber Thompson
BEST MEAL OF THE TRIP! Omg the food was AMAZING. We had the early dinner pre fixe menu. 3 courses for $35 and it was DELICIOUS. The Lilikoi Martini is a not-to-miss item. The chef was on par at this restaurant, that’s for sure.
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Scott Griest
The addition of JO2 to Kauai has really elevated the food scene! Located in Kapaa in a strip mall. Don’t let the outside fool you!
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Christina Ng
Need to have reservations. There is limited walk ups they sit at the small bar. Don’t show up early for your reservation, no waiting inside. It was super windy the night we went. We waited a long time between our starters and our entrees. Other who sat down at the same time had finished and left and we were just getting our entrees.
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Marianne Sanada
Super delicious meal! We made reservations but showed up a little early (close to opening time) and got seated right away.
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