Tapas @ Kukui'ula

4.1 (401)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St., Koloa, HI 96756

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for groups
Hot spot

Appealing small plate dishes define the experience at Tapas @ kukui'ula. This neighborhood culinary outpost is a popular pick for seafood-centric cuisine. Helmed by Chef Kristin, this bustling restaurant offers flavorful tapa alongside refreshing cocktails in spacious surrounds that feature a mix of contemporary and rustic décor. Menu highlights include the Miso butterfish, pork belly French fries, kalbi beef and the corn beef hash. Tapas @ kukui'ula is a nice pick if you're looking for a fun evening out with friends. The restaurant's laid back vibe lends itself well to birthdays and work parties. Diners rave about the ambiance, friendly priced menu and cocktails. Visit during the happy hour and explore the restaurant's famous Sangria menu. Tapas @ kukui'ula is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Sunday.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood, Organic
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Daily 5:00pm-9pm Daily 5:00pm - 10pm During Peak Season
Website
http://josselins.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jean Marie Josselin
Catering
Please contact us about catering options.
Private party facilities
Josselin"s Tapas Bar and Grill is ideal for large groups. Great Social atmosphere!

Location
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St., Koloa, HI 96756
Area
Koloa
Cross street
Poipu Rd.
Parking Details
Free Parking Available in "The Shops at Kukui"ula" located near the round-about on the Sunny South Shore in Poipu.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Steamed BunsUSD 11.00
Braised Duck, Korean Pear Jam
Kekaha Shrimp Duck Confit TacoUSD 13.00
Pineapple Salsa
Salt & Pepper Crispy OctopusUSD 15.00
Roasted Pineapple Sauce, Crispy Garlic
Rock Shrimp TempuraUSD 17.00
Avocado, Kim Chee Ranch Dressing
Roasted Lamb MeatballsUSD 14.00
Chickpeas Goat Cheese Salad, Poached Tomato Vinaigrette
Roasted Kabocha Pumpkin BisqueUSD 12.00
Creme Fraiche, Popped Sorghum
Tempura Ono Farms VegetablesUSD 14.00
Lime Tarragon, Spicy Garlic

Tapas Inspired from Our Local Farmers

Organic Beet RavioliUSD 11.00
Pumpkin Seed Pesto, Orange Mint Vinaigrette
Kale SaladUSD 12.00
Edamame, Radish, Miso Tarragon Dressing
Roasted Assorted MushroomsUSD 15.00
Apple Smoked Bacon, Fennel Pollen
Steamed and Seared Spinach Portobello "Pucks"USD 10.00
Spicy Garlic Sauce
Kabocha Pumpkin RavioliUSD 11.00
Sunflower Pumpkin Seed Pesto, Brown Butter Vinaigrette
Roasted Feta Cheese SaladUSD 3.00
Charred Tomato, Olives, Avocado, "Sheldonia Farm" Greens

Tapas from Our Kiawe Wood Burning Oven and Fish Market

Seared OpakapakaUSD 32.00
Panko Truffle Crusted, Sake Jalapeno Butter Sauce
Garlic Sesame Crusted MahiUSD 29.00
Asian Noodles, Nori Vinaigrette
Naan Bread / Apple Smoked BaconUSD 15.00
Goat Cheese, Roasted Onion Puree
Roasted CauliflowerUSD 13.00
Turmeric, Kimchee Ranch Dressing
Hoisin Braised Short RibUSD 27.00
Vegetables, Heirloom Potato
Slow Cooked ButterfishUSD 29.00
Stir Fried Vegetables, Soy Mirin Reduction
Seared Diver ScallopsUSD 17.00
Saffron Risotto, Tarragon Beurre Monte
36-Hour Braised Pork BellyUSD 29.00
Pear Kimchee, Rosemary, Orange, Lehua Honey, Spicy Yuzu

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Tapas @ Kukui'ula.

