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Tahiti Nui

5 Kuhio Hwy 5134, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
808-826-6277
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Ranked #14 of 32 restaurants in Hanalei
Price range: $0 - $37
Cuisines: Seafood, Thai, Hawaiian
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, View
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, View
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Orange, California
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34 reviews 34 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Right off the road it doesn't look like much but it's packed with locals and that's a good sign. Food was yummy and drinks were great! The service was really good! Lots of history in this place and has music starting about 6:30 most night! Just go casual and enjoy a Mai tai!

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Los Angeles
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15 reviews 15 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Funny that this place had so much better food at such a better price, however the service was pretty bad. We had pizza which was great, but our server was slow, never refilled our water, I had to go searching for the guy. Overall a lot of people were complaining that it was taking a long time to get their... More

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Fayetteville, North Carolina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We were going to eat here because of the movie filmed here. However, when we walked up to the outside seating and sat right outside the window where you could see the bar....nobody came outside to give us service. They saw us and made eye contact but never came out. So I go into the bar and stand there....never was... More

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Bakersfield, California
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70 reviews 70 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Visited due to it having been a place where the movie The Decendants had been filmed. Our waiter Jay was simply awesome in his knowledge of the food and bar drinks menu. The bartender Julia, has been there for 40 years and the restaurant has been family owned for many decades. The pizza is freshly made. The menu offerings are... More

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Hamilton, Virginia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Wonderful find in Hanalei. The best pizza I ever ate and they make an awesome Mai Tai! Loved the casual atmosphere and the service was outstanding. Would definitely go back to this wonderful restaurant again. Hope to do so one day again! Sooner rather than later! ;)

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New York City, New York
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Best atmosphere and food in Hanalei. The macadamia nut crusted ahi tuna, the pizza and the Mai Tai are excellent. Hawaiian/popular music nightly by Kanak Attack is enjoyable. Square tables would make it easier to have enough room to eat and drink more foord. Pictured in the film The Descendants with George Cluny.

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Nashville
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

We always come here for our first drinks in Hanalei. They make a mean mai tai and my wife loved the coconut margarita. They only reason they don't get 5 stars is because they have some issues with their bathrooms. If that doesn't concern you, it is a definite must when in Hanalei.

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Sacramento, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Just a falling down shack, but the pizza was very good. Although we had standard combo - people at other tables that ordered other flavors weren't impressed and thought ours looked better. I agree!

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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

This place is awesome! Great live hawaiian music, delicious pizza and the wait staff were super friendly and nice. I Went there with my wife for dinner and we both loved it.

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North Carolina
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179 reviews 179 reviews
76 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 82 cities Reviews in 82 cities
104 helpful votes 104 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

We went on Wednesday, which is luau night. You pay a flat fee, which gets you endless mai tais and a Hawaiian buffet. This is good for families with kids. They show you how they cook the pig and then let you watch as they prepare it for eating. There is live music and traditional Hawaiian dances, including fire! We... More

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