The Best of Everything
The best of everything Kaua‘i has to offer as voted by The Garden Island readers
Mahalo, Kaua’i, for Allowing Us o Care for You
Wilcox Medical Center and Kaua‘i Medical Clinic are proud to care for the Kaua’i community. A special thank you to all of our physicians and staff for making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Together, ar we cr e eating a healthier Hawai‘i.
WilcoxHealth.org
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Thank you once again for voting us into the 2022 Best of Best showcase. We are excited to launch “Otsuka’s Online” at Oceanside Center, & will continue to provide any of your future furniture & accessory needs… creating easy,islandliving….yourway! FREE full-design service or do-it yourself help OCEANSIDE CENTER 4525 Akia Road Kapaa HI 96746 Wed. Thurs. Fri. from 9am – 5pm OR call 808.822.7766 www.otsukas.com Mahalo, Kauai! Otsuka’s Otsuka’s Online HAWAII'S BEST 2022 3
KAUA‘I AWARDS KAUA‘I AWARDS
INTRODUCTION
The votes have been tallied and the results are in: Kauai’s residents have chosen their best-loved food and dining spots, businesses, health and beauty services, retail outlets and activities for the Best of Kaua‘i 2022 awards.
We invite you to peruse this special 48-page section dedicated to this year’s 91 category winners and their runners up, the majority of whom are household names on the Garden Isle.
A big mahalo goes out to our dedicated readers, who thoughtfully considered the many qualified candidates and selected this year’s “best.”
The final results are something we can all be proud of. Truly, this year’s winners represent all that is no ka oi about Kaua‘i!
THE STAFF
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PRESIDENT Dennis Francis CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER J. David Kennedy VICE PRESIDENT/CIRCULATION Aaron J. Kotarek SALES MANAGER Sierra Hethcote
SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Eden Raquel
EDITOR Wyatt Haupt Jr.
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6 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 COMPANIES Attorney ............................................... 8 Auto Dealership (New) .................... 8 Auto Dealership (Used) ................... 8 Bank ........................................................ 8 Credit Union 10 Financial Planner ................................ 10 Fitness Center/Gym 10 Flooring/Carpeting ........................... 10 High School 12 Hospital/Medical Center ................. 12 Insurance Agent ................................. 12 Insurance Company .......................... 12 Mortgage Company .......................... 14 Real Estate Company ....................... 14 Realtor .................................................... 14 Solar Company 14 Tattoo Shop .......................................... 16 Wireless Company 16 FOOD & DINING Bakery 16 Breakfast ............................................... 16 Buffet 18 Burger ..................................................... 18 Chinese Food ....................................... 18 Coffee Shop ......................................... 18 Family Dining ....................................... 20 Fast Food .............................................. 20 Filipino Food ........................................ 20 Food Truck 20 Hawaiian Food .................................... 22 Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt 22 Italian Food .......................................... 22 Japanese Food 22 Juice Bar/Acai Bowls ........................ 26 Local BBQ ............................................. 26 Local Plate Lunch............................... 26 Malasadas .............................................. 26 Mexican Food ...................................... 28 Pizza ........................................................ 28 Poke 28 Pupus 28 Sandwich/Deli ..................................... 30 Seafood .................................................. 30 Shave Ice ............................................... 30 Steak ....................................................... 30 Sushi ........................................................ 32 HEALTH & BEAUTY Chiropractor ......................................... 32 Dentist .................................................... 32 Hair Salon .............................................. 32 Massage ................................................. 34 Nail Salon .............................................. 34 Optometrist/Ophthalmologist ...... 34 Physical Therapy 34 Physician 36 Spa ........................................................... 36 ACTIVITIES Air/Helicopter Tour ............................ 36 Bar............................................................ 36 Boat Tour 38 Farm 38 Farmer’s Market .................................. 38 Golf Course ........................................... 38 Happy Hour .......................................... 40 Hotel Resort 40 Kayak Tour ............................................ 40 Live Music ............................................. 40 Local Event ........................................... 42 Luau......................................................... 42 RETAIL Auto Parts Store 42 Drugstore/Pharmacy ........................ 42 Fashion Boutique ............................... 42 Florist ...................................................... 42 Furniture Store .................................... 42 Grocery Store Chain .......................... 42 Health Food Store.............................. 44 Jewelry 44 Kauai-Made Product 44 Lumber Supplier ................................. 44 Music Store ........................................... 44 Shopping Center ................................ 44 Surf Shop .............................................. 44 Tire Store ............................................... 44 Yoga Studio .......................................... 45 SERVICE & REPAIR Air Conditioning/Heating ............... 45 Auto Repair .......................................... 45 Computer Repair ................................ 46 Contractor............................................. 46 Extermination Service ...................... 46 Landscaping 46 Oil Change 46 Pet Grooming/Boarding .................. 46 Towing Service .................................... 46 Veterinarian .......................................... 46 KAUA‘I AWARDS THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I INDEX
