Bar Acuda
Tapas Restaurant$$$$
Hanalei
"Definitely get the lamb riblettes and spinach salad."(5 Tips)
"Best restaurant on the North Shore."(4 Tips)
"Honeycomb, Banderillas, short rib and shrimp are amazing!!!..."(3 Tips)
"The short ribs and pizzetta are fantastic."(3 Tips)
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Nikki 🌺January 12, 2017Everything is delicious here!! Must make a reservation otherwise wait to eat at the bar. The restaurant is so pretty and beachy inside too. We'll def be back!!
Rachelle CJuly 17, 2021BARACUDA is a top destination for fine Kauai dining. get reservations early! Order various tapas to share. The food quality is excellent. Also reserve ahead for its sister restaurant, Ama ramen.
Meredith BlechmanNovember 27, 2017Great service and lively vibe. Awesome wine list. We got 4 plates for 2 ppl + a dessert and it was plenty food. The endive salad, lentils, bruschetta and choc ice cream w/cookies are not to be missed.
MariDecember 27, 2015Probably the best restaurant on Kauai. Reservations a must. I liked the lamb riblettes, risotto croquettes and the local honey comb.
Bryce RobertsJune 15, 2015great spot, but chronically under seasoned. ask for a side of sea salt. also, ask for a side of all the sauces and chutneys. all super delicious and you'll want more than they plate.
Craig VillamorAugust 8, 2021Lamb is hands down the best dish though they are all pretty great. Definitely SF / NYC quality food, atmosphere and service. Really impressed.
Lauren SloanJuly 4, 2021Best meal on Kauai. Get the lamb and cucumber salad. Fish and lentils were also excellent - I don’t think you can go wrong here.
Josh HartmannDecember 31, 2014All of the dishes are well prepared. The lamb ribs, the crostini, and the scallops are the standouts. It gets busy during high season, but you can usually find room at the bar.
Kazem EdmondJuly 27, 2017The lamb riblettes are phenomenal. We really liked the honeycomb and cheese plate as well. The chorizo was excellent: they age the meat and prepare the sausage themselves.
Courtney BucklandNovember 1, 2013Highly recommend trying this spot while you're in town. Especially the honeycomb. I have never had a better goat cheese dish. Simple and delicious. Spinach salad and scallops were also divine.
Catherine Ann WelchApril 2, 2015Great food! Best we've had in Hanalei. The Albondigas, Banderillas, and the lamb riblettes were all delicious. Atmosphere and service also very good. Definitely recommend Bar Acuda!
EricDecember 1, 2016Food was good, but the flavors were really strong (we got the the honeycomb, crostini, seared ahi, and pizzetta). Enjoyed the ahi the most. 4 tapas and 2 drinks totaled $100- Craig VillamorOctober 3, 2021It's the closest to SF quality dining I've had on the islands, which makes sense since it's run by SF chefs. A must visit IMO when in Kauai.
jenny rockFebruary 4, 2018Bar Acuda could be in Brooklyn with how good their cocktails are. The food was incredible. It was hard not to order everything on the menu.
Ted GrubbApril 27, 2015Truly a gem on Kauai. Jim Moffat (Slow Club) has an inventive, ever changing menu that would stand out anywhere. Great wine list as well.
Matt www.Travelyaps.comJanuary 7, 2015Highly recommended. Ordered the crostini of the day, green beans, pizzette, banderillas, blackened shrimp and short rib. Short rib was the best.
SMWIIMarch 6, 2016Despite using the word tapas quite loosely, the food and cocktails are still pretty amazing. Inspired small plates with great flavors.
Dan SteinMarch 20, 2015The porchetta dish was awesome. I also enjoyed the beet salad and the smokey ginger drink very much.
Lance LacoffOctober 25, 2014Def get the north shore honeycomb. Also enjoyed the Ono, chicken leg, and the crostini of the day. Outdoor seating and parking available
John ClineMarch 2, 2017Really upscale and trendy spot with an incredibly helpful staff. All the food is great, you can't go wrong.
Daron HovanessianOctober 21, 2019Delicious food and great atmosphere at night. Would highly recommend. One of the best places for a classy dinner on the island.
Rohan TJanuary 13, 2018All items are delicious! Great for vegetarians! Reservation highly recommended.
Veronica StefanickJune 19, 2016The tapas and desserts are amazing. Order 2 to 3 tapas per person to have a complete meal and definitely bring friends to share with.
Cheryl BJuly 4, 2013Honeycomb, Banderillas, short rib and shrimp are amazing!!! Popular spot so get there early to get a spot. Well worth the wait
Benjy WeinbergerJanuary 28, 2021This has to be one of the best tapas restaurants in North America. Everything is amazing!
AmateurConciergeDecember 23, 2017First good dinner I’ve had in Hanalei. Lamb, pizette, croquette and pineapple crisps were highlights. Cocktails were ok but might stick to wine- Rachel MercierMarch 12, 2013This place rocks. Definitely get the lamb riblettes and spinach salad. Best food on Kauai - great atmosphere and quality product.
Ryan GriffinMarch 22, 2015Best meal on the island, every dish is a delight. Great atmosphere and the Coconut Sangria is a beaut.
Andy PascalMarch 12, 2013Absolutely incredible food. If you must narrow it down, get the spinach salad, lamb riblettes, ahi poke and short ribs.
Kira FisherJanuary 5, 2015Everything is delicious but stick to meat - better value - scallop dish was $15 and just one scallop!
Sarah JutrasNovember 20, 2017From Design Sponge, "happening as it gets for nightlife on the North Shore! The sleek tapas bar setting feels like city dining minus the pretentiousness and crowds."
Randy CottinghamMay 3, 2013The service, food, and drinks are excellent! Nice to see a restaurant so well managed with the staff so professional!
Hal MackinsFebruary 24, 2015The honeycomb, the honeycomb, the honeycomb! Paired with Humboldt Fog goat cheese, there's nothing quite like it.
Sandra RielaSeptember 29, 2014Squid salad and the chorizo were great! Smoke and ginger cocktail was also delicious.
Clara McDOctober 1, 2016I love this place try the polenta fries and the French lentils they are just amazing
Brent GrinnaMarch 17, 2016Lamb, amazing. Beets, amazing. Salad lyonnaise, amazing. Cheesecake, amazing.
Matt KnustApril 19, 2017Tapas...if you like that sort of thing. I don't. Small portions for the Mahi Mahi and Scallops. Broccoli was solid.
Don't miss the Ahai, tiger shrimp or the Cesar's salad! Super friendly and attentive service!- Kazem EdmondJuly 27, 2017Probably the very best restaurant on Kauai. One of the best I've ever eaten at.
Raj BeriFebruary 19, 2014Def get the honeycomb and blackened shrimp. Hanalei sidecar is good off their cocktail menu.
Michael JosephNovember 14, 2014Excellent service, food and ambiance. Perfect for a romantic, intimate meal.
Charles BJanuary 1, 2012Best restaurant in Kauai and a fun place to go with a group. Great tapas with local ingredients.
N AbbottNovember 1, 2013Would be great dinner in NYC. Get the honeycomb and anything else on the menu.- Jacob GyllenstiernaDecember 3, 2014Best restaurant on the North Shore. Get the honeycomb, the lentils and the warm chicory salad.
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