Best places to eat in Kauai

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Kauai Thai$4.8
Authentic Thai favorites served fresh at a relaxed Kapaa food truck
Kauai Poke Co.$4.7
Freshly caught Hawaiian poke bowls served overlooking scenic golf course views
Pono Market$4.7
An iconic Kapaa spot for fresh poke and Hawaiian plate lunches
Wailua Shave Ice$4.7
Popular Kapaa shave ice stop featuring fresh local fruit syrups
Mark's Place$4.6
Tucked away in Lihue, this local favorite serves legendary Hawaiian plate lunches.
The Fish Express$$4.6
A bustling Lihue takeout counter serving fresh poke bowls and seafood.
Chicken in a Barrel BBQ$4.5
Juicy barrel smoked barbecue chicken and tender ribs on Kauai
Kilauea Fish Market$$4.4
Fresh local seafood, ahi burritos, and tacos on Kauai's North Shore
Bubba's Burgers$$4.3
Classic local burger joint serving old-fashioned patties in Kauai
Garden Island Barbecue & Chinese Restaurant$
Hearty local plate lunches and Chinese favorites served in casual Lihue
Sensei Sushi Bar & Grill$$
Casual Japanese eatery in Kapaa serving fresh sushi and bento boxes
The Bistro$$
A casual Kilauea eatery serving creative Pacific Rim dishes and cocktails

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