(808)245-4003 www.ohanamotors.net Thank you for all the support since 1997. We look forward to your visit. From our Ohana to Yours THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST KAAUI 2005 of Reader’s Survey BEST KAAUI 2007 OF READER URVEY HE ORIGINAL THE ORIGINAL THE ORIGINAL HE ORIGINAL RIGINAL RIGINAL RIGINAL T HE O RIGINAL HE O RIGINAL HE O RIGINAL T O T O T O GARDEN ISLAND B E S T K A A U I 2 0 0 8 OF READER URVEY HE ORIGINAL THE ORIGINAL THE ORIGINAL HE ORIGINAL RIGINAL RIGINAL RIGINAL T HE O RIGINAL HE O RIGINAL HE O RIGINAL T O T O T O GARDEN ISLAND HE ORIGINAL HE ORIGINAL THE RIGINAL THE ORIGINAL BEST KAAUI 2009 OF RIGINAL RIGINAL RIGINAL T HE O RIGINAL T HE O RIGINAL T HE RIGINAL T O T O T O O 2391 Ulu Maika Street, Lihue, HI 96766 Across from Costco Service Station Follow us on Instagram @ohanamotorsinc Mahalo Nui Loa for voting us #1 Used Car Dealership year after year THE GARDEN ISLAND - BEST OF KAUAI 2022 7
2403 Ulu Maika St, Lihu‘e (808) 245-3361 N FINALISTS N
Mark Zenger
3016 Umi Street Suite 211B, Lihu‘e (808) 632-0723
Ian K Jung - Belles Graham LLP
3135 Akahi Street, Suite A, Lihu‘e (808) 245-2163
N FIRST PLACE
2477 Ulu Maika St. Lihu’e ServcoAutoKauai.com
N FINALISTS N
King Auto Center 4330 Kukui Grove St. Lihu’e kingautocenter.com
Kuhio Motors
3 Locations kuhioautogroup.com
N FIRST PLACE N Ohana Motors
2391 Ulu Maika St, Lihu‘e (808)-245-4003 | ohanamotors.net
N FINALISTS N
Kuhio Motors
3 Locations kuhioautogroup.com
King Auto Center 4330 Kukui Grove St, Lihu‘e (808) 245-4788
N FIRST PLACE N
Bank of Hawaii
boh.com
N FINALISTS N
American Savings Bank
Hokulei Village, 4454 Nuhou Street, Lihu‘e asbhawaii.com
First Hawaiian Bank
5 Locations across Kaua‘i fhb.com
A Grateful Mahalo! 8 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 COMPANIES BEST OF THE BEST Attorney BEST OF THE BEST Auto Dealership (Used) BEST OF THE BEST Auto Dealership (New) BEST OF THE BEST Bank
FIRST PLACE N
Congratulations to Drs. Raymond Martinez and Robert Wotring for being voted Best of the Best physicians on Kaua‘i. We appreciate their dedication to our community and helping us to create a healthier Hawai‘i. WilcoxHealth.org
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Sherman Shiraishi
N Servco Kaua’i
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808-821-9564 info@nathanwoodgc.com www.nathanwoodgc.com ACCREDITED BUSINESS A+ Rating Mahalo Kaua i! FIRST PLACE SOLAR COMPANY & CONTRACTOR for voting us #1 since 2012 Lic. GENERAL CONTRACTOR (BC-31122) | Lic. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR (BC-31122) | Lic. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (PE-13970) Kaua i Owned & Operated THE GARDEN ISLAND - BEST OF KAUAI 2022 9
3156 Elua St, Lihu‘e (808) 245-5384 Rob Lansdell - Edward Jones 4469 Papalina Road, Kalaheo (808) 332-7469
652-8046
3093 Peleke St, Lihu‘e (808) 246-3401
3-3222 Kuhio Hwy Ste 101, Lihu‘e (808) 245-8808
1-3529 Kaumuali‘i Hwy, Unit 2B, Hanapepe, HI 96716 saltywahine.com / 808-378-4089 Family owned and operated since 2008 Winner of 55 International Awards Mahalo, Kaua‘i, for voting Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts the BEST Kaua‘i-made product. 10 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 COMPANIES BEST OF THE BEST Credit Union BEST OF THE BEST Flooring/Carpeting BEST OF THE BEST Financial Planner BEST OF THE BEST Fitness Center/Gym N FIRST PLACE N Gather Federal Credit Union 6 Locations on Kaua‘i gatherfcu.org N FINALISTS N Kaua‘i Teachers FCU
St,
Garden
FCU
Locations
N FIRST PLACE N Hesse Flooring
N FINALISTS N Flooring Innovations
N FIRST PLACE N Alek Ahana-Edward Jones 2970
N FINALISTS N
Financial
N FIRST PLACE N Kaua‘i Athletic Club 2 Locations on
N
N Kaua‘i Muscle & Fitness
5 7 6 8
2969 Umi
Lihu‘e (808) 245-3753
Island
2
gardenislandfcu.com
8614, 3285 Waapa Rd # B, Lihu‘e (808) 246-3700
Kauai Flooring & Interiors
Haleko Rd Suite #103, Lihu‘e 808-632-0351
Gordon Yee - Yeecorp
Kaua‘i kauaiathleticclub.com
FINALISTS
2 Locations on Kaua‘i (808) 822-2021 Playground 808 4-361 Kuhio Hwy #105, Kapa‘a (808)
We are always here for you. Mahalo Kaua‘i for trusting us with your financial needs. Serving our island communities since 1954. Federally Insured by NCUA www.gatherfcu.org | 808.245.6791 HAWAII'S BEST 2022 11
4695 Mailihuna Rd, Kapa‘a (808) 839-0787
3-3420 Kuhio Hwy, Lihu‘e 808-245-1100
3577 Lala Rd, Lihu‘e kauaihigh.org
Waimea High School
9707 Tsuchiya Rd, Waimea (808) 338-6800
4643 Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea (808) 338-9431 Kuhio Medical Center
3-3295 Kuhio Highway, Lihu‘e (808) 245-8874
4405 Kukui Grove St. #102, Lihu‘e 808-245-4624
4491 Kolopa St., Lihu‘e (808) 632-0406 Nekicia Maruyama 4491 Rice. St., Ste 101, Lihu‘e (808) 246-2665
4405 Kukui Grove St #102, Lihu‘e (808) 245-4624
4-976 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a allstate.com
FAST & PROFESSIONAL FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED 3148 OIHANA ST. LIHUE, HI 96766 MAHALO, KAUAI! 12 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 COMPANIES BEST OF THE BEST Insurance Company N FIRST PLACE N Pyramid Insurance
N
N State Farm
Insurance
FINALISTS
Multiple Locations on Kaua‘i statefarm.com Allstate
9 10 11 12 BEST OF THE BEST Hospital/Medical Center BEST OF THE BEST Insurance Agent N FIRST PLACE N Wilcox Medical Center
N FINALISTS N
Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital
N FIRST PLACE N
Medeiros
Wayne
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N
FINALISTS
Skip Koenig
BEST OF THE BEST High School N FIRST PLACE N
Kapa‘a High School
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N FINALISTS
Kaua‘i High School
NOTHING MEANS MORE TO US THAN EARNING YOUR TRUST.
Mahalo for voting us Best Bank.
At Bank of Hawai‘i, there’s no bigger honor than being voted Best Bank by customers like you. To every valued customer who honors us with their trust and every employee who works hard to earn it, we say Mahalo!
