Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Hanalei
"Food is amazing!! Teriyaki ahi and the dolphin shrimp."(6 Tips)
"This is the best sushi in Kauai."(3 Tips)
"The rainbow poke' Martinique sushi is the bomb!"(3 Tips)
"And...the mai tai was amazing!"(8 Tips)
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Chris HowardAugust 10, 2014Go around the back and order sushi rolls from the fish market! Get em sliced or unsliced. I get the soft shell crab roll unsliced and eat it like a burrito at the beach.
Matt KnustApril 21, 2017Best place in Hanalei. Good sushi & poke 4 apps. Fresh fish was good 4 main entree (got Mahi Mahi instead of Ono). Stay away from salmon, shrimp and other fish that's shipped in. Overall solid dinner
April GregoryDecember 8, 2014Great restaurant. Friendly service. Lots of locals eating, which is a good sign. We had the Hebi fish. It was good. And the Stolen Roll. Also good. All the sushi rolls being made looked fantastic.- Maria Guzman AJuly 24, 2019Everybody loved what they ordered. Fried shrimp, blackened swordfish, teriyaki ahi, hawaiian chicken and the mochi dessert! And...the mai tai was amazing! Pricey!
Tony LandaAugust 18, 2023I've never gone to the same restaurant 2X whilst on vacation until The Dolphin! Chill atmosphere. Artichoke crowns and scallops are lick-the-plate good! Teriyaki ahi, mochi, sushi rolls. Worth the $$!
Giulia PratiOctober 2, 2016We found it overpriced for the experience but highly recommend checking out their fish market in the back which has the same delicious poke and rolls for less and very cheap fresh shucked oysters 😋
Patrick HaleyJanuary 18, 2016Food was a little overpriced but still good quality. They only serve select appetizers and sushi menu items as well as cocktails after the lunch check rush and before 5:30. Sit in the garden!
Andy PascalMarch 13, 2013Best sushi in Kauai. Stolen Roll will make you see God. And whatever the special is that night, get it. Chef Jeff is a genius.
Everything is good. We went here 3 times in a 10 day so ay. Fish is so fresh and accommodate several different preparations. Highly recommend.
Paula MartinAugust 7, 2016The fish sandwich was really good! The fish was super fresh. The fish of the day was the stripped Marlin, really yummy. Mild taste not fishy at all.
Jessica ChanOctober 11, 2011wait - before you eat here, consider going to the fish market behind the restaurant, getting some fresh sushi rolls and eating them picnic style at the beach!
Breanne StoreyJune 3, 2013The sushi here is incredible. They don't take reservations so come early for a drink (i recommend the skinny chi-chi) while you wait for your table.
Salim MithaSeptember 10, 2013Dolphin roll is excellent (spicy tuna + crab + avocado & cucumber). Sit on the outside restaurant (but not in the garden unless you want slower service)
Benjamin PalmerDecember 27, 2012All the sushi is amazing, the poke appetizer is sublime, and for lunch get the steak sandwich its ridiculous (the other person get some fish and share)
PaddyFebruary 29, 2016Popular seafood place in Hanalei town. Very nice blackened fish salad with blue cheese dressing. Nice Mai tai too.
Katie OJune 28, 2013Stay outside in the waiting area if you want wine, apps or sushi. Lindsay is the best waitress, we asked for a sushi rec and she gave us a recommendation not even on the list - "the next best thing"
John CookSeptember 2, 2014You can only order from the full sushi menu at dinner. So if you come during lunch you're out of luck, but the Cali roll is still great
Hannah SchimpfNovember 25, 2013Fish tacos for lunch @ an outside table! Come back for dinner and enjoy the specialty sushi rolls! Staff was attractive and tentative!
David SSeptember 7, 2014Great place to get fresh fish for grilling. They also have a selection of meat and they hand cut it to your liking.
Sarah RippetoeSeptember 4, 2013The bartenders are friendly and helpful if you choose to eat at the bar top. Dinner is much better than lunch for sushi!
Geoff Kees ThompsonOctober 21, 2019Food was overpriced & I was skeptical about this place. I figured I’d get fried calamari since it’s nearly impossible to mess up. They served large rectangles of the stuff w/gross batter for 31 bucks.
Don (wilytongue) Shandor JRFebruary 26, 2013Don't forget to go behind the resturant and get frish from the market behind this place! I can say expencive but worth it!
Tucker PatchOctober 6, 2012Insanely good sashimi; fresh and wonderful. If you can't decide on a roll, try the Stolen Roll--you will not be disappointed.
Catherine Ann WelchMarch 30, 2015Great spot in Hanalei. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. Sushi was delicious! Definitely recommend it.
The no ka oi is THE best Mai Tai. The sushi is straight off the boat out of the fish market they own. Amazing!
CB ColoradoMarch 15, 2012Sit by the garden in back. I had the rainbow poke and a Marlin sandwich. My wife had fish tacos and onion rings. All very good.
Robert LeeSeptember 6, 2011Best sushi in Kauai! The opah and walu were amazing - have them chargrilled so u can taste the flavor of the fish!
Sean DowdallNovember 30, 2013The fish is the best on the island, but the salad is the best in the world!
Brian TothFebruary 18, 2013Fish tacos- garlic aoli is strong- so good! Calamari, and BIG maitais are $8!- Catherine Ann WelchMarch 30, 2015Great sushi, especially the Dolphin Tahitian Poke and the Flyin' Hawaiin roll.
MsJacquelyneSeptember 12, 2013You can order the full menu at the sushi bar after 9pm. But dont take a cab here
Jennifer BisangJuly 13, 2013Loved the California and sunset rolls. Brownie was a great closing order.
Spencer HoltawaySeptember 22, 2013Go here, sit at the sushi bar and get whatever the chef tells you to get.
Lisa Pilato ReaganJuly 12, 2015Blackened cajun Opah grilled Asparagus with Monterrey cheese & prosciutto ham
Ted GrubbApril 27, 2015Come for the drinks. They are amazing. The food, while fresh is pretty terrible.
Clayton CrawleyMay 3, 2012The tuna is local - try a spicy tuna roll unlike any you've had. Chef Andrew rocks!- Joe TomasuloJune 11, 2012Food is amazing!! Teriyaki ahi and the dolphin shrimp. Also try the dreamsicle!!
Brandon BattNovember 27, 2010Friday Nights: get the sushi special roll. Tempura Lobster Roll! Sit at the Sushi Bar and have Chef Jeff and Gary make you the best sushi I have ever had!
- Catherine Ann WelchMarch 31, 2015Went back a second time and not as good an experience so I have to say it's a little inconsistent. Food and service not as good the second time around.
Gene DexterSeptember 22, 2010Try the Eruption cocktail. It's a Pina Colada on steroids. Also, hamachi kama, spicy tuna/snowcrab sushi roll assortment, ahi sashimi, blackend Ono.
Fin burger. Ahi. Rare. Cajun. Torta roll. Fantastic.
Kary365April 3, 2011This place is awesome! Waiter even answered our question by giving us a quick tour of the fish refrig.Great ahi.
- get the no ka oi (top shelf mai tais- best on the island) and jeff makesthe best freshest sushi creations on the island ;)
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(808) 826-6113
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