From Kilauea to Na Pali there is a green and mountainous terrain that rolls, sometimes falls and often plunges into a sea that is rarely the same two days in a row. The lushness of it has given pause to all who pass since they began passing. The North Shore…it’s why we say, “Nani Kauai” (Beautiful Kauai).

Postcards Cafe

Set in a charming plantation cottage in Hanelei, Postcards Cafe is noted for its gourmet seafood and natural cuisine with the emphasis on fresh—mostly organic—ingredients and a deliciously creative menu. The restaurant has been praised in Travel & Leisure, In Style Magazine, and Brides Magazine, as well as in travel sections of the country’s top newspapers. The lanai has lovely mountain views, and the vintage dining room features whitewashed walls, bemeaed celilings, and framed articles depicting bygone days on Kaua’s magical north shore. First taste: ‘Pupus” feature taro fritters with pineapple chutney; seafood rockets (a melange of fish, shrimp and coconut in a crispy shell); porcini crusted scallops’; seared Cajun-crusted shi with chipolte chile sauce; crab quesadillas; vegan Thai summer rolls; organic Caesar or garden salads; and delectable soups and chowders. Entrees include grilled or blackened fresh fish; the Sombrero, a chile/com/black bean/tomato treat; the Shanghai, with sauteed tofu, crisp vegetables and roasted cashews in tamari sauce; the Seafood Sorrento, a divine seafood pasta with fish and shrimp, Kalamata olives, mushrooms, onions and capers in a garlic white wine sauce; The Francesca, a puttanesca pasta with a sherry marinara; and wasabi crusted ahi with a mirin shoyu ginger sauce. There are outsanding specials every evening, luscious desserts, and organic coffee, teas and juices. Open nightly from six o’clock. Reservations highly recommended.

Saffron Mediterranean Cuisine

Saffron Mediterranean Cuisine, located on the grounds of Pali Ke Kua, near the Princeville Resort, is the North Shore’s newest fine dining experience.  Saffron was born from a vision by Chef-owner Joaquin Menendez and his passion to bring his world of authentic cuisine from the Mediterranean to Kauai.  Joaquin, trained in Mexico City and the Ritz-Escoffier Masters Program in Paris, has divided his menu into three categories: Ia Espana, Ia Italia, and Ia Grecia.  Tapas of Sautéed Mushrooms, Garlic Lime Prawns, Almond & Saffron Seared Ahi,or aTortilla Espanola potato frittata lead to Ia Espana entrees of traditional Paella with seafood, chorizo, chicken and vegetables seasoned with saffron; Almond Crusted Ahi; or Slow Roasted Pork topped with cranberry blue cheese crumbles. Make your own crisp and tasty pizzetas from the oven, coupled with a romaine hearts Caesar Salad, are good Ia Italia beginnings for entrees of Pasta Primavera, Mushroom Ravioli, Penne Alfredo, or Ossobucco, a tender veal shank served with garlic polenta and fresh asparagus. There’s a very extensive international wine list featuring whites from Galicia and the Basque region of Spain, Greece, France, Italy, and California, available by the bottle or glass.
 

CJ’s Steak & Seafood

Conveniently located in the Princeville Shopping Center, CJ’s reputation is founded on generous servings of great food at reasonable prices. Their winning combination of CJ’s-Sized portions and mouth watering entrees keep visitors and locals coming back. The noted Salad Bar features selected Kauai grown vegetables and fruit, and all dinner entrees include hot rolls and your choice of rice pilaf or steamed white rice. “Come Hungry!” O ke kai (from the sea offerings) include fresh island Catch-of-the Day prepared broiled, baked, sauteed or Cajun, a super delicious CJ’s Shrimp Dinner done up Hanalei-style steamed in butter, white wine, lemon juice and herbs, a battered Macadamia Coconut version, or Teriyaki Style. And there’s a Lotta Lobster and Alaska’s finest cracked and steamed King Crab. O ka aina (from the land) features Prime Rib slowly roasted in herbs and spices to juicy perfection, mid-western corn-fed Angus Beef steaks, a terrific New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Teriyaki Chicken Breasts, and Danish Barbequed Baby Back Pork Ribs simmered in a  delectable barbeque sauce. Ask about their daily dessert specials but go for the classic Mud Pie (everybody does!). Before or after your dining experience, enjoy yourself in the unique Tsunami Bar with its colorful and descriptive views of Hawaii’s many tsunami’s. Live Hawaiian music while dining every weekend.

Hanalei Gourment

While enjoying fun-in-sun pleasures on the North Sore, stop in at the Hanalei Gourmet for a lunch or dinner break. Located in the renovated Old Hanalei School House, you’ll experience a creative dining adventure in a warm, Aloha-friendly atmosphere. The Hanalei Gourmet is committed to the finest fresh local produce, dolphin-free tuna, low-sodium meats, and fresh-baked whole grain breads. Primo Pupus range from Shrimp “Old Bay” Boil of unpeeled shrimp in broth with melted garlic butter and cocktail sauce served with a French baguette to Sauteed Mussels with wine sauce. Gourmet dinners include a selection of Fresh Catch Crab Cakes, Scallops Meuniere, Mac Nut Fried Chicken, and fresh black pepper and garlic served with fresh cremini mushroom sauce. There’s a daily blackboard Pasta Du Jour and a fabulous Greek Pasta coupled with a salad of mixed greens and foccacia bread. House favorites hot from the grill are owner “Big Tim’s” Burger, and Hanalei Moa Sandwich pineapple aioli sauce on a fresh Kaiser roll with french fries and “The Works!” “Big Tim” and his crew also boast a full tropical bar and live music featuring various Kauai musicians. The Hanalei Gourmet will also pack a picnic backpack or cooler for a hike on the Na Pali coast, or paddle up a river.

Lighthouse Bistro

Lighthouse Bistro is one of Kauai's well known restaurants located on the north shore of Kauai in the heart of Kilauea. Lighthouse Bistro features a unique menu with incredibly innovative dinner specialties and fresh local produce. Owner Matt Ernsdorf invites you to come and enjoy Pacific Cuisine with European Fusion in a open air plantation atmosphere. We have live music 4 nights a week with local entertainers, and be sure to check out the Pancho Graham Live at Lighthouse Bistro CD.

Kong Lung Square
Kilauea Hi. 96754
Phone: 808-828-0480  Fax: 808-828-0480

Pizza Hanalei

Serious foodies head to Hanalei to the Ching Young Center whereFred Kaufman and his merry crew at Pizza Hanaleidish out hot andtasty “pies” on homemade whole wheat crust with sesame seeds, orwhite crust with “tutti gusti,” which means “everything with gusto!”The aromas from the oven are sure to whet your appetite. Drawingpizza lovers and connoisseurs from all over, you can create your owntasty pizza masterpiece. The award-winning pizzas are hand-made toorder and served up with Aloha and small, medium and large ordersinclude lip-smacking delights of the Lizzy Special, BBQ Chicken, orVeggie Special. Extra goodies Marco Polo would have loved includeSpinach Lasagna, fresh Garden orCaesar Salad, and crusty GarlicBread. BYOB from Big Save next door and enjoy true Hawaiian hospi-tality. A must go eatery within walking distance to the beaches ofHanalei Bay.Serving Lunch and Dinner11:00 am to 9:00 pm Mondaythru Sunday. 826-9494