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American Savings Bank
Hokulei Village 4454 Nuhou Street, Lihu‘e asbhawaii.com
Security National Mortgage
4370 Kukui Grove, Ste 201, Lihu‘e (808) 823-8050
Island Pacific Mortgage 3016 Umi St Ste 201, Lihu‘e (808) 246-2500
4-1435 Kuhio Highway, Kapa‘a (808) 822-7774
Hawai‘i Life 5-5080 Kuhio Hwy A, Hanalei (800) 370-3848
Mark Tanaka
2403 Ulu Maika St, Lihu‘e (808) 639-0367
Clifton Kukino
Kauai Realty, Inc. 2403 Ulu Maika St., Lihu‘e (808) 639-1490
Tim Mira, R (B) 3417 Poipu Rd, Koloa (808) 639-2263
(808) 320-1790 risingsunsolar.com
M A H A L O K A U A ' I FIN D YOU R FI T K A PA A / LIHU E WWW.KAUAI A T H LETICCLUB.CO M Present this ad for $0 enrollment fee when you sign uP before 12/31/22 We wouldn’t be here without the love and support of our community. Mahalo Kauai for letting us share our passion for what we do – We are Epic because of you! Thank you Kauai for voting us #1 4516 Lehua Street, Kapaa 808.823.8111 www.epichairboutique.com @epichairboutique 14 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 COMPANIES BEST OF THE BEST Solar Company N FIRST PLACE N Renewable Energy Technologies nathanwoodgc.com
N FINALISTS N Del
Enterprises
Solar
13 14 15 16 BEST OF THE BEST Real Estate Company BEST OF THE BEST Realtor N FIRST PLACE N Kauai Realty
St,
N FINALISTS N Kauai Dreams Realty
(808) 821-9564
Sol
5905 Ahakea St, Kapa‘a (808) 639-1265 Rising Sun
2403 Ulu Maika
Lihu‘e (808) 245-1651
N FIRST PLACE N
N FINALISTS N
BEST OF THE BEST Mortgage Company
FIRST PLACE N
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N FINALISTS N
TIRE WAREHOUSE KAUAI Serving Kauai for 48 years! (808) 245-6754 • tirewarehousekauai.com Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 7:30am-4pm • Wed & Sat 7:30am-12pm 3028 Aukele St, Lihue • Industrial Park II Best Tire Store Mahalo Kauai for voting us the Best! HAWAII'S BEST 2022 15
4-1378 Kuhio Hwy #202, Kapa‘a (808) 822-9112
3-4251 Kuhio Hwy, Lihu‘e (808) 378-4460
4-369 Kuhio Hwy #107, Kapa‘a (808) 378-4603
3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy STE 1526, Lihu‘e (808) 320-3434
4454 Nuhou St, #507, Lihu‘e (808) 378-4343
1611 Haleukana St #3, Lihu‘e (808) 212-9437
3173 Akahi St, Lihu‘e (808) 245-2333
2-2560 Kaumualii Hwy, Kalaheo (808) 332-5858 Kountry Kitchen
4-1485 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a (808) 822-3511
Mahalo to our community for the continued support & to our staff for getting us to where we are today! 16 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 17 18 FOOD & DINING 19 20 BEST OF THE BEST Tattoo Shop BEST OF THE BEST Wireless Company ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Little Tsunami Tattoo & Art Studio
✮ FINALISTS ✮ Rise Above Ink
Ironbridge Tattoo
✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Verizon Over 20 locations statewide verizon.com ✮ FINALISTS ✮ AT&T Mobility & Entertainment Over 14 locations statewide att.com T-Mobile Kukui Grove Center t-mobile.com BEST OF THE BEST Bakery ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Kauai Bakery & Coffee
✮ FINALISTS ✮ Orly’s Patisserie
Ko
COMPANIES BEST OF THE BEST Breakfast ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮
Top Café
Bakery
Tip
✮
✮
FINALISTS
Kalaheo Café
Carol C. Cummings RB, CRS, GRI, SRES Holly Agassi RS Faye T. Agcaoili RS June Arakaki RS, GRI Brandi Burrola RS Marietta A. Carmichael RS Ashley M. Carvalho RS Jesse Fukushima RS, SFR Kevin M. Horita RS, CRS Shelly Kaui-Carvalho RS, CRS, ABR, SFR, SRS Glen Kojima RS Yvette K. Racca RS Silvia Matsumoto RS Leah Ragsac Director of Business Development, RS Taylor Ragsac RS Christina Rytting RS Charissa Riofta RS Photo Not Available: Sharyl E Lam Yuen, RS Jordan Kukino RS Clifton A. Kukino Principal Broker RB, CRB, CRS, GRI Kaylin Kukino RS Joy Kukino President, RS Emma L. Ladendecker RS, ABR Eric N. Yama Vice President RB, CRB, CRS, GRI Mayu Tomizawa RS Lauren Yama RS Melinda B. Yomen RS Ann Zaslow RS Mia Shiraishi Administrative Counsel RS Tom Shigemoto RS Rebecca Siquian RS Mark K. Tanaka Executive Vice President RB, CRB, CRS, GRI, SRS Shawn Taguas RS BEST OF KAUAʻI 2022 Real Estate Company www.Kauai-Realty.com (808) 245-1651 | 2403 Ulu Maika Street, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 Mahalo Kaua 'i Mark K. Tanaka Executive Vice President RB, CRB, CRS, GRI, SRS Clifton A. Kukino Principal Broker RB, CRB, CRS, GRI BEST REALTOR First Place BEST REALTOR Second Place Coreen S. Sarabia RB, CRS, ABR, CIPS, RSPS, E-Pro THE GARDEN ISLAND - BEST OF KAUAI 2022 17
REAL LIFE ANSWERS Tron Rule NMLS #2064632 (808) 632-5026 Hokulei Village Branch Let’s talk. Please give me a call today. Or, get started at asbhawaii.com/GetHomeLoan or scan the QR code. Mahalo for voting us “Best Mortgage Company” three years in a row. © 2022 American Savings Bank, F.S.B. NMLS #423168 THE GARDEN ISLAND - BEST OF KAUAI 2022 19
5371 Koloa Rd, Koloa (808) 855-5583
2-3687 Kaumuali‘i Hwy., Lawai (808) 855-5055 Duke’s Kaua‘i 3610 Rice St, Lihu‘e (808) 246-9599
Lihu‘e & Kapa‘a (808) 245-4809 (808) 822-2083
3611 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe (808) 335-0949
4-1638 Kuhio Hwy Kapa‘a (808) 639-7228
2405 Ulu Maika St, Lihu‘e (808) 320-0220 Shaka Burger 2815 Poipu Rd, Koloa (808) 631-0386
Mahalo! 808.823.8050 ortgage Company SecurityNational Mortgage C SecurityNNa ve Street, Suite 201, Lihue, HI 96766 4370 Kukui Grove Street Equal Housing Lender NMLS# 1548525 | CO. NMLS# 3116 Turning Houses into Homes™ Hous Alek S Ahana, AAMS™ Financial Advisor
Rob Lansdell, AAMS™ Financial Advisor
Road
MKT-1952H-A © 2022 EDWARD D. JONES & CO., L.P. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We Understand Commitment
