Tidepools

The most charming of the island’s restaurants, Tidepools is spread under a series of thatched-roof hales floating over a tiki-lit lagoon. Fresh fish, vegetables and rice are what’s for dinner, not "gourmet" but generally very good. Service is casual but attentive, and special requests are accommodated whenever possible. Mostly it’s the romantic setting that keeps this longtime Kauai restaurant crowded most every evening. Be sure to book in advance for prime times.