Kauai Ono

4.9 (19)

$50 and over

Fusion / Eclectic

5000 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714

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About this restaurant

Rustic and Communal in Style, yet Refined. An Outdoor Dining Venue with a Set Menu Based on Weekly and Seasonal Availability - a farm to table concept meal with a do-it-yourself approach to as many components as possible: from the tables and chairs constructed of recycled pallets to house fermented banana vinegar. We try to do it all within reason. Kauai Ono is currently offering a pop up style dinner biweekly. Seating is very limited so please do not make a reservation unless you are sure you can attend.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Pop-Up Restaurant (periodically open). Please check website for weekly schedule. www.kauaiono.com
Website
http://www.kauaiono.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Private Chef Service & Catering is available for: vacation meal service, private parties, beachside dinners, wedding catering & special events. Please visit our website or contact us for more information.

Location
5000 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714
Area
Hanalei
Cross street
Located at Priceville Ranch Adventure Center, Princeville Kauai
Parking Details
Private Parking
Public transport
Da Kauai Bus
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Kauai Ono.

4.9

(19)

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience

Noise • Moderate

19 Reviews

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ChrisC
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 January 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While I'm sure the restaurant is amazing, they unfortunately are not open currently. I made the reservation through open table, but once I arrived the restaurant was not open. I called and spoke to the owner an he was very apologetic. It turns out that open table is taking reservations but not informing the restaurant. It is probably best to contact the restaurant directly if you want to find out when they'll be open again.
2 people found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 January 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a treat this was! Far and away the best meal we had on Kauai.
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tuxedogeoffrey
Utah10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 September 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
5 courses, each one unbelievably good. I'll even rave about the salad which I think was picked while we had our first 2 courses it was so fresh! This a definite go to while on kauai. Wish I'd gone twice! Justin is awesome
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 July 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were treated to a wonderful farm to table dinner in Hanalei. We had seen the chef at the farmers market the day before and were anticipating a special meal and we were not disappointed in any way. The evening reminded us of another dinner we savored under a tent in Tuscany. The dinner is offered on Wednesday and Thursdays so make your reservations upon arrival...served with aloha.
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LaurieG Gold
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 July 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
that stands up to the beautiful scenery and the aloha spirit, this is the place. The menu makes the most of high quality local farm and sea to table in inventive and yet classic preparations. In a lovely casual setting, with attentive service, we had a well-paced five course meal with our own wines. Highlights included the perfectly seared ahi tuna followed by a fun and tasty riff on the island favorite kahlua pork. The flour-less chocolate cake, with a lavender infused sauce ended the meal on a perfect note. Plan ahead, because there are only 36 spots for dinner, twice a week.
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BillY Gold
Southwest Florida23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 July 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place to have a dinner. 5 Course Chef's choice dinner served under a tent in Hanalei, HI. The communal Tables are a great idea, made from discarded loading pallets. Each course was simple and delightful. Reservations are required with a maximum of 32 dinners. Dinner is currently served on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm. Make your reservation early and don't miss it. The restaurant is BYOB since they are not in a permanent structure with a liquor license.
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hal52
Dallas - Fort Worth130 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 July 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Incredible food produced by a mobile kitchen in a tent. priced fix menu with room for alternatives if you give the chef some warning. The chef was young and excellent, a real up and comer. The menu was also locally obtained.
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Drosscpa
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 July 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere is great. Absolutely wonderful. The menu is preset for the evening. This is more like having a personal chef cook for you in your home based on what he found at the farm that day. The chef has created the menu for you. Everything was exquisite. Dining is set at three tables holding twelve people each, so it's close and personal. When you sit down it's a great opportunity to meet people from all over. We were fortunate enough to sit by a family from Australia. The service was excellent. The servers truely cared about your experience. They eagerly answered questions an explained the food. This, truly, is a unique experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 June 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
How fantastic was this experience? On a scale of 5 stars I wish I could give them a 10. The menu was creative and as promised featured fresh local items including a couple most of us had not seen before. The service was great, meaning attentive, prompt, friendly and unobtrusive. The ambience? What can one say about eating by cadlelight, under a large white canopy in a park in Hanelei? Very comfortable stretching to 2.5 to 3 hours. And not a minute too long. The menu from 6/27: Poisson Cru w.banana chips; Ulu cake w. pineapple, beets, goat cheese & herbs; Mixed greens w. citrus & ginger dressing; wild boar sausage, heirloom carrots w. purple sweet poi & carmelized onions; finishing w. chocolate torte w. cardamom infused mango. Simply great.
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JonS
New York City9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 June 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic. Took a little while to get the food out, but if you want a casual 2-3 hour dinner where you can chat with other tourists at your picnic table, it's great. Bring bug spray as the mosquitoes might be out. Don't forgot the BYOB or other drinks.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Pop-Up Restaurant (periodically open). Please check website for weekly schedule. www.kauaiono.com
Website
http://www.kauaiono.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Private Chef Service & Catering is available for: vacation meal service, private parties, beachside dinners, wedding catering & special events. Please visit our website or contact us for more information.

Location
5000 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714
Area
Hanalei
Cross street
Located at Priceville Ranch Adventure Center, Princeville Kauai
Parking Details
Private Parking
Public transport
Da Kauai Bus
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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