Edward Jones, we deliver candid guidance and personalized investment strategies to help you plan for and realize the possibilities of your future – for you, your family and generations to follow. 20 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 FOOD & DINING 25 26 27 28 BEST OF THE BEST Family Dining N FIRST PLACE N Bull Shed Restaurant
N FINALISTS N
Roots
2970 Haleko Rd Suite #103 Lihue, HI 96766 808-632-0351
4469 Papalina
Kalaheo, HI 96741 808-332-7469
At
4-796 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a (808) 822-3791
Kiawe
BEST OF THE BEST Filipino Food N FIRST PLACE N Mama Lucy’s Restaurant
N
N Aaron’s Kitchen
3
BEST OF THE BEST Fast Food N FIRST PLACE N McDonald’s 4 Locations mcdonalds.com N FINALISTS N Taco Bell 2 Locations on
tdfoodgroup.com Burger
BEST OF THE BEST Food Truck N FIRST PLACE N Taco Libre
N
N
Sushi Station
4495 Puhi Rd # 1, Lihu‘e (808) 245-4935
FINALISTS
Girls
Kaua‘i
King
FINALISTS
Kaua‘i
Mahalo for your votes, Kaua‘i Family-owned and Operated 808-245-9485 3148 Oihana St. Bay 6 Lihue, HI 96766 Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm Closed Weekends & Holidays THE GARDEN ISLAND - BEST OF KAUAI 2022 21
Thank you for this honor... Best Jewelry Store! Always striving to earn your trust! Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry 2976 KRESS ST., LIHUE (808) 246-GOLD (4653) THEGARDEN SLAND B E S T KAUA I 2 0 0 of B E S T KAUA I 0 0 7 RIGINAL RIGINAL RIGINAL GARDEN SLAND B E S T KAUA I 8 URVEY RIGINAL RIGINAL RIGINAL GARDEN SLAND Kaua'i’s Kaua‘i See RobertsJewelry.com for updated Store Hours Mon & Fri: 9:30am - 2pm | Tues: 9:30am - 5pm Po Sun Hon Tuxedo Rentals We Buy Gold 75+ Years License No. RD-1908 4469 Kolopa Street • Lihue (808) 245-2221 GARY’S SERVICE, INC. • Electrical System • Brake Service • Cooling & AC • Steering & Suspension • Tune-Up • Safety Inspection Thank you Kauai for your support! Serving Kauai since 1967 Best Auto Repair 22 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 FOOD & DINING BEST OF THE BEST Italian Food BEST OF THE BEST Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt N FIRST PLACE N Kaua‘i Pasta Lihu‘e 3-3142 Kuhio Hwy, Lihu‘e
245-2227 N FINALISTS N La Spezia
Café Portofino
N FIRST PLACE N Lappert’s Hawai‘i 2 Locations on Kaua‘i lappertshawaii.com N FINALISTS N Skinny Mike’s Ice Cream & Shave Ice 3501
St
Tropical Dreams
30 29 31 32 BEST OF THE BEST Hawaiian Food N FIRST PLACE N Pono Market
Kuhio
Kapa‘a
N FINALISTS N Zensai
Seafoods
BEST OF THE BEST Japanese Food N FIRST PLACE N Kiibo
N FINALISTS N Restaurant
(808)
5492 Koloa Rd, Koloa (808) 742-8824
3481 Ho’Olaule’a Way, Lihu‘e (808) 245-2121
Rice
#1006, Lihu‘e (808) 245-9386
4-831 Kuhio Hwy # 220, Kapa‘a (808) 822-1010
4-1300
Hwy,
(808) 822-4581
1-3566 Kaumualii Hwy, Hanapepe (808) 378-4044 Konohiki
3-4301 Kuhio Hwy #102, Lihu‘e (808) 245-1707
2991 Umi St, Lihu‘e (808) 245-2650
Kintaro 4-370 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a (808) 822-3341 Japanese Grandma’s Cafe 3871 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe (808) 855-5016
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24 THE GARDEN ISLAND - BEST OF KAUAI 2022 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Don’t Wait, Call Today! 808-245-4624 Kukui Grove Shopping Center 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy., #1606 Lihue, HI 96766 (808) 245-1941 KUKUI GROVE SHOPPING CENTER VOTED KAUAI’S BEST INSURANCE AGENT CONGRATULATIONS WAYNE MEDEIROS Kulamanu Medeiros (808) 482-2782 Wayne Medeiros (808) 482-2783 Our professional and staff experienced, and dedicated providing our the best possible FOR THE INSURANCE & SERVICES. CALL MAHALO FOR KAUAI’S BEST INSURANCE HURRICANE, FLOOD, PERSONAL, left to right: LaSean Hamzaeff, Kulamanu Medeiros, Wayne Medeiros
THE GARDEN ISLAND - BEST OF KAUAI 2022 25 808-245-4624 www.pyramidins.com KAUA‘I OFFICE Eufemio (Jr) Longboy (808) 482-2788 Memory Robinson (808) 214-8399 Scott Yamauchi (808) 482-2787 Kaua‘i Office 4405 Kukui Grove Street, Suite 102 Lihue, HI 96766 (808) 245-4624 professional agents are highly experienced, motivated dedicated to our customers possible service. THE BEST IN INSURANCE NEEDS SERVICES. CALL US! FOR VOTING US INSURANCE AGENCIES PERSONAL, BUSINESS INSURANCE left to right: Elsa Sajonia, LaSean (Lala) Hamzaeff, Cristina Sagucio
Hokulei
4390 Pu U Hale Loop, Anahola (808) 346-0074
Anake’s Juice Bar 2827 Poipu Rd, Koloa (808) 742-1602
Hanalei, Kapa‘a, Waimea chickeninabarrel.com
Garden Island BBQ 4252 Rice St, Lihu‘e (808) 245-8868
1610 Haleuana Place, Lihu‘e (808) 245-2522
4-1300 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 822-4581
Sone’s 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy., # 1514, Lihu‘e (808) 241-7663
3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy., Ste 1526, Lihu‘e (808) 320-3434
Paradise Grinds & Bakery
3630 Lala Rd, Lihu‘e (808) 241-7870
Passion Bakery Café
4-356 Kuhio Hwy #121, Kapa‘a (808) 821-0060
Thank you for your trust & support. Tim Mira RB-21130 Corcoran Pacific Properties
KauaiPropertySearch.com M. Kawamura Farm Enterprises, Inc. is a family-owned business that supplies and retails farm, nursery and garden equipment. One of the secrets to our success is being an
player within the community. Edward
contributes his time and
to
Veterans
and the
M. Kawamura Farm: Over 50 years in business and 3 generations strong! 2824 WEHE ROAD, LIHUE, HAWAII 96766 (808) 245-3524 www.kawamurafarm.com KFE M. KAWAMURA FARM ENTERPRISES, INC We thank the people of Kaua‘i for their continued support all these years! 26 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 FOOD & DINING 34 33 35 BEST OF THE BEST Local Plate Lunch N FIRST PLACE N
Place
808.639.2263
active
Kawamura, Sr.
support
community events, such as
Affairs, Farm Fair
4-H Youth Development Organization.
