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Best Fine Dining & Sunset Dining on the South Shore, Kauaʻi

Our independently-checked shortlist for best fine dining & sunset dining on the south shore, kept to the 3 spots that are actually worth your time and confirmed open. Tap any one for its details, or open the app for the live map and today's conditions.

Independently researched, verified open as of 2026-06-13.

1The Beach House Restaurant
Poipu (Koloa) · $$$
Iconic oceanfront sunset dining with Pacific Rim cuisine; the island's most famous sunset reservation. Book ahead.
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2Merriman's Kauai
Poipu (Koloa) · $$$
Peter Merriman's regional Hawaiian farm-to-table cuisine; reservations open 60 days ahead and fill fast.
merrimanshawaii.com ↗Open in Ocean Safe →
3Tidepools
Koloa (Grand Hyatt) · $$$
Thatched bungalows over koi lagoons at the Grand Hyatt; consistently ranked Kauai's most romantic restaurant. Reserve 2-4 weeks ahead.
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