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We've compiled the best of the best in The South Shore - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This busy restaurant has a dreamy ocean view, making it one of the best settings on Kauai for a special dinner or a cocktail and appetizer while the sun sinks into the blue Pacific and surfers slice the waves. The prices have gone up, but you can still find satisfaction in the pork pot sticker appetizer or fresh catch served in multiple flavorful ways. Save room for dessert, then stroll the oceanfront path in the moonlight.
At the far eastern end of Poipu, the Kauai Poke Co. serves up fresh fish and greens, hearty local-style plates, and burgers along with a stunning view of Mt. Haupu. It's a good place to enjoy lunch or a cold one on the patio after golfing at the Poipu Bay course or hiking the Mahaulepu bluffs. Catering orders are welcomed and the spacious dining hall would be a good choice for receptions and reunions.
Smart sophisticated decor, attentive and skilled service, and an exceptional menu that highlights Hawaiian seafood make Red Salt a great choice for leisurely fine dining. A daily breakfast is also served, featuring lobster Benedict and lemon-pineapple soufflé pancakes. The sushi lounge and pool bar offer more of the kitchen's great food at lower prices. The seared ahi with furikake (a Japanese seasoning) is accompanied by coconut-lemongrass black rice, while the Australian lamb chops are dredged in Parmesan and herbs. Dessert options include Hawaiian bread pudding drenched in rum caramel, a passion fruit crème brûlée, and five dessert martinis.