Mark’s
N
N FINALISTS
Pono Market
36 BEST OF THE BEST Juice Bar/Acai Bowls N FIRST PLACE N
Juice
Aloha Aina
Café
N
Shopping Center (808) 378-4256 N FINALISTS
Kalalea Juice Hale
BEST OF THE BEST Malasadas N
PLACE N
FIRST
Kauai Bakery & Coffee
N FINALISTS N
BEST OF THE BEST Local BBQ N FIRST PLACE N
Kiawe Roots
N
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2-3687 Kaumuali‘i Hwy., Lawai (808) 855-5055
FINALISTS
Chicken In A Barrel
Reservations taken for parties of (6) or more 808-822-3791 4-796 Kuhio Hwy. Kapaa Located in the Mahalo Nui for voting Bull Shed… Kauai’s #1 Steak #1 Family Dining #1 Seafood LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT www.bullshedrestaurant.com Voted Kauai’s Best Steakhouse since 2009 HAWAII'S BEST 2022 27
4-733 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a (808) 822-4300 N FINALISTS
5371 Koloa Rd, Koloa (808) 855-5583
Mariachi’s
2 Locations on Kaua‘i (808) 246-1570, (808) 822-1612
2-2555 Kaumualii Hwy, Kalaheo (808) 332-8561 N FINALISTS
Pizza Hut
2 Locations on Kaua‘i (808) 643-1111
Diamonds Pizza
4-1105 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a (808) 320-8484
3-4301 Kuhio Hwy #102, Lihu‘e (808) 245-1707 N FINALISTS
9894 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea (808) 338-1751
Kaua‘i Poke Co. Food Truck 3540 Koloa Rd, Kalaheo (808) 652-5767
Konohiki Seafoods
3-4301 Kuhio Hwy #102, Lihu‘e (808) 245-1707 N FINALISTS
Kiawe Roots
2-3687 Kaumuali‘i Hwy., Lawai (808) 855-5055
The Tasting Room
5476 Koloa Rd, Koloa (808) 431-4311
Mahalo Nui Loa for voting
Farm Market the #1 Farmers Market on Kaua‘i! Learn More at GroveFarm.com GROVE FARM MARKET LOCAL PRODUCE • FRESH FISH • ‘ONO FOOD • BIMONTHLY CRAFT FAIR Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Puhi Park 28 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 FOOD & DINING BEST OF THE BEST Poke BEST OF THE BEST Pupus N
PLACE N
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FIRST
Konohiki Seafoods
N Ishihara Market
N
N FIRST PLACE
N
38 40 39 BEST OF THE BEST Pizza N FIRST
N
PLACE
Brick Oven Pizza
N
BEST OF THE BEST
Food N
PLACE N
Mexican
FIRST
Monico’s Taqueria
N Taco Libre
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4-831 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 634-7183
4-1380 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 378-2244
Isle
4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville (808) 827-8272
3-4301 Kuhio Hwy., #102, Lihu‘e (808) 245-1707 Keoki’s Paradise 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr., Koloa 808-742-7534
246-4454, (808) 742-2364
4-796 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 822-3791
FINALISTS
Duke’s Kaua‘i 3610 Rice St., Lihu‘e (808) 246-9599 Wranglers Steak House 9852 Kaumualii Hwy., Waimea (808) 338-1218
Mahalo for your support Kaua‘i ! island wide services includes: • General Pest & Rodent Control Services • Subterranean Termite Treatments • Termite Inspections 652-1118 www.gpskauai.com PCO-1482 Locally owned family business Stay Healthy and Well! 3156 Elua Street, Lihue, HI 96766 808 245 5384 www.yeecorp.com Mahalo Kauai! 30 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 FOOD & DINING BEST OF THE BEST Seafood BEST OF THE BEST Shave Ice N FIRST PLACE N Bull Shed Restaurant
N FINALISTS N
Seafoods
N FIRST PLACE N
Shave Ice
4-796 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 822-3791
Konohiki
Wailua
N
N
Ice
41 42 43 44 BEST OF THE BEST Sandwich/Deli N FIRST PLACE N Deli & Bread Connection
Shopping Mall
N
N Fish Bar Deli
FINALISTS
Uncle’s Shave
2 Locations on Kaua‘i (808)
JoJo’s Shave Ice 3 Locations on Kaua‘i jojosshaveice.com
Kukui Grove
(808) 245-7115
FINALISTS
BEST OF THE BEST Steak N FIRST PLACE N Bull Shed Restaurant
Sandwich
Deli
N
N
We appreciate all the support that our customers have given us. for voting us the Best Automotive Parts Dealers on Kauai Mahalo! PS&D NAPA AUTO PARTS Kaua‘ i WE SELL TIRES! 808-245-9502 Call or come in for your Automotive Parts and Tires! Come join our team! Great Benefits! Kapaa PS&D-NAPA AUTO PARTS 980 Kipuni Way Kapaa, HI 96746 (808) 823-6211 Mon-Fri 8am-4pm SAT 8am-12noon Kalaheo PS&D-NAPA AUTO PARTS 2-2495 Kaumualii Hwy. Kalaheo, HI 96741 (808) 332-8532 MON-FRI 8am-4pm SAT Closed Hanapepe PS&D-NAPA AUTO PARTS 3837 Hanapepe Rd. Hanapepe, HI 96716
335-5035
SAT
PS&D-NAPA AUTO PARTS 4004 Rice Street
SAT
SUN
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(808)
MON-FRI 7:30am-3pm
7:30am-12noon Lihue
