Living Foods

Name: Living Foods
Address: 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St 24, Koloa, HI, United States, 96756
Telephone: (808) 320-7642
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

336 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Living Foods aims to bring the Kauai community healthy food choices, upscale groceries, and a fun, casual café and restaurant environment for Kama’aina & Tourists alike to gather. At Living Foods, Ohana means bringing guests together around high-quality and socially conscious products and ingredients on a daily basis.

Living Foods features a fully-stocked grocery with ready-made to-go items as well as more permanent fixtures for weekly grocery needs. Living Foods café features coffee and fresh baked goods, and is open daily. The all-day restaurant at Living Foods will feature breakfast, lunch, and dinner, highlighting menu items such as Fried Rice, Bibimbap, Aguachile, and Smash Burger and is open from 7am to 10pm.

Whether just enjoying Kauai for a week or more permanently, Living Foods is a community where guests can reliably source quality products to feed themselves and their families. At Living Foods, we are always celebrating the craft of Aloha.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Hawaiian, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Daily 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 320-7642
Website
http://www.livingfoodshawaii.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mark Arriola
Catering
Interested in Living Foods catering your next event? From casual lunches and meetings to lively outdoor events, we look forward to sharing our fresh island eats. Email us at info@livingfoodshawaii.com.

Location
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St 24, Koloa, HI 96756
Neighborhood
Koloa
Cross street
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka Street
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 336 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Healthy
Hawaii
American
Kauai
Best Value
Kauai
Kid-friendly
Kauai
Healthy
Kauai
Neighborhood gem
Kauai
Great for outdoor dining

