Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant

A north shore institution on the banks of the Hanalei River since 1977—the longest continually operated restaurant on the north shore—the Dolphin is an excellent place to while away the afternoon under a big umbrella on the deck. The crab legs, fish burgers, calamari, and catch of the day are basic but delicious. Before leaving, don’t miss the adjacent fish market at the back; it sells the freshest fish in the world, sashimi and delicious clam chowder to go. A newer location is now in Poipu.