Lihue, HI 96766 (808) 245-9561 MON-FRI 7:30am-5pm
8am-2pm
9am-1:30m
4-370 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 822-3341
1571 Poipu Rd., Koloa (808) 742-1234
2959 Umi St., #202, Lihu‘e (808) 369-9733 Cyrus Ogawa, DC 4-956 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 822-7113
Dr. Scott Shimabukuro
2-2389 Kaumualii Hwy., Kalaheo (808) 332-7088
Dr. Alan Ing
4400 Pahee St., Lihu‘e (808) 241-7464
Dr. Paul Yoo 4473 Pahee St., Unit R, Lihu‘e (808) 240-2656
4516 Lehua St., Kapa‘a (808) 823-8111 N FINALISTS N Lab Salon
2-2494 Kaumualii Hwy., Kalaheo (808) 332-5000
Studio 203 3173 Akahi St., Ste 101, Lihu‘e (808) 246-6203
FIRST PLACE BEST LUMBER SUPPLIER Your support means so much to us! As a local, 100% employee-owned business, we are committed to providing high-quality products and customer service with aloha. MAHALO FOR YOUR SUPPORT, KAUA‘I! KAPA‘A • KALAHEO • HPMHAWAII.COM BUILDING AND LIVING BETTERTogether! a 32 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 HEALTH & BEAUTY 48 FOOD & DINING 46 BEST OF THE BEST Sushi N FIRST PLACE N Big Monster Sushi & Thai
Lihu‘e
N FINALISTS N Restaurant Kintaro
47 45 N FIRST PLACE N Kaipo Pavao,
N FINALISTS N The Specific Chiropractic Centers - Kaua‘i
BEST OF THE BEST Chiropractor BEST OF THE BEST Dentist
N
3-3204 Kuhio Hwy.,
(808) 431-4179
Stevensons Library
DC 3092 Akahi St., Lihu‘e (808) 246-8858
N FIRST PLACE
N FINALISTS N
BEST OF THE BEST Hair
PLACE N
Salon N FIRST
Epic Hair Boutique
Free Estimates CALL 808-245-3100 www.alohatermite.com PCO-1118 Mahalo Kauai for Voting Us #1... Extermination Service! THE GARDEN ISLAND - BEST OF KAUAI 2022 33
4492 Moana Rd., Waimea (808) 755-8230
3610 Rice St., Ste. 9A, Lihu‘e (808) 246-4918
2959 Umi St., Ste. 202, Lihue (808) 652-7570
3176 Akahi St., #101, Lihu‘e (808) 378-4747
Jean Shein 4439 Pahee St., Lihu‘e (808) 378-7886 Dr. Michael Oride, OD 3170-B Jerves St., Lihu‘e (808) 245-8765
‘Ohana
2
on Kaua‘i (808) 335-5808, (808) 826-6000 Kauai Therapy
Wellness 3-1866 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihu‘e (808) 823-9300
34 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 50 51 HEALTH & BEAUTY 49 52 BEST OF THE BEST Massage N FIRST PLACE N Suite Bliss Massage
N
N Alexander Day Spa
BEST OF THE BEST Nail Salon N FIRST PLACE N Anela Nail Salon & Boutique
N FINALISTS N Coco Nail Spa LLC
Nail Spa
BEST OF THE BEST Optometrist/Ophthalmologist N FIRST PLACE N Punzal Vision
N
BEST OF THE BEST Physical Therapy N FIRST PLACE N Hawaii Sports & Balance Center
N
FINALISTS
Revive Massage & Wellness
4-1467 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 320-3455
4353 Waialo Rd., Ste 11A-12A, ‘Ele‘ele (808) 335-5577 Wiki
4454 Nuhou St., #513, Lihu‘e (808) 278-8383 N FINALISTS
Dr.
2 Locations on Kaua‘i (808) 632-0033 N FINALISTS
Sports Medicine
Locations
and
Thank you! Mahalo Kaua‘i for keeping everyone safe! Kapa‘a 4-0771 Kuhio Highway 808-822-7290 Eleele Shopping Center 4469 Waialo Road 808-335-0301 Lihue 3-3113 Kuhio Highway 808-245-6123 ® HAWAII'S BEST 2022 35
BEST OF THE BEST Spa
BEST OF THE BEST Air/Helicopter Tour
N FIRST PLACE N
Robert Wotring II, MD
3-3420 Khuio Hwy., Lihu‘e 808-245-1561
N FINALISTS N
Dr. Elisabeth Biuk
4643 Waimea Canyon Dr., Waimea (808) 338-8311
Dr. Raymond Martinez, MD
3-3295 Kuhio Hwy., Lihu‘e (808) 245-8874
N FIRST PLACE N
Anara Spa
1571 Poipu Rd., Koloa (808) 742-1234
N FINALISTS N
Alexander Day Spa & Salon
3610 Rice St., Ste. 9A, Lihu‘e (808) 246-4918
Kauai Med Spa
4-820 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 652-1122
N FIRST PLACE N
Jack Harter Helicopters
4231 Ahukini Rd., Lihu‘e (808) 245-3774 helicopters-kauai.com
N FINALISTS N
Blue Hawaiian Helicopter
3730 Ahukini Rd., Lihu‘e (808) 245-5800 bluehawaiian.com/en/kauai
Island
Helicopters
3788 Ahukini Rd., Lihu‘e (808) 245-8588 islandhelicopters.com
N FIRST PLACE N
Rob’s Good Times Grill
4303 Rice St. robsgoodtimesgrill.com
N FINALISTS N
Kalapaki Joes
2 Locations on Kaua‘i (808) 742-6366, (808) 245-6366
Troy’s
3-3100 Kuhio Hwy., Lihu‘e (808) 634-5844
to everyone who took the time to vote for Kauai Dreams Realty as Best
on Kauai 2022! We sincerely appreciate your continued support!
and remains an independent
business
www.kauaidreams.com ~ 4-1435 Kuhio Hwy., Ste. 2; Kapaa, HI 96746 ~ (808) 822-7774 36 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 HEALTH & BEAUTY
Real Estate Office
Kauai Dreams Realty has been open in Kapaa since 1997
woman-owned small
brokerage.
