We are taking a break from the rain and gloom of the classic Portland winter and going Kauai in about a week. I have never visited that particular island. Any suggestions on restaurants? Also, what about corkage? Is it legal to bring your own wine to restaurants there? Thanks in advance.

Where are you staying?

We were in Kauai in August. The Beach House is a must - especially at sunset. Corkage was comped as we shared with the server and talked wine with the GM. On the second night we went we were also comped corkage.

Roy's isn't too bad either. We were corked one bottle and comped a second - but we bought a bottle of bubbly off the list.

Wherever you eat, however, you must stop at the "Shrimp Truck" for lunch - I think it operates Tuesday-Saturday. It is on the highway from Lihue to Poipu, past the Tunnel of Trees. Get there before 1:00 as they run out of shrimp daily. Oh, and bring stuff to wash your hands, as it gets a bit messy....

Happy to hear the Beach House is still good - MLV and I went there on our Honeymoon 10.5 years ago and enjoyed it.

Read this Kauai thread.

VM

Just got back from Kauai. Two places we enjoyed that you sould consider are: Duke's @ the Marriott; and the Princeville Resort overlooking Hanalei Bay.

Dom - Thanks for the feedback. We are staying at the Sheraton. I was told that was a good option this time of year. As far as Roy's, is the menu similar to the locations on the mainland? I have tried one or two of those locations.

Sounds like a great trip. If I could get out of cold frigid Mpls I would be golfing in Kauai.

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Originally posted by DrinkumAll:
As far as Roy's, is the menu similar to the locations on the mainland?

I would say so, although fish on the islands just seems so much fresher than on the mainland....

We were on Kauai about 3 1/2 months ago. Corkage is allowed everywhere on the island from what I seen. Looks like you are staying in Poipu. We went to The Beach House, Casa di Amici and Tidepools (at the Hyatt). Tidepools was our least favorite, the other two were excellent.

If you travel up to Hanalei for dinner, Postcards and Bar Acuda are highly recommended but please bring your own stems, Hanalei seems a bit "casual" about their glassware.

The Hyatt in Poipu has a sushi night you can't miss and sunset at the Princeville Resort is one of those " life's perfect moments". From the Sheraton you can walk to Roy's, always a good choice...
Have fun

Thanks for the feedback. I agree that fresh fish is always better on the islands. Do you remember which night was sushi night at the Hyatt?

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Originally posted by DrinkumAll:
Thanks for the feedback. I agree that fresh fish is always better on the islands. Do you remember which night was sushi night at the Hyatt?

I think it was a Friday but they might have other nights.