Innovative small plates such as polenta & scallops steal the show at this urban chic eatery. Based on 826 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ No delivery
Address:
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714
Phone: (808) 826-7081
Website: https://www.cudahanalei.com/
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Hours
| Saturday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
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Reviews
Yael Egnal
One of our favorite meals in Kauai!!! We didn’t have a reservation and got to the restaurant at 5:20pm to try to snag bar seating. By 5:30pm there was a long line behind us. In the bar area, they have about 3 high tops for 2 people each and space for about 8 people at the bar. Our waitress was lovely. We loved every single dish. Totally lived up to the hype. Highlights were the scallops, lamb ribs, and fish. Passion fruit cheesecake was to die for.
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Pamela Rosecrance
We waited for a table at the chefs counter. It was fun to order a cocktail, see meals being prepared here, and talk to the chefs. We LOVED the scallops and the cucumber salad. We also got the pizza which was pretty good. The honeycomb goat cheese plate was okay- bread was a bit stale and cold and the apples were bland, honeycomb and cheese were good. We’d love to come back and try other dishes. We sat at the bar and bartenders were friendly and provided excellent service!
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Jenny Newman
I recommend the Hawaiian fish, scallops, lamb riblettes and lilikoi cheesecake. Unfortunately their braised short rib disappointed – husband says it was cooked too long (B’s kitchen does it much better). They had yummy cheese pizzas for my kids which was nice.
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Morteza Irdmousa
Great service combined with delicious tapas makes for a great experience with family or friends. The highest rated plates in our group were braised short ribs, lamb chops, lentils, and cheese cake.
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Cate Genshaw
We were unable to get reservations but the hostess was amazing and got us on a waitlist. The wait was only about an hour, and we wandered around Hanalei while we waited. We returned at the time suggested and got a table immediately! The bartender was knowledgeable and helped us choose the perfect bottle of wine for the night, and our waiter was helpful with dish recommendations. We tried the lamb lollipops & seared scallops which were both unbelievable. The textures were delightful and the flavors were otherworldly. Definitely recommend.
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Carol Gould
We come here whenever we visit the North Shore and have always been pleased with our experience. This time we requested seating on the lanai because of the noise level inside, and the hostess happily granted our request. There were six in our party, and we had a lot of fun choosing the dishes we wanted to share. Every dish was delicious and was completely devoured. The meat and fish were cooked to perfection, and the complex Spanish flavors were enjoyed by the foodies in our party as well as the non-foodies (me). We will be returning on our next visit, for sure.
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Jemima Almanrode
My husband and I tried multiple restaurants in Kauai for our honeymoon. This was by far our favorite place. The food, atmosphere, and staff were amazing! Chris and Chase were our bartenders and they mixed some amazing flavors together. The plates were delicious! We will be dreaming of this food until we return for more!
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Jesse Patoka
The staff was excellent and very friendly. I feel bad leaving a critical review because I’m not some food connoisseur. That said, a couple plates did not inspire anything in me. Namely the steak kabob and honeycomb. The honey had a bitter aftertaste which may have been the dish’s intention. The steaks seemed over-cooked. But enough criticism! The cheesecake stole the show! Probably the best cheesecake I’ve ever eaten. Overall this was a good experience I’d recommend to anyone on the island.
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Jason Keith
Amazing meal! Phenomenal food. Extremely attentive waitstaff, and staff in general . Great location with an open air vibe. Would definitely recommend, and go back !!!
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Karibu Nyaggah
So here’s the thing about this place: you can’t miss. It’s one of those places where the food sounds familiar but it’s elevated in really creative ways. Take the steamed clams. I’m not normally a steamed clams guy, but they show up and wow. Or the braised rib with mushroom risotto. I don’t normally do risotto but this was heavenly, to say nothing of the melt in your mouth ribs. Didn’t think you could elevate a cucumber salad but somehow they did. Or their fresh take on bruschetta. Everything was a hit.
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