54 55 53 56 ACTIVITIES BEST OF THE BEST Physician
BEST OF THE BEST Bar
Garden Island Barbecue & Chinese Restaurant Open Monday–Sunday 10am to 9pm 4252 Rice Street • Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766 Telephone: 808-245-8868 Mahalofor Voting for Us fromthegardenislandbarbecueohana Quick Service • Comfortable Atmosphere • Fantastic Food and Terrific Price Kaua‘ i Kau HAWAII'S BEST 2022 37
Captain Andy’s 4353 Waialo Rd., Ste. #1a, ‘Ele‘ele (808) 335-6833
4353 Waialo Rd., Ste. #7B, ‘Ele‘ele (808) 335-5553
Kawamura Farm 2824 Wehe Rd., Lihu‘e (808) 245-3524 Kauai
870 Halewili Rd., Kalaheo (800) 545-8605
Kukuiula Farmers Market 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St., Koloa (808) 742-9545 Kilauea 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea (808) 828-2118
Puakea Golf Course
4150 Nuhou St., Lihu‘e (808) 977-3777
Kukuiolono Golf Course 854 Puu Rd., Kalaheo (808) 332-9151
Wailua Golf Course
3-5350 Kuhio Hwy., Lihu‘e (808) 241-6666
Mama Lucy’s Restaurant 4495 Puhi Road, Lihue 808-245-4935 Email: riloreta@yahoo.com Catering for all occasions To our valued customers Thank You for your continued support despite of the pandemic. We will continue to make our service more valuable to all. Thank you so much! Bring in this ad and get $2 Off any lunch plate Expires: December 31, 2022 Best Filipino Food [808] 631-8177 www.pohakutowing.com 38 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 58 59 60 ACTIVITIES BEST OF THE BEST Boat Tour ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Blue Ocean Adventure Tours
✮ FINALISTS ✮
Blue
BEST OF THE BEST Farm ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Wirat Farm
Lihu‘e ✮ FINALISTS ✮
BEST OF THE BEST Farmer’s Market ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Grove
grovefarm.com/grovefarmmarket ✮ FINALISTS ✮
BEST OF THE BEST
✮ FIRST PLACE ✮
Kikia‘ola Small Boat Harbor, Kekaha (800) 451-6133
Dolphin Charters
3-1850 Kaumualii Hwy.,
Coffee
Farm Market (808) 245-3678
Golf Course
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FINALISTS
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N
Kalapaki Joe’s
2 locations on Kaua‘i (808) 742-6366, (808) 245-6366
Rob’s Good Times Grill
4303 Rice St., Lihu‘e (808) 246-0311 robsgoodtimesgrill.com
Oasis on the Beach
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu
2641 Poipu Rd., Koloa (808) 240-6600 N FINALISTS
Grand Hyatt Resort
1571 Poipu Rd., Koloa (808) 742-1234
The Iso
4-796 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 822-3971
FIRST PLACE
162 Wailua Rd., Kapa‘a (808) 821-1188
N FINALISTS N
230 Kipu Rd., Lihu‘e (808) 742-9667
Na Pali Kayak
BEST OF THE
BEST
4303 Rice St., Lihu‘e robsgoodtimesgrill.com
N FINALISTS N
Duke’s Kaua‘i
3610 Rice St., Lihu‘e (808) 246-9599
Paniolo’s
Santa Maria Style BBQ
4-1345 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 431-1668
4-796 Kuhio Highway Kapaa, Hawaii 96746 www.theiso.com | (808) 822-3971 reservations@castleresorts.com
Nui for voting Kauai’s Best
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62 BEST OF THE BEST
FIRST PLACE N
Mahalo
Hotel Resort
63 64
Hotel Resort N
N
BEST OF THE BEST
BEST OF THE BEST
FIRST PLACE N
Happy Hour
Kayak Tour N
N FINALISTS N
4-820 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 822-9332 N
Wailua Kayak and Canoe
Outfitters Kaua‘i
5-5075 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei (808) 826-6900
Live Music N FIRST PLACE N
Rob’s Good Times Grill
Kaua‘ i
HAWAII'S BEST 2022 41
3-5971 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a
42 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 RETAIL 69 70 71 72 BEST OF THE BEST Furniture Store FIRST PLACE Lee’s Furniture 4281 Rice St, Lihu‘e (808) 245-6369 FINALISTS Two Frogs Hugging 3094 Aukele St., Lihu‘e (808) 246-8777 Otsuka’s 4525 Akia Road, Kapa‘a (808) 822-7766 BEST OF THE BEST Fashion Boutique FIRST PLACE Mahina 2 Locations on Kaua‘i shopmahina.com FINALISTS Jeans Warehouse Kukui Grove Shopping Center (808) 482-3530 Beachside Boutique 4-1435 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 639-2632 BEST OF THE BEST Florist FIRST PLACE Flowers Forever 2979 Kalena St., Lihu‘e (808) 245-4717 FINALIST The Pua Bar 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihu‘e (808) 245-3797 Zen Creationz Kaua‘i (808) 639-8553 zencreationzkauai.wixsite.com/zencreationzkauai BEST OF THE BEST Grocery Store Chain FIRST PLACE Times/Big Save Supermarkets 6 locations on Kaua‘i timessupermarket.com FINALISTS Safeway 23 locations statewide safeway.com Foodland Super Market 31 stores statewide foodland.com ACTIVITIES 65 BEST OF THE BEST Local Event
PLACE Southside Saturdays
Koloa Plantation Days
Town Celebration
BEST OF THE BEST Luau
PLACE Smith’s Family Luau
(808) 821-6895 FINALISTS Luau Kalamaku 3-2087
luaukalamaku.com Tahiti Nu 5-5134
6667 RETAIL 68 BEST OF THE BEST Auto Parts Store FIRST PLACE NAPA 4004 Rice St., Lihu‘e (808) 245-9561 FINALISTS AutoZone 12 locations statewide autozone.com O’Reilly Auto Parts 4428 Kukui Grove St., Lihu‘e
245-8807 BEST OF THE BEST Drugstore/Pharmacy FIRST PLACE Longs Drugs/CVS Health 70+ Locations Statewide longs.staradvertiser.com FINALISTS Safeway 23 locations statewide safeway.com Costco 7 locations statewide costco.com
FIRST
5392 Koloa Rd., Koloa (808) 855-5583 FINALISTS
koloaplantationdays.com Waimea
waimeatowncelebration.com
FIRST
Kaumualii Hwy., Lihu‘e (877) 622-1780
Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei (808) 826-6277
(808)
Mahalo
Congratulations
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to all our readers who voted.