336 Reviews

LM
Lives4Maine
Greater Boston
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience3
Food and was excellent!!!! The food runners were great, the whole dining experience was tarnished by our server! Once she realized we were not ordering appetizers or cocktails she lost interest and actually became condescending. We made our dissatisfaction known to management. Go for the food! The Blackened Ahi BLT was delicious!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff & great atmosphere. Food and drink were on point - quick, warm and yummy. I had the smash burger and my husband had the ahi BLT - fabulous.
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SarahleighT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the staff were friendly and the food was good and the waitress was very helpful pointing out vegan options for My Aunt and my grandma loved her tomato bisque and the drinks were delicious as well. My family of 7 had a nice evening and even though my grandparents were a little late arriving, the staff was very patient so we were thankful
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Brian1969
Washington DC
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Make reservations. Plenty of people were being turned away. It’s popular because the food is fresh, local, and delicious. Dining on the front porch on a pleasant night was a treat, as there was live music nearby and plenty of action to watch. Service was casual but very good, with no waits to get orders taken, get the food, or get the check. Great spot for a casual meal.
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RoRo
Hawaii
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food was average, i ordered the Charcuterie board and the meat was not edible. Service could have been a little better. Atmosphere was nice and casual.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Food was good but nothing to write home about. It was our first night in town, we wanted healthy food which we got. Overall vibe was killed by the rudeness and attitude of the busser named Mara.
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KH41
Greater Boston
45 reviews
vip
3.0
45 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Good food but very limited menu. Service very good. Outdoor seating only. Drinks way overpriced. Cider $14!! Overall a nice spot but over priced. Two sandwiches, a beer and a cider with tax and 20 percent tip was $84
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Very good meal. My tie was fair. BLT smash burger and fish sandwich were very good. Loved the deviled eggs
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LoraM
Sacramento
91 reviews
vip
5.0
91 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
High end, local grocery store with a lovely eatery attached. On a recent week stay in Kauai, ate there 3 times! Menu is creative, everything was super fresh. Fish & chips amaxing! Light & crispy. Wait staff friendly, even when super busy. Great value in an area of over priced, over hyped restaurants. Breakfeast pastries are a winner!!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hannah was so sweet and was a great server! The food and drinks was the best we’ve had on the island. The hostess was also so kind and friendly!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really cool spot, great vibes and food was delicious and healthy!
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AnnD
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience4
I hate to write this review. However, you asked. My husband ordered the smash burger. It tasted awful, I had a bite, it was bad. We asked if it had some sort of sauce in it. Just salt and pepper. He felt the meat was bad. Our waiter was very accommodating and offered to get him something else. He just shared my large Caesar salad. The chicken was very good in it, though very light on dressing and no Parmesan cheese on it.
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PattyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect way to spend the evening! The Fish 'N Chips were excellent!! Not a lot of batter and a great piece of Ono! The hummus was also surperb!!
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ggfoodie
Los Angeles
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I loved this place! The food was delicious and the service was warm and efficient.
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PaulM
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was very fresh and tasty. Would go back again.
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valeries
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had dinner before our overnight flight. Loved the food and patio and service! Went into adjoining gourmet grocery store to gather snacks for our flight home. It was the perfect way to end a trip to Kauai.
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MarieT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am so glad we found Living Foods, Koloa as a dinner option in Kuikui’ula Shopping Center. It was affordable, high quality foods with very healthy options. We sat on the Lanai. We will definitely eat there again.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
We were excited about coming here as it was highly recommended by a local. My food came out 20 min later than the rest of the table. They made an error on an order twice for a person with a food allergy. No one seemed apologetic and when we ordered a second drink it never came until we had to ask again. The cocktails and food were delicious.
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Sullivano
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Best steak dinner on the island. Kids love burgers and they said best burger they ever had. $18 for grass fed burger and fries is the same as Mickey Ds on the island. My rib eye was amazing. Not one bit of fat was not eaten. Cooked to perfection
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tdmahlen
Minneapolis
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Our server was very helpful and gave us great recommendations from drinks to food that were spot on, the food was fresh and delicious and the drinks were on point. Plus the atmosphere is a chill vibe and it isn't a resort restaurant. Highly recommend!!
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HappyDiner
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Sat at the bar. Bartender wasn't very attentive. Wife's salad was excellent, and the french fries with my burger were GREAT. Tried to go back the next day, but they were out of avocados, which were a key part of the salad, so we passed. Would come back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
A very pleasant meal with tasty food in a nice enough setting, albeit an outdoor mall.
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Hafaadais
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
If you enjoy shopping local and eating fresh, do not miss this place. Quality is excellent and prices are reasonable. Both restaurant and market are worth a visit. Staff is really friendly as well.
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dougr
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience here. The staff is very kind and efficient. The food is the best on the island imo
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TandKF
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Casual restaurant with excellent food! Feels like a neighborhood place that is a cut above. Very nice upscale area. Good wine list with a nice selection of wines by the glass. Didn’t order cocktails, but they looked interesting and tropical. Our server was great! Will definitely return to this comfortable, easy outdoor place.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is solid. All around, great service , good food, not overpriced, so pleasant . Food was very good and they had something for everyone. We are a family of four with teenagers and they could get a burger , we as adults had the choice of more island type food like fish or a organic farm fresh salad . Would certainly recommend. Great job!!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Though our overall experience was fine, it reflects a brief but off-putting interaction from one of the servers who quickly snatched my daughter’s (ages 9 and 12) water glasses and very tersely said, “I’ll be taking these and replacing them with plastic cups!” She did not ask our preference. If she would have handled it differently we would have gladly surrendered all of our glasses and traded for non-breakables 😂 My daughters are perfectly capable of managing glass glasses as most kids these ages are. Ironically, the same waitress (who was not our waitress) ended up cleaning up a broken glass from an accident caused by an older gentleman. Maybe he should have had a plastic cup with a straw as well. The food was fine; mostly tasty and edible, but nothing spectacular and expensive for what we ordered. I’d go again, but not often and never as my first choice.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience3
We thought there was mold on the bread and told one of the workers. They very condescendingly said that we’re wrong and pulled apart the bread. She somehow expected my mom to eat it afterwards?? She was very rude, and honestly this just left a bad taste in my mouth on our first day on kauai. There were literally so many other ways to approach the situation. Will definitely not be going back.
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Carlota
Dallas
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kayla was our waitress. We asked questions about the food and she made suggestions based on our questions. I ordered the kale bowl and my husband ordered the chicken panini. We liked our food and service so much that we went back the next day. We had a different server who was also friendly, but Kayla recognizes us and came back to talk and make us feel welcome. I highly recommend this casual, friendly and breezy atmosphere with great food!
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yvetter
Orange County
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our meal and loved the ambiance. Simple, beachy vibe. Yummy drinks too!!
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TiberiusGracchus
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience3
Nice place to eat. The food was very good. Will come again.
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MegS
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good apps and great cocktails. Great location outside in a nice shopping area.
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AnnieB
Las Vegas
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Their dinner menu is limited and very overpriced for what you get.
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LindseyL
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious! Band playing for farmers market was so fun! Service was friendly and fast!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience5
We love to come here and sometimes visit twice a day when we come to Kauai. Wasn’t feeling the love on this visit - it was almost like our large group was an annoyance. Everyone in our group was trying to be kind and respectful but maybe with increased travel establishments are not loving tourists. Not sure but perhaps it was just the one person. Would love to give a different review.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our daughters wanted to try Living Foods. It was delicious, we started with the hummus and poke. Both spectacular! My husband actually wanted to try the Taro Burger.. yummmmm! Please stop by and give them a try! Also the breakfast was delicious we had gone the day prior. Thank you Living Foods, your concept and vision from fresh local farms to table didn't disappoint.
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ChristopherL
Dallas
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
A nice spot amid the shops. Enjoyed the evening, a bit on the casual side, which is great
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Telling us there is Automatic gratuity after our meal is just tactless. A group of 5 should not have automatic gratuity. Considering the server never offered to refill our soft drinks. But she sure did repeatedly ask if we wanted dessert or more drinks at the bar. Will not recommend to family and friends.
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Alfden
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an awesome time at Living Foods. The food, service, ambiance, and atmosphere was exceptional. Our server was very knowledgeable, friendly, and made choice recommendations. We can’t wait to visit again.
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Josette
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The large outdoor area with a wrap around porch is really nice. We didn't have a reservation and we were able to find a table on the porch (first come, first serve area). Service was great and the ahi poke and steak frites were both delicious.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Living Foods offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 320-7642.

Living Foods is rated 4.4 stars by 336 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St 24, Koloa, HI 96756

Additional information

Cross street
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka Street
Neighborhood
Koloa
Hours of operation
Daily 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Hawaiian, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Arriola
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.livingfoodshawaii.com/
Phone number
(808) 320-7642
Catering
Interested in Living Foods catering your next event? From casual lunches and meetings to lively outdoor events, we look forward to sharing our fresh island eats. Email us at info@livingfoodshawaii.com.

Living Foods

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Blackened Ahi BLT

Smash Burger

Lamb Burger

Menu

What 336 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Living Foods offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Living Foods restaurant rated?

Is Living Foods currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information