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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Kauai

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Kauai? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Aina Kauai Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (419)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Kapaa

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Kapa‘a town, ‘Āina Kaua‘i offers creative and delicious Japanese cuisine that highlights the flavors and bounty of Kaua’i. The menu features produce harvested at peak freshness from local farms, highlighting each element through refined Japanese cooking techniques. The open kitchen allows guests to observe the preparation of courses, while the choice “Chef’s Counter” features four exclusive seats where guests can interact with the chef throughout their meal. Guests can select libations from a drink menu which includes premium sake, Japanese beer, and wine. Hale ‘Aina Award Winner "Best Kaua‘i Restaurant" 2023 and 2024.

Reservations required. Dietary restrictions must be confirmed by email (eat@ainakauai.com) before making a reservation. No refunds, changes, or cancellations.

Top review

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GilVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The food itself was close to perfectly done. The portions were a bit too small, or dinner was one course short. My large complaint is with the drinks. The pairing was of no value to the meal, and the cost of drinks was a bit of a joke. Service was too relaxed and inattentive.

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Robatayaki Dinner Set & Dessert

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Sakana Dinner Set & Dessert

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4.8

4.8 (2488)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Lihue

About the restaurant

Experience one of the best restaurants on Kaua'i and enjoy farm-to-table oceanfront dining from the elegant yet relaxed setting at Hualani's. Here, oceanfront dining is influenced by the seasons. What's fresh at The Farm at Hōkūala inspires the farm-to-table menu, while our bar serves up well-balanced craft cocktails that complement the seasonality of the kitchen. Our culinary experience is inspired by a sense of place and driven by local farmers, as well as fresh-picked ingredients from our on-site organic farm. From the morning harvest and the daily catch, Hualani's shines a hyper-local spotlight on the bounty of the Garden Isle.

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Ellen

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful for lunch, especially, when the view is awesome and the ocean sparkles.

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Lobster Tempura

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Misoyaki Seabass

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The Plantation House by Gaylords

4.7

4.7 (5648)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Lihue

About the restaurant

Gaylords now rebranded as The Plantation House by Gaylords offers one of Kauai's most beautiful settings for lunch, dinner and happy hour. Located in the historic Kilohana Plantation home, diners are seated around an open-air courtyard with views of the plantation grounds and Mt. Waialeale in the distance. Our kitchen uses only the freshest, seasonal ingredients supporting our local farmers and fishermen. Our 67-acre sustainable farm provides much of the produce and herbs used in our dishes and cocktails. Menu items include starters like fresh Ahi poke, fried brie, fresh seafood, delicious steaks and vegan entrees too. Don't forget about our famous Banana Cream Pie for dessert! Take a walk around the Kilohana grounds, shop in our assorted boutiques, visit the Koloa Rum shop, go on a rum safari adventure or take a ride on the plantation train.

If reservations are not available online, please call us anytime and we will be more than happy to accommodate you

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KipVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Gaylords is our favorite dinner place for anniversaries. We had our wedding dinner there with friends and family 13 years ago and our 10-year celebration with the same friends and family. The food is always great and the plantation house and grounds are amazing.

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Quick Fried Brie

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French Onion Soup

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Oasis on the Beach

4.7

4.7 (3081)

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Kapaa

About the restaurant

Oasis is a beautiful oceanfront location that showcases the best of what Kauai has to offer in cuisine, service and ocean views.

We strongly believe that residents and guests of Hawaii want to experience Hawaii. We use local sources for almost 80% of our ingredients, and work closely with Kauai"s farmers and fishermen to provide you with the best and freshest possible ingredients.

We work to highlight the quality and freshness of our ingredients in a style that captures the diversity of local cultures and influences without burying the delicious flavors that our local ingredients offer.

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kelsyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Ryan was a great server, food was excellent and so was the view

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Apple Banana Spring Roll

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The Wedge Salad

A photo of Tidepools - Grand Hyatt Kauai restaurant

Tidepools - Grand Hyatt Kauai

4.7

4.7 (6128)

$50 and over

Seafood

Poipu

About the restaurant

The most romantic setting on Kauai. For the ultimate in ambiance, delectable food and stellar service, Tidepools is the place. This quintessential Hawaiian setting has a backdrop of waterfalls with thatched roof bungalows that seemingly float above koi-filled lagoons.

Savor Hawaiian Pacific Rim cuisine in a distinctive open-air environment, where the flavors of the islands come to life. Tidepools is celebrated for its fresh, island-inspired dishes—like macadamia nut crusted fish, grilled ahi, and succulent steaks—crafted with the finest local ingredients. Crisp salads feature greens grown in our on-site hydroponic garden, and the decadent desserts are not to be missed.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply soaking in the serenity, Tidepools promises an unforgettable dining experience that captures the spirit and beauty of Kauai.

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Lisa

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful ambience, delicious food, and top-notch professional service!

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Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

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Beach House Restaurant- Kauai

4.7

4.7 (13647)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Poipu

About the restaurant

Our stunning ocean-front location with spectacular sunsets makes the Beach House an iconic destination on Kauai's south shore that has won the Hale 'Aina Award for "Best Restaurant - Kauai" for 20+ years.

Our philosophy at the Beach House is simple - take aloha, blend it with fresh and high-quality ingredients, and add an ocean view to deliver a handcrafted, Hawaiian experience. Executive Chef Marshall Blanchard makes the most of local ingredients by sourcing our fish directly from island fisherman and our beef from neighboring ranches. We incorporate fresh and local produce throughout our menu, highlighting Hawai'i farms and the resources that surround Kauai.

Reservations are highly recommended for a dining room table in our open-air restaurant. We also offer lounge seating on our lawn, where the full menu and full service are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please check in with the bar host for lawn seating.

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Kris

Dined 3 days ago

Seth was amazing creating a wonderful experience for our anniversary. Great service, delicious food, beautiful location

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Red Salt at Ko’a Kea Resort

4.6

4.6 (2948)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Koloa

About the restaurant

Red Salt’s diverse menu celebrates fresh Hawaiian seafood and produce in a casual, yet sophisticated seaside atmosphere. Modern dinner cuisine includes favorites from both land and sea, decadent desserts, tableside martinis and more, all served in a contemporary setting.

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Paul

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and wonderful service by our waitress Ashley.

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Blue Crab-Crusted Monchong

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Hawaiian Bread Pudding

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Red Salt Burger

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RumFire Poipu Beach - Sheraton Kauai Resort

4.6

4.6 (61)

$50 and over

American

Poipu

About the restaurant

RumFire Poipu Beach is the south shore's hotspot for modern Kauai dining. Experience the island's stunning sunsets and spectacular views of Sheraton Kauai Resort's ocean courtyard, Poipu Beach, and the ocean beyond. Designed around the restaurant's unparalleled views of Kauai's coastline, RumFire features 180-degree ocean views from all of its 240 seats. RumFire's menu serves locally sourced cuisine with a global influence and Kauai's most extensive selection of rums from around the world. Experience an unforgettable evening at RumFire. Then, stay the night with us.

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Raquel

Dined 2 days ago

Great atmosphere. Food was so yummy. Entertainment was enjoyable with the love Arturo’s singing.

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4.5

4.5 (585)

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Koloa

About the restaurant

I'm humbled to present to you my newest creation: Table at Poipu. Here, I will be sharing some of my favorite recipes developed through the years, always with my favorite culinary quote in mind; "quality ingredients served simply". by CHEF GORDON

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Wendy

Dined 2 days ago

Entire party loved their entrees. Pork Chop, Braised Beef, amazing. Loved our server. Salads were amazing as well. Great chef👍🏼👍🏼

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Mushroom Risotto Goat Cheese Croquettes

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Bone-In Pork Chop

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A photo of Cafe Portofino restaurant

4.3

4.3 (2330)

$31 to $50

Italian

Lihue

About the restaurant

Authentic Northern Italian fare, also specializing in seafood and steaks. Cafe Portofino is a beautiful upscale restaurant overlooking the ocean located at the Royal Sonesta Resort. Please come and enjoy our award wining cuisine and breathtaking views. Official parking for the restaurant is available at the Royal Sonesta Resort.

Please note, all seating is first come, first served- no special seating requests can be honored. For parties over 6, online reservations are not accepted, please call the main number.

If you have children in your party, please leave a note on your reservation or message the restaurant so that we can better accommodate your seating. Grazie.

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Joe

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, superb wine list, good service, and wonderful live music.

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Chocolate Mousse

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