Palate Wine Bar Restaurant

Avalon Gastropub

➤ 2555 Ala Namahana Pkwy Suite 800 J1, Kilauea, USA, United States

Carte • Wine • Coffee • Cocktail • Ice Cream

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"A Disastrous Dining Experience at Avalon Gastropub My recent visit to Avalon Gastropub in Kilauea, Kauai, was nothing short of a culinary catastrophe. From the moment we walked in, it was clear that this experience would be unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. The first strike against Avalon was the excruciating wait for any semblance of service. We waited a mind-numbing 20 minutes just to be acknowledged by our server. Another 20 minutes passed before we could place a drink order, and a staggering 55 minutes went by before 2 out of the 4 drinks we ordered made their belated appearance at our table. Shockingly, the ordeal was far from over. Our food, which arrived after the drinks (because apparently, that's a logical sequence), consisted of only 1 out of the 4 items we ordered. Distressed and perplexed, we requested to speak to the owner. Little did we know that this encounter would be the cherry on top of this disastrous dining experience. The female owner, who seemed to have left her customer service skills at home, graced our table only to dismiss our grievances with an outrageous explanation. Brace yourself – according to her, the root cause of our delayed orders was none other than an alleged glitch in Amazon's system. Yes, you read that right, Amazon, not a miscommunication or an oversight on their end. To add insult to injury, the owner shamelessly threw her server under the bus, claiming that the order wasn't entered correctly into the mythical Amazon system. The most baffling part? Everyone around us, who was seated after our party, received prompt service while we languished in culinary purgatory. The ensuing heated verbal exchange only further underscored the incompetence of the owners. No apology was offered, no solutions were presented – just a vacant and dead-eyed response from both the female and male owner. It's astounding how they allowed the situation to escalate without taking any meaningful action to rectify the situation. In conclusion, the only showstopper at Avalon Gastropub is the large whiskey wall behind the bar – everything else about this establishment is a complete and utter letdown. Save yourself the disappointment and steer clear of this dining disaster. P.S. We left $135 in cash on the table to demonstrate that we were not after a “Free Meal” or be accused of not paying for our drinks and flatbread. P.S.S. We’re Kauai people- Hawaiians. Not tourists."

Kilauea Bakery Pizzeria

➤ Kilauea, Kong Lung Center, 2484 Keneke St, 96754-5336, United States

Carte • Pizza • Juice • Coffee • Bakeries

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"They have a vegan pizza that they pile on the veggies and make their own vegan cheese for. But if you are a strict vegan they use regular sugar in their pizza sauce for their vegan pizzas and regular sugar in their vegan desserts. So it could be bone char filtered sugar. My husband isn 't as strict as me so he doesn 't care about that and loves their pizza. I gave them 3 stars as my husband loves their pizza and they really do pile on the veggies. It 's a shame they don 't eliminate the sugar to make it truly vegan. Generally I really hate places that label something vegan that isn 't, but I understand not every vegan cares about the sugar source. But I do hate the claim of vegan without making sure it is strictly vegan. Updated from previous review on 2009-06-26"

Bistro

➤ 2484 Keneke St Unit Frnt Kilauea, HI 96754, 96754-5347, United States

Carte • Wine • Bistro • Seafood • American

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"This is one of the better seafood restaurants I've ever been to. The fish is created spectacularly not overcooked and perfect. Perfect match of sauces and flavoring. I had the ahi and it was absolutely amazing. If I could have eaten more I would have it. Was that good? My husband had the mahi-mahi and said it was the best restaurant mahi he's ever had. We would recommend this place in a minute to anyone Our meal was even more enjoyable because of the wonderful music that was being played this evening. A mix of all different kinds of music and a lot of fun"

Kilauea Fish Market

➤ Kilauea, Kilauea Plantation Center, 4270 Kilauea Rd, 96754, Kalihiwai, United States

Carte • Fish • Salad • Casual • Seafood

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"yummy! that was an absolutely pleasant surprise. I found them because their ahi wrap on food network’s was presented: the best I have ever eaten. admitted, there were problems with our ordering with the food that was longer than normal, so we were offered a container of poke to say, I’m sorry! the fish was so fresh and delicious. I chose the fresh catch plate (ono) and the immersing sauces that came with it were delicious, my mouth is still water! sitting in free limited but still guaranteed a hold. parking is plentiful in front of and behind this shopping center."

Kauai Juice Co

➤ 4270 Kilauea Rd, Kilauea I-96754-5239, United States

Carte • Vegan • Lunch • Juice • Breakfast

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"Looking to boost your health? Need an energy boost? Or simply craving a tasty drink? This is the spot for you! They offer an incredible variety of juices, kombucha, local honey, CBD products, and more. The staff is exceptionally friendly and eager to help. Just share your health goals and flavor preferences, and they'll craft the perfect beverage for you! Don't overlook this local treasure!"