We went there on two occasions. First was on a rainy afternoon for lunch. Jay was our server, and he was AMAZING!! He talked story with us when there were only a couple of tables (before the lunch crowd came in), and he even taught us how to best enjoy their mai tai. Jay is the embodiment of true Aloha... More

We are in the hospitality business and really appreciate great food and service. This restaurant really delivers. Both times we ate here we had Jay attending to us; What a hard worker and kind person! The Pork ribs and Pizza are Fantastic, as are the Mai Tais! We've eaten all over the island, and for a casual ambience this is... More

My girlfriend and I went here for lunch on a Monday afternoon (4/29/13). We have been here before and enjoyed ourselves so we thought we would try it again. The atmosphere was upbeat and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. The place was about half to three-quarters full. Not too busy. Ordered off the lunch menu. We ordered a hamburger... More

A recent review I read referred to "The Descendants" being filmed in this bar and the review was less than glowing. I think the reviewer from British Columbia may have spent too much time under a cold drizzle, reducing their capacity to appreciate the fine commercial art of being a "local bar" which is what Tahiti Nui is. This bar... More

We heard about this place for a long time before going to Kaua'i.....and it was amazing. You get the best mai-tai on the island and the food was exquisite! We were also lucky to enjoy Michael Keale's live hawaiian music and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxing! A great hang out!

If you've read some of my previous reviews you may have seen my raves of several high end joints like Spago, Hawkesworth (Vancouver), and others. Tahiti Nui is not one of those fancy and pricey destinations - but it is impossibly authentic and every bit as satisfying, even more. My only reluctance "going public" with my raves for Tahiti Nui... More

One of the best pizzas we've ever eaten. We had half huli huli chicken and half of the kalua pork and pineapple. Fantastic.

The only reason we ate here was because of the publicity from the movie "the decendents". Obviously they used cameras in a very clever way as the place is a bit of a dump and looked twice as big on screen. Not much of a menu selection so just had the pizza which was average. The waitress was lackadaisical and... More

Prices a little high for the food but hey, its hanalei. Everything is expensive there. had the pizza with half canadian bacon and half kalua pork.