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JO2 Restaurant, Kapaa, HI

JO2 Restaurant

4.7 (1298)
$30 and under
Asian
4-971 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI 96746

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
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 native France, 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Fusion / Eclectic, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Nightly: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jean Marie Josselin

What 1,298 people are saying

JO2 Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

1,298 Reviews
  1. havingagreattimeinkauai VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 4, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We requested a quiet table. We were seated in the middle with an another table within 3 inches. We have medical disability issues and both are using canes. This small table was difficult to use and required us to hold onto our canes through out our meal.

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  2. Simplefood

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 16, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had eaten at A Pacific Cafe many times. Knowing chef had returned to Kapaa was appetising. There were 3 of us, reservations at 1700. Promptly seated by the bar, servers were great. We started with the JO 3 tiered fish appetiser. Roasted Octopus, Ahi collar and a poached Salmon. Half the octopus was tender and tasty the other half super chewy. The collar was a bit too charred in some parts, the salmon was fantastic. We followed with Curry Califlower, amazing. Duck salad, my dining partner is all about duck and ate it all. Tempura bean salad, crispy and delicious. The roasted Fennel was super complex. I would have it as a main. The risotto was forgettable and was really late as was the Salmon. Knowing how great chef we will return. Found myself longing for the Firecracker rolls from the past. The price was very reasonable.

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  3. TomW

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent restaurant. We ate at JO2 twice in 3 days as it was so good. Altogether, my wife and I had 8 appetizers and 1 main course. All were consistently good which is unusual for a restaurant. The ravioli, calliflower, and carrot dumplings were particularly memorable.

    2 people found this helpful

  4. ValorieO VIP

    New York City37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed our dinner here in May so much that it was the third reservation we made (after hotel and flight) for our visit in October. Local, fresh food expertly prepared and served in a casually upscale hole-in-the-wall. Probably the best food on the island so we’ll worth making the effort to dine here.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Johngorff

    Los Angeles25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 30, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always make sure to have dinner a couple of times when we visit Kauai. Great unique approach to local proteins and veggies.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 28, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We came here for local fusion food and we were not disappointed. The only downfall was it seemed that the food took a little longer than we would have expected.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Go2dinner

    New Orleans / Louisiana16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 23, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really love the creativity of every dish . The fish is constantly well prepared, nice portions and beautifully presented. Our waiter Christopher was friendly and the Waite staff help to make sure the meal progresses smoothly in a timely fashion.thanks for the enjoyable evening!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 22, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best dining experience. Food is amazing....Chef knows his stuff!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    St. Louis1 review

    2.0

    Dined on September 19, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food, horrible service. Kitchen smoke filled the dining room. Wouldn’t go back

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 19, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, amazing cocktails & great service from Tammy.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

JO2 Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1298 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Hawaii
  4. Kauai
  5. Kapaa

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Google Map for JO2 Restaurant

4-971 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI 96746

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kipuni Way
  • Neighborhood
    Kapaa
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Nightly: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Fusion / Eclectic, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jean Marie Josselin
  • Additional
    Beer, Wine
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