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Aina Kauai Restaurant, Kapaa, HI

Aina Kauai Restaurant

5.0
5
393 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese Speciality

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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

    $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.
    Sakana Dinner Set Photo
  • Robatayaki Dinner Set

    $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.
    Robatayaki Dinner Set Photo

What 393 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

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393 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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

  2. Stephen

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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

  3. Melanie

    Jacksonville

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 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

  4. Charles

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 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

  5. Simonne

    Portland

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 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

  6. Janice

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 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

  7. MattW

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 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

  8. KauaiLocal

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 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

  9. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! The food was amazing, and so was the service & ambiance. I appreciated the chef’s use of all local Kauai grown food. The many courses, served in succession, made for a very special evening of culinary delight.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked a multi-course Robatayaki experience to celebrate a successful solo trip and I couldn't have picked a better last dinner in Kaua'i! I loved the small, intimate setting with all of us watching Mitch prepare our plates one by one, and I ended up making friends with the groups sitting on either side of me, so it was a very enjoyable and special evening! Not to mention the food was excellent -- my favorite course was a seared ahi with ponzu and wasabi mayo. SO good!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Aina Kauai Restaurant is rated 5 stars by 393 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aina Kauai Restaurant

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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.
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