The best local businesses on the island of Kauai have been named for 2011. This is the sixth annual People’s Choice ranking by MidWeek Kauai, a city paper.
Over 80 first place winners were honored at an award ceremony at the beautiful Kauai Beach Resort. The evening began with live Hawaiian music performed by Maluhia. Before the awards were given out, we ate delicious dinner featuring fresh tropical fruits, salads, pastas, fish and desserts. I attended the ceremony as a freelance writer for MidWeek Kauai.
We are proud of our super achievers and appreciate their valuable contribution to Kauai. While you are visiting, feel confident in using any of these businesses. After all, you have the “local” word that this is the best in Kauai!
Best After Hours SpotRob’s Good Times Grill, Lihue
Best Art Gallery
Tropic Isle Music Co., Lihue
Best Artist
Glenn Ichimura, Lihue
Best Boat Tour
Kauai Sea Tours, Eleele
Best Garden
National Tropical Botanical Garden, Poipu
Best Helicopter Tour
Jack Harter Helicopters, Lihue
Best Live Show Performance
Smith’s Family Garden Luau, Wailua
Best Wedding Planner
Kauai Kai Weddings
Best Hotel or Resort
Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club, Lihue
Best Buffet
Kukui’s Restaurant at the Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club
Best Chinese Food
Ho’s Chinese Kitchen, Lihue
Best Dessert
Kauai Bakery, Lihue
Best Filipino Food
Mama Lucy’s Kitchen, Lihue
Best Hotel Restaurant
Hukilau Lanai
Best Japanese Food
Kintaro, , Kapaa
Best Mexican Food
Monico’s Taqueria, Kapaa
Best Poke
Fish Express, Lihue
Best Restaurant
The Bull Shed, Kapaa
Best Salad
Duke’s Canoe Club, Lihue
Best Kauai Products
Aunty Lilikoi, Waimea
Best Wellness Center
Dolphin Touch Wellness Center Spa, Kapaa
Best Gas Station
Shell Hanamaulu, Lihue
Best Bike Shop
Bicycle John, Lihue
Best Dive Shop
Seasport Divers, Kapaa
Best Grocery Store
Foodland, Kapaa and Princeville.
