So many people ask me for suggestions for restaurants for dinner before or after their portrait session, surprise proposal or wedding, that I decided to put together this list of my recommendations below.
North Shore
- Lotus Garden Thai Food, Princeville 808-826-9999, Chinese and Thai food. Outdoor seating only.
- Postcards, Hanalei 808-826-1191, American food in a small, quaint setting.
- Welina Terrace (One Hotel), Princeville 808-977-1156, Bar food with a Japanese flair. Gorgeous sunset views.
East Shore
- Hukilau Lanai, Kapaa 808-822-0600, Traditional American meals – chicken, steak, seafood. Great service, romantic ambiance, evening music. My favorite on the island!
- Lava Lava, Kapaa 808-241-5282, Bar food right on the beach – ribs, poke, chicken, pizza. Do not require a reservation.
- Timbers Resort, Lihue 808-320-7399, Higher end steak, chicken and seafood dishes. Ocean view.
South Shore
- Brenneke’s, Poipu 808-742-7588, Traditional American meals – chicken, steak, seafood. Closely spaced tables, but great service and food and beautiful sunset views.
- Beach House, Lawaii 808-742-1424, High end steak, seafood and chicken dinners. Right on the ocean with beautiful sunset views.
- TidePools, Poipu 808-742-1234, High end steak, seafood and chicken dinners. Beautiful view of the Grand Hyatt Resort.
(Because I work so infrequently on the West Shore, please reach out to me for recommendations)