Aina Kauai Restaurant

5.0

395 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Aina Kauai Restaurant

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Kapaa

Make a booking

2 people

4 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Innovative
Healthy

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese Speciality, Creative Japanese, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 698-6449
Website
http://www.ainakauai.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Please contact us at eat@ainakauai.com for catering.
Private party facilities
Please contact us at eat@ainakauai.com to reserve for a private event.

Location
4-985 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746-1551
Area
Kapaa
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sakana Dinner Set
US$75.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
An intimate dining experience featuring locally caught fish marinated in sake kasu, cooked sous vide, with mango saikyo miso sauce made with peak of season Kaua‘i mangoes. Additional plates include namasu green papaya, macadamia ohitashi greens, agebitashi eggplant, Japanese & purple rice, osuimono soup. No cancellations, refunds, changes, or substitutions. Dietary restrictions must be cleared before booking.
Robatayaki Dinner Set
US$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
An intimate dining experience featuring the art of cooking with binchō-tan charcoal. Namasu green papaya, macadamia ohitashi greens, Japanese & purple rice, sashimi grade Hawaiian ahi tataki with house made island ponzu and wasabi mayo, Snake River wagyu beef with aka miso, sake dipped Ali'i mushroom, Jidori chicken with Kauai ginger tare, market vegetables with garlic chive oil, miso soup. No cancellations, refunds, changes, or substitutions. Dietary restrictions must be cleared before booking.

What 395 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
5Service
5Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Discover a culinary gem at Aina Kauai Restaurant, where "mitch is a fantastic chef and host" crafting exquisite, locally-sourced dishes. Enjoy an intimate dining experience featuring a multi-course Robatayaki and delightful bento boxes. Guests rave about the "amazing one of a kind experience" and "wonderful food and service," making it a must-visit in Kauai!

395 Reviews

j
jean
Seattle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely the best dinner of my life. Everything was thoughtfully prepared and executed. All of the flavors worked together beautifully. Mitch is a fantastic chef and host and the restaurant is a gem
1 person found this helpful
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Selin
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best food in the island with Mitch. Both the food and the ambiance were amazing. Recommend spending at least one dinner here.
1 person found this helpful
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Steve
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant by far in Kauai! Owner chef really cares about the food and his patrons. Rivals some of the best kaseki meals on the mainland.
1 person found this helpful
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Stephen
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb meal. Mitch creates delicate and delicious flavors. Worth visiting!!
1 person found this helpful
M
Melanie
Jacksonville
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a delightful experience in an intimate setting. The Chef was so talented. Everything was delicious and the drink pairings perfect.
1 person found this helpful
C
Charles
Denver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience. Mitchell is fantastic and his flavor combinations and pairings are done impeccably. Aina Kauai is not to be missed if you are searching for world class fine dining. We will be back on our next island visit!
1 person found this helpful
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Simonne
Portland
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service. Different than anything else we found on the island. Farm to table and clearly made with passion and skill.
1 person found this helpful
J
Janice
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing one of a kind experience in Kauai, highly recommend!
1 person found this helpful
MW
MattW
Nashville
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There’s no better restaurant in all of Kauai. Period.
1 person found this helpful
KL
KauaiLocal
Phoenix
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 1 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a gem. Food is beautifully presented and carefully prepared. The bento was very tasty.
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Aina Kauai Restaurant is rated 5 stars by 395 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Aina Kauai Restaurant

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Kapaa

Make a booking

2 people

4 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

4-985 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746-1551

Additional information

Area
Kapaa
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese Speciality, Creative Japanese, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ainakauai.com/
Phone number
(808) 698-6449
Catering
Please contact us at eat@ainakauai.com for catering.
Private party facilities
Please contact us at eat@ainakauai.com to reserve for a private event.

Aina Kauai Restaurant

Aina Kauai Restaurant

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Sakana Dinner Set

Robatayaki Dinner Set

Menu

What 395 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Aina Kauai Restaurant restaurant rated?

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Aina Kauai Restaurant

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