to the well-deserving Best of Kaua‘i winners. thegardenisland.com
4-901 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 823-0190
4-1525 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 378-4446
4585 Lehua St., Kapa‘a (808) 821-1500 Healthy
4280 Hookui Rd., Kilauea (808) 828-6626
4353 Waialo Rd., Ste. 1B, ‘Ele‘ele (808) 335-0448
3371 Wilcox Rd., Lihu‘e (808) 246-2412
Aloha Roofing
4-1525 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 378-4446
44 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 78 79 80 BEST OF THE BEST Surf Shop ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Poipu Surf 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka Ste. h151, Koloa (808) 742-8797 ✮ FINALISTS ✮ Tamba Surf Company 4-1543 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 823-6942 déjà vu Surf Hawaii 3 locations on Kaua‘i dejavusurf.com 77 BEST OF THE BEST Music Store ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Scotty’s Music House 3-3319 Kuhio Hwy, Lihu‘e (808) 246-2020 ✮ FINALISTS ✮ Kalaheo Music and Strings 2-2494 Kaumualii Hwy., Ste. 101, Kalaheo (808) 332-8302 Hanalei Strings 5-5190 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei (808) 826-9633 BEST OF THE BEST Shopping Center ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Kukui Grove Shopping Center 2600 Kaumualii Hwy. #3, Lihu‘e (808) 245-7784 ✮ FINALISTS ✮ The Shops at Kukui‘ula 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St.,
Coconut Marketplace
BEST OF THE BEST Tire Store ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Tire Warehouse
✮
✮ Costco 7
statewide
Street Image
RETAIL 74 73 75 76 BEST OF THE BEST Lumber Supplier ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ HPM Building Supply
Koloa (808) 742-9545
4-484 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a (808) 822-3641
3028 Aukele St., Lihu‘e (808) 245-6754 tirewarehousekauai.com
FINALISTS
locations
(808) 241-4000
2995 Aukele St #2, Lihu‘e (808) 245-6288
✮
✮
FINALISTS
Honsador Lumber
BEST OF THE BEST Health Food Store ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Papaya’s Natural Foods
✮ FINALISTS ✮ Hoku Foods Natural Market
BEST OF THE BEST Jewelry ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Robert’s Jewelry
✮ FINALISTS ✮ Brianne
BEST OF THE BEST Kauai-Made Product ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salt
✮
✮
Kauai
RETAIL
Hut
2976 Kress St., Lihu‘e (808) 246-4653
& Co. 5426 Koloa Rd., Koloa (808) 742-9294 Kay’s Jewelers Kukui Grove Shopping Center (808) 246-2484
1-3529 Kaumualii Hwy., #2b, Hanapepe (808) 378-4089
FINALISTS
Kauai Kookie 3 Locations on Kaua‘i (808) 631-6851 • (808) 335-5003
Chocolate Company
For your continued support! We love our community - mahalo! 45 THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 RETAIL SERVICE & REPAIR 81 83 82 BEST OF THE BEST Air Conditioning/Heating N FIRST PLACE N Kauai Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 1702 Haleukana St., Lihu‘e (808) 822-2770 N FINALISTS N Custom Cooling 1654 Haleukana St., Lihu‘e (808) 635-4112 Cosco Air Conditioning 1885 Haleukana St., Lihu‘e (808) 632-2153 BEST OF THE BEST Auto Repair N FIRST PLACE N Kaua‘i Auto Repair 1629 Haleukana St., Lihu‘e (808) 245-8055 KauaiAutoRepair.com N FINALISTS N Destination Auto Works 4490 Kolopa St., Lihu‘e (808) 246-9700 Gary’s Service 4469 Kolopa St., Lihu‘e (808) 245-2221 BEST OF THE BEST Yoga Studio N FIRST PLACE N Kaua‘i Hot Yoga 3-3122 Kuhio Hwy., Lihu‘e (808) 246-4919 N FINALISTS N Organic Functional Fitness 3580 Koloa Rd., Kalaheo (808) 332-7000 The Yoga Garage 2515 Kaumualii Hwy., Kalaheo
(808) 634-6053
4370 Kukui Grove St., Lihu‘e (808) 246-4446
3-3222 Kuhio Hwy., Lihu‘e (808) 245-6227 Kaua‘i
Kaua‘i Village Shopping Center (808) 631-3500
Wailaau Rd., Koloa (808) 652-1118
4482 Kona Rd., Hanapepe (808) 335-5887
4191 Koloa Rd., Kalaheo (808) 332-8801
46 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PUBLISHED BY OAHU PUBLICATIONS. INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THE GARDEN ISLAND BEST OF KAUA‘I 2022 89 90 SERVICE & REPAIR 88 BEST OF THE BEST Oil Change ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ KQ Speedie Lube 2 3148 Oihana St., Lihu‘e (808) 245-9485 ✮ FINALISTS ✮ Gary’s Service 4469 Kolopa St., Lihu‘e (808) 245-2221 Tire Warehouse 3028 Aukele St., Lihu‘e (808) 245-6754 BEST OF THE BEST Pet Grooming/Boarding ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Bark! Bark! Backyard 1544 Haleukana St., #8. Lihu‘e (808) 320-3091 ✮ FINALISTS ✮ Petco 11 stores statewide petco.com Trudie’s TransFURmations 4791 Sadoyama Rd., Kapa‘a (808) 372-1354 BEST OF THE BEST Towing Service ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ KindaQuik Towing LLC 3148 Oihana St., Lihu‘e (808) 241-7845 ✮ FINALISTS ✮ Pa’a Hana Towing & Hauling LLC 4375 Puu Kulana Pl., Kalaheo (808) 639-3061 Pohaku Towing LLC (808) 631-8177 pohakutowing.com 91 BEST OF THE BEST Veterinarian ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Bryce Ahana 4-1571 Kuhio Hwy., Lihu‘e (808) 822-9791 ✮ FINALISTS ✮ David Haas 391 Auwaha Rd., Kapa‘a
822-3755 Mariko Imamura Ho’ola Kino Veterinary, Lawai, Kapaa Animal Clinic, Kapa‘a, Paradise Animal Clinic, Kalaheo SERVICE & REPAIR 85 86 BEST OF THE BEST Contractor ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Nathan Wood General Contractor nathanwoodgc.com
✮ FINALISTS ✮ Shioi Construction
•
Nelson Painting
87 BEST OF THE BEST Extermination Service ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Aloha Termite
✮ FINALISTS ✮ Mokihana Pest Control, Inc.
Grady’s Pest Solutions
BEST OF THE BEST Landscaping ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ Lush Landscape
✮ FINALISTS ✮ No Ka Oi Landscape Service
84 BEST OF THE BEST Computer Repair ✮ FIRST PLACE ✮ IT Kaua‘i
(808)
(808) 821-9564
4011 Halau St., Lihu‘e (808) 245-3975
shioihawaii.com
jnelsonpainting@gmail.com (808) 651-6337
3920 Milikeleka Pl., #2, Lihu‘e (808) 245-3100
1586 Haleukana St., Lihu‘e mokihana.com
5421A
landscapingkauai.com (808) 822-6900
Paradise Bloom Landscaping
✮
✮
Made Easy
Repair
FINALISTS
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48 HAWAII'S BEST 2022