4.1

(401)

4.3Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience
0.3Value

Noise • Moderate

401 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii7 reviews
1.0
Reviewed on 18 August 2016
1. Overall 1
This restaurant closed quite a while ago. Who is supposed to keep this site current?
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John
Hawaii4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 19 May 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We had booked this restaurant in advance (not necessary) and arrived only to be told that there was no liquor licencing available so would have to buy our own liquor and bring it in. Was weird that we hadn't been pre-warned as we had a booking. We felt that the service was a little intense/overbearing and apparent as opposed to streamlined/subtle. I barely had time to finish my main before the waiter had taken my dates plate and asked us if we wanted desert. The service was awkward as I think due to the absence of alcohol service there were a lot of people with nothing to do. Food was good but I wasn't overly impressed with the restaurant as a whole.
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JohnR
San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 May 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our third time to dine here. Party of 5 foodies very satisfied. Everything was nicely prepared and the staff was very pleasant. We visit each year when in Kauai & look forward to returning.
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Luv2eat
Southwest Florida76 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 May 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Sad note--we ate there two nights in a row May 17-18,2016. The original owner who holds the lease from A & B has pulled the liquor license and has given notice to current manager and outstanding executive chef. We are disappointed that this restaurant is on life support and hope the staff finds another location with less rent and overhead. Good luck!
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review
1.0
Dined on 17 May 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Terrible food. This place has gone downhill with the new ownership. Good was bland and overpriced. Worst meal of the week.
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JustinE
Hawaii2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 8 May 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
That atmosphere and servers were nice, but honestly the food just wasn't that good especially for the price you have to pay. The duck tacos were terrible and should be taken off the menu.
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Mike Gold
San Diego28 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 May 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent selection of dishes, very well prepared. Love the service and the staff. I like the wine list as well. I'd love to see this place get remodeled with a more open air design.
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dsobel
San Francisco Bay Area29 reviews
3.0
Dined on 2 May 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Place was nearly empty. Food was unremarkable and disappointing.
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flyinasunbeam Gold
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
4.0
Dined on 30 April 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a great meal here. The standout dishes for us were the roasted mushrooms and the crusted fish. The mushrooms had a great smoky flavour from the roasting, which was enhanced by the bacon in the dish. The crusted fish of the day for us was a crab-crusted moonfish and it was fantastic.
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Food4all Gold
San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 April 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fine selection of Asian Fusion dishes. Everything was fantastic.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood, Organic
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Daily 5:00pm-9pm Daily 5:00pm - 10pm During Peak Season
Website
http://josselins.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jean Marie Josselin
Catering
Please contact us about catering options.
Private party facilities
Josselin"s Tapas Bar and Grill is ideal for large groups. Great Social atmosphere!

Location
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St., Koloa, HI 96756
Area
Koloa
Cross street
Poipu Rd.
Parking Details
Free Parking Available in "The Shops at Kukui"ula" located near the round-about on the Sunny South Shore in Poipu.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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United States
Hawaii
Kauai
Koloa

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Tapas @ Kukui'ula

About this restaurant

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Menu

Raw and Barely Cooked Fish

Salmon, Opakapaka CevicheUSD 18.00

Tempura Ahi RollUSD 17.00

Deconstructed Ahi RollUSD 16.00

Hamachi SashimiUSD 18.00

Walu and Tuna SashimiUSD 19.00

Hand Crafted Tapas from the Heart

Steamed BunsUSD 11.00

Kekaha Shrimp Duck Confit TacoUSD 13.00

Salt & Pepper Crispy OctopusUSD 15.00

Rock Shrimp TempuraUSD 17.00

Roasted Lamb MeatballsUSD 14.00

Roasted Kabocha Pumpkin BisqueUSD 12.00

Tempura Ono Farms VegetablesUSD 14.00

Tapas Inspired from Our Local Farmers

Organic Beet RavioliUSD 11.00

Kale SaladUSD 12.00

Roasted Assorted MushroomsUSD 15.00

Steamed and Seared Spinach Portobello "Pucks"USD 10.00

Kabocha Pumpkin RavioliUSD 11.00

Roasted Feta Cheese SaladUSD 3.00

Tapas from Our Kiawe Wood Burning Oven and Fish Market

Seared OpakapakaUSD 32.00

Garlic Sesame Crusted MahiUSD 29.00

Naan Bread / Apple Smoked BaconUSD 15.00

Roasted CauliflowerUSD 13.00

Hoisin Braised Short RibUSD 27.00

Slow Cooked ButterfishUSD 29.00

Seared Diver ScallopsUSD 17.00

36-Hour Braised Pork BellyUSD 29.00

Reviews

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