Opakapaka Grill and Bar

Opakapaka Grill and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. FW

   FalanaW

   Las Vegas21 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 29, 2018

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   After reading either rave reviews or terrible reviews I decided to give this place pa try. And it was one of the few places that had an open reservation for 6 on such short notice. We arrived about 15 minutes early and they were able to accommodate us relatively quickly. The menu was disappointingly small and not farm-to-table as I had read somewhere. The food came out quickly and the fish seemed fish. We had the poke salad, 2 mixed plates, the fish of the day (Ahi, grilled) and a kids chicken finger plate and a kids buttered noodles. The fish of the day seemed fresh and was tenderly cooked. My poke bowl was average but was generous with the ahi. The mixed plate was a bit disappointing. The fried fish was so thick and hearty that we thought it was chicken. The Kalalau pork was a huge letdown, dry, stringy and too sweet. All the steamed veggies were slightly mushy and bland. Kids noodles & chicken was ok. The ratio of batter to chicken was like 90:10! But my kid liked it so I won’t complain. We had two cocktails that were strong and good, yet pricey. The restaurant decor is kind of sad and outdated. Location wise and view (unfortunately we dined after sunset so we couldn’t see the ocean but we could hear it) give this place potential. The menu is too small to have something for everyone, I think. If you’re in the area, give this place a try but not worth the drive if you aren’t.
   

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   backpacker

   Seattle3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful view/location. Cocktails were perfect and food was excellent. Kelsey (our server) was attentive and fun.
   

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   Barry

   Greater Boston13 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 26, 2018

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The view is worth the visit at this restaurant, and there are not many choices in this part of Kauai after you get west of Hanelei. We had an enjoyable dinner. Our waitress was delightful, but there didn't seem to be enough staff to keep things moving along. The food was reasonably good but by no means outstanding. We had a pretty loud party next to us who seemed to be enjoying their drinks. All in all, we had a nice dinner and I would go back again if in that remote part of the world.
   

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   AviatorWife VIP

   San Francisco42 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 18, 2018

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent fresh fish, perfectly grilled! Service very good and seating accommodated my husband's disability. Very kind and attentive!
   

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   AbedF

   Hawaii1 review

   1.0

   Dined on March 18, 2018

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   The server was good. However, the food was old and not good at all. The dish that I got was 40$ and honestly if i had known, i wouldn’t even pay $5 for it! This placy is very pricy and doesn’t deserve it at all!!!!
   

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   JohnW

   Hawaii1 review

   2.0

   Dined on March 12, 2018

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Pulled pork was dry, fish (ono) was dry with no flavor, breaded chicken deep fried was tasteless. Lengthy wait for food. May try one more time but this meal is not a good sign for a new restaurant trying to establish a reputation. Menu nothing like what is on their web site.
   

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   Brtdiner VIP

   San Francisco50 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 11, 2018

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   After the hostess showed us to our table, it was 20 minutes until a server appeared!
   

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   lorraine

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 11, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a great meal! Cocktails were unique and tasty! Please include Opakapaka to your Kauai vacation, as we did. Our family of six had a great time and only a short, beautiful drive from Hanalei! They are absolutely family friendly.
   

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   JayM

   Jacksonville3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 10, 2018

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Worst meal I have ever had. Took 1 hour to get our appetizer. Asked for bread and that took forever. They had one salt/pepper grinder that the waitresses ran from one table to the next. My wife had a local catch opaka that was very small but cost $36. They were understaffed and had just one cook. They sat us at a table with a window wide open . They tried to close it but it didn’t close. We sat at 3 different tables before the night was through. Don’t go here- it is a rip-off.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 10, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    Everything we ordered was over salted and over cooked (and some dishes were even burnt). The windows wouldn’t close and there were flies everywhere. Other than prime location and a wonderful server, there wasn’t much to brag about. Would not recommend.
    

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