The best of everything Kaua‘i has to offer as voted by The Garden Island readers
INTRODUCTION
The votes have been tallied and the results are in. Residents of the island of Kaua‘i have chosen their favorite food and dining establishments, businesses, health and beauty services, retail outlets and activities for the Best of Kaua‘i 2024 awards. We invite you to take a look at this special 52-page section, which is dedicated to the winners and runners-up in 91 categories for 2024.
A big mahalo goes out to our dedicated readers, who considered the many candidates and selected this year’s “best.”
Truly, this year’s winners represent all that is no ka ‘oi about Kaua‘i.
Wyatt Haupt Jr.
Editor
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PRESIDENT Dennis Francis
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SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Sally Cravens
EDITOR Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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Serving our island communities since 1954.
Gather Federal Credit Union
Tsuchiya Rd., Waimea (808) 338-6800
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue ischool.org
Kolopa St., Lihue (808) 632-0406
Mahalo Kaua 'i
Carol C. Cummings RB, CRB, CRS, GRI, SFR
Holly Agassi RS
Ashley M. Carvalho RS
Charissa Riofta RS
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Sharyl E Lam Yuen, RS
June Arakaki RS, GRI
Jesse Fukushima RS, SFR
Kevin M. Horita RS, CRS
Shelly Kaui-Carvalho RS, CRS, ABR, SFR, SRS
Glen Kojima RS
Taylor Nishek RS Leah Ragsac Director of Business Development, RS
Emma L. Ladendecker RS, ABR
Kaylin Kukino RS
Joy Kukino President, RS
Jordan Kukino RS
Clifton A. Kukino Principal Broker RB, CRB, CRS, GRI
Ann Zaslow RS
Melinda B. Yomen RS Lauren Yama RS
Eric N. Yama Vice President RB, CRB, CRS, GRI
John John Genovese RS
Mark K. Tanaka Executive Vice President RB, CRB, CRS, GRI, SRS
Mia Shiraishi Administrative Counsel RS
Tom Shigemoto RS
Yvette K. Baliaris RS
Coreen S. Sarabia RB, CRS, ABR, CIPS, RSPS, E-Pro
Carol Manera Texeira RS
Bradford Hall RS
Casie Riopta RS
Shannon Juliano RS
FOOD & DINING
4252 Rice St., Lihue (808) 245-8868
N FINALISTS
Ho’s Chinese Kitchen 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy. #1408, Lihue (808) 245-5255 Panda Express pandaexpress.com
Kauai 4-1384 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa javakai.com
(808) 742-7534
FOOD & DINING
4028-A Rice St. (808) 245-2227 | kplihue@gmail.com N
4-484 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa (808) 821-8080
5492 Koloa Rd., Koloa (808) 742-8824
MAHALO KAUAI
GO GRAN D
GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT & SPA
Mahalo for loving us for getaways, spa days, golf plays, and celebrations. We look forward to your next staycation, spa day, celebration or night out. Feast at your favorite breakfast buffet with a vie w at Ilima Terrace. Join us for dinner at Stevenson’s Library for sushi and spirits or Tidepools for a taste of the island. Hit the links at Poipu Bay. Unwind and refresh at Anara Spa.
Remember, kamaaina receive 15% off treatments at Anara Spa and food at all restaurants plus great golf rates!
Plan your getaway today, call 808 .742.1234 or visit grandhyattkauai.com.
2 Locations on Kauai (808) 246-1570, (808) 822-1612 Paco’s Tacos 4 locations on Kauai pacostacoskauai.com
left to right: Manu Medeiros, Wayne Medeiros, Lala Hamzaeff
left to right: Elsa Sajonia, Memory Robinson, Eufemio “Jr” Longboy, Cristina Sagucio, Scott Yamauchi
Farm Fresh Taro Products from our 6 Generation Family Farm, W.T. Haraguchi Farm
HO‘OPULAPULA
HaraguchiRiceMill.org
@HanaleiTaro
Visit us at our Food Truck or order at HanaleiTaro.com to support Recovery Efforts & Nonprofit Education Programs. USA online orders shipped weekly to your door or someone you gift.
HANALEI TARO
e New Flavors of Old Hawai‘i Kaua‘i’s premiere Hawaiian lunchwagon, specializing in Traditional Hawaiian food (Laulau, Kalua Pig, Poi, Kulolo) and Unique Taro Products (Hanalei Taro Veggie Burgers, Hummus, Mochi, Smoothies) fresh from our family’s 6th generation Taro Farm in Hanalei Valley. Located in the beginning of Hanalei Town.
Phone (808) 826-1059- urs-Fri 10am-3pm Sat-Sun 10am-4pm Located in Hanalei, 5-5070- A Kuhio Hwy. • www.HanaleiTaro.com
Lihue
PS&D-NAPA
4004 Rice Street Lihue, HI 96766 (808) 245-9561 MON-FRI 7:30am-5pm SAT 8am-2pm SUN 9am-1:30m
PS&D-NAPA
Hanapepe
3837 Hanapepe Rd. Hanapepe, HI 96716 (808) 335-5035 MON-FRI 7:30am-3pm SAT 7:30am-12noon
4-956 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa ogawachiropractic.com
Kaipo Pavao, DC
3092 Akahi St., Lihue (808) 246-8858
Zachary Young, DC
2-2527 Kaumualii Hwy., Kalaheo (808) 332-5580
Scott Shimabukuro 2-2389 Kaumualii Hwy., Kalaheo (808) 332-7088 Dr. Paul Yoo - Kaua’i Dental Studio 4473 Pahee St. Unit R, Lihue kauaidentalstudio.com
Hwy.,
(808) 652-7570
HEALTH & BEAUTY
4347 Rice St. Ste. 105, Lihue (808) 212-8576
4-1191 Kuhio Hwy. Ste. B, Kapaa (808) 822-7800
Nail Salon & Boutique 4-1467 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa (808) 320-3455
