I was in Kauai recently, looking for a place to eat with 3 friends -- after watching the sunset at Poipu. We drove all the way over to Kapaa, before we finally wound up in a strip-mall packing lot with a couple restaurants nearby. I asked a lady getting into a car if she could recommend a restaurant, and she pointed at Pacific Cafe.

Long story short -- this was one of the best meals of my life. Top 10, easliy. They specialize in Pacific rim food -- very tasty. If you're ever in Kauai, make sure you eat here! 808-822-0013 is their phone number.

I have to agree - my favorite place to eat on Kauai.

The wok-seared mahi mahi was one of the best meals of my life. And I am not that easily impressed...

Anyone know if this restarant still survives? both outposts on Maui and the one in Oahu have recently closed.

It was open as of about 4-5 weeks ago. Here is their phone number from my cc: 808-879-0069

MisterNice

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Leisuremiles:
Anyone know if this restarant still survives?</font>

anyone?

I just called them at (808) 822-0013 - they said they were open. I think only the Maui and Honolulu restaurants closed.

[This message has been edited by JerryFF (edited 03-17-2003).]

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JerryFF:
I just called them at (808) 822-0013 - they said they were open. I think only the Maui and Honolulu restaurants closed.</font>

Having just been to the Kapaa restaurant, I can confirm that only the original Kapaa (east side of Kauai in the Safeway shopping center) location is open, the others closed.
Rumor at the bar was that the owner got a divorce, money issues, blah blah blah, hence the other locations had to close.

Went twice to A Pacific Cafe. In our opinion, the appitizers were weak but the main courses were EXCELLENT.

Appitizers ordered:
Deep fried curry oysters w/marscapone and scallion sauce. The scallion sauce was great, marscapone was not needed and the oysters were overcooked.

Ahi and Hamachi Sashimi w/maui onion dressing. This was good and refreshing

Steamed baby lobster shu mai (dumplings) w/tangerine vinaigrette and jicama melon relish. We were drooling at the sounds of this one, but was very blah.

Foie gras spring roll w/scallop. Was good,but not as good as it sounded.

Entrees:

The "original" wok charred mahi mahi. Mahi Mahi had a garlic sesame crust and was served w/a lime ginger beurre blanc, also Asian stir fried veggies. GREAT, intense lime flavor. I liked it alot.

"Imu Style" Slow Braised Duck with Caramel Lilikoi sauce and purple Okinawan Sweet Potato. My wife liked this dish so much she had it both nights. Duck was incredible as well as the bright purple sweet potato. YUM.

"Mongolian" Style Rack of Lamb w/Chinese Black Bean Maui Onion Cabernet Sauce. served w/a potato gallete and baby bok choy. WOW, one of the best dishes I've had in years.

Reservations are recommended after 7pm, we were there at 5:30pm and 6pm w/out reservations but it filled up fast.

[This message has been edited by Sweet Willie (edited 04-05-2003).]

I believe from reading other threads that this restaurant is now closed.

For the sake of future searches, I'm going to move this to the Hawaii forum.

cblaisd
Senior Moderator

When I called today, the phone had been disconnected with no alternative number offered.

It's been closed for years now.