Restaurants near Makai Golf Course

We loved Gaylord’s. The food was plentiful And absolutely delicious. He highly recommend making it a stop on your itinerary if your are visiting Kauai.

I heard of this restaurant last year & never made it around to check it out until recently making a reservation for me & my other half for date night. I think the food is phenomenal, I got the filet mignon which was served with truffle potato pure (mashed potatoes) w/baked pearl onions & cut mushrooms which was a solid 10/10, perfect medium rare by the way. I order it every single time. My other half liked the Miso Carbonara & loved the Kauai Shrimp Caesar (w/out shrimp) he says the wasabi Caesar dressing was very tasty. We like to sit at the bar, it's quicker service & the seating isn't as cramped. I like to recognize Casey our bartender, his work ethic & service is 11/10, bar is clean, neat & bar presentation is on point. Since its a small restaurant, with only 2 cooks in the front serving a full house makes the seating & wait time for food pretty long. I recommend making an early reservation time definitely before 7:30pm. Me & my other half are becoming regulars here. As a Native Hawaiian & Island Concierge I'll definitely be referring people.

Chef Mitch dedicates his time and energy to ensuring you are receiving the best service and the highest quality of food. This man is a one man show, and his service and cooking was incredible. Everything is so meticulously crafted and the delivery of food is so thought out. He also has his own farm in Kaua’i so it is truly farm to table. He respects the food of Kaua’i and it is shown throughout the entire course. Thank you Chef Mitch for providing such a wonderful experience during our stay, we will be back for the fish course in the future!

This is the best place to view the sunset so get there early for a drink and a spot on the lawn. It attracts a crowd so be prepared for the hunt for a parking spot! We came to this restaurant 40 years ago and now I remember why I remember! The drinks, service, and food were outstanding. The menu is somewhat limited but I suppose that’s why everything is expertly prepared and delivered piping hot to the table! Our server was so helpful and friendly in describing the dishes. To top it off we shared a coconut crème brûlée. A must. There is a respectable wine list both by the glass and bottle. If we lived here, it would be a favorite spot!

Beach front table waiting for us as requested. Welcome birthday glass of champagne when we were seated. Very relaxed ambience. We weren't rushed at all. Food was great - Taro chips to start, then salad with beef short rib for mains. All very delicious, beef melted in your mouth. We have eaten here every time we come to Kauai for over 10 years and this restaurant never disappoints. A bonus was an incredible whale show just offshore right in front of